COMBINED NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NICOTINE PATCH AND SHORT ACTING NICOTINE) VS NICOTINE PATCH FOR SMOKING CESSATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation.

BACKGROUND The aim of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is to temporarily replace much of the nicotine from cigarettes to reduce motivation to smoke and nicotine withdrawal symptoms, thus easing the transition from cigarette smoking to complete abstinence. OBJECTIVES The aims of this review were: To determine the effect of NRT compared to placebo in aiding smoking cessation, and to consider ...

Flexible, dual-form nicotine replacement therapy or varenicline in comparison with nicotine patch for smoking cessation: a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND Extended use of combined pharmacotherapies to treat tobacco dependence may increase smoking abstinence; few studies have examined their effectiveness. The objective of this study was to evaluate smoking abstinence with standard nicotine patch (NRT), extended use of combined formulations of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT+), or varenicline (VR). METHODS A total of 737 smokers, inc...

Reduced nicotine content cigarettes and nicotine patch.

BACKGROUND Reduced nicotine content (RNC) cigarettes have led to smoking fewer cigarettes, withdrawal relief, and facilitation of cessation. The aim of this study is to examine the effects RNC cigarettes with and without nicotine patch and patch alone on smoking behavior, toxicant exposure, withdrawal discomfort, and as an exploratory analysis, on long-term abstinence. METHODS This study invo...

Smoking cessation. Part 2: Nicotine replacement therapy.

This is the second of two articles on smoking cessation. It provides advice on helping a patient to choose an appropriate nicotine replacement therapy product.

Nicotine replacement therapy in smoking cessation.