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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Is Zyban Right for You?

Thursday July 27, 2006
Looking to kick the habit of smoking for good, but are having a little trouble? Don't worry, most smokers trying to quit do. It's a hard habit to quit, but it can be done. We all need a little help and there are several smoking cessation aids available from the patch to gum and prescription medication!

Zyban is one of the most commonly prescribed smoking cessation medications on the market. Zyban is available in a tablet form and is usually taken for 7-12 weeks.

Another new drug that is schedule to be available this fall is Chantix. Chantix had a very high success rate during clinical trials. It was approved by the FDA this year.

The botton line is that quitting smoking is hard, but can be done. There proof is in millions of ex-smokers who have successfully kicked the habit. Need to know more about how to quit smoking, check out About Smoking Cessation, a site devoted to helping people kick the habit for good.

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  • Zyban Facts
  • Chantix Facts
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