Can over the counter quit smoking aids such as gum or patches be taken in conjunction with Chantix?

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Mike_T says:


I know exactly how you feel, I was in a very similar situation. I remember that I was so nervous at that time and I took it out on everyone around me. I didnt know what could I do until, thanks god, I found Smoke Deter. Now I can look back and laugh on myself and in the same time I remember how helpless I was. I hope that I'll never be in the same situation again



Author: Dr. Louis on August 22, 2009
Category: lung disease
3 responses to “Can over the counter quit smoking aids such as gum or patches be taken in conjunction with Chantix?”
  1. randypa01 says:

    Nicotine supplements like gum and patches are not helpful when taking Chantix, which attaches to the nicotine receptors in the brain. The medication essentially tricks the brain into thinking you already have the nicotine in your system, which decreases the craving for smoking. So nicotine supplements generally won’t make a difference in how you feel and could cause some nausea. Most of my patients that have taken Chantix are able to quit after about 1 week and most are successful in quitting completely if they take it for the recommended 6 months. Good luck.

  2. versantly says:

    there is no need to take OTC meds for smoking when taking Chantix. call your doctor if you have concerns.

  3. stagg_walk says:

    No Chantix can not be taken with quit smoking aids. This combo with Nicotine may increase the risk of nausea and vomiting, dizziness.

    This includes all nicotine gum, inhaled, lozenges, nasal and transdermal.

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