There are products and medications available which help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products – such as patches, lozenges, gum, inhalator, and mouth spray – are designed to reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, irritability, mood swings and anxiety during a quit attempt. People who use NRT are more likely to quit and stay quit.
Using NRT is always safer than continuing to smoke. NRT does not contain the many dangerous chemicals found in tobacco smoke and allows you to focus on breaking your smoking habits and routines.
Medications to help you stop smoking
There are currently two medications, available on prescription through your doctor, that can reduce withdrawal symptoms when you are ready to stop smoking. These can greatly increase the likelihood of making a successful quit attempt.
- Varenicline
- Bupropion
(both medications are on the PBS and cheaper if you have a health care card)
