In a recent comment for one of the posts, a person mentions better results by using a combination of nicotine replacement therapies.  The public health guidelines also recognize this as more effective than just using a single type of medication like the patch, gum or lozenge.  The studies looked at people who used patches for continued supply of nicotine and gum when you're having a craving.  The results were very good. 

Although the FDA has not supported using multiple types of NRT, many doctors are starting to encourage people to do this.  Just make sure that you ask a doctor or a pharmacist about this. 

Desperate to quit for health reasons...

Sandy W.

I resolved to quit smoking on 1/1/10. I am using Chantix to help and have had urges to smoke but did not give in until this morning...now I feel bad about it. I have smoked for about 34 years and it is hard to quit....I will not give up trying.

Cheryl H.

I've been trying Chantix but it seems to be really upsetting my stomach. Have any solutions?

Christina K.

As I'm chewing a piece of nicotine gum, all I can think about is having just one more smoke. Will add the patch before bed, so the a.m. won't be so bad. Plan to focus on the Smokeout with all of my might. Good luck to everyone.

Janis L.

As I'm chewing a piece of nicotine gum, all I can think about is having just one more smoke. Will add the patch before bed, so the a.m. won't be so bad. Plan to focus on the Smokeout with all of my might. Good luck to everyone.

Janis L.

Hi all, I'm in the process of helping several organizations plan events to promote the Great American Smoke-Out coming up on Thursday November 19, 2009, and wanted to see if I could get any of you smokers or former smokers out there to share your thoughts on the best way to promote this event. For anyone who isn't aware, the Great American Smoke-Out is an annual event where tobacco users across the country are challenged to pledge to quit for at least 24 hours. Being a non-smoker myself, I would appreciate any insight you have to offer!

Becky H.

I'm 5 days in and having a bad time.

Cathy S.

Hey everyone, my name is Jon. I'm a coach here at the Arizona Smokers' Helpline (ASHLine). I'll be around to try and answer any questions you may have, as well as hopefully imparting some of my infinite wisdom. I will be in and out throughout the day. This is on top of my regular work hours, so if I haven't gotten around to something that you feel is important don't take it too personally. See you around!

Coach V

I quit 19 days ago and am wondering how long physical addiction lasts?