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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« on: 25/06/2008 11:05:16 »
I’m using chantix for quit smoking but without consult of any doctors. I found some information on chantix precautions at  newbielink:http://www.chantixhome.com/chantix_precautions.html [nonactive] . Is this enough for me? Or I should consult with a doctor as well?

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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #1 on: 25/06/2008 11:50:26 »
On their home page they state that it's a prescription medication.  I would think it unwise to be taking any prescription medication without consulting a doctor first.
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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #2 on: 25/06/2008 20:25:54 »
Have a careful talk to yourself, look at pictures black cancerous lungs, people who have lost both legs due to gangrene,and those dying a horrible death from emphysema or bladder cancer. This will really wake you up, and then you will be ready for help
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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #3 on: 07/12/2008 06:42:35 »
I am trying quit smoking and took Chantix. After a week I noticed tinnitus and then found in internet the same symptoms from many people who had taken Chantix. But they don’t mention in instruction about it.
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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #4 on: 08/12/2008 09:03:07 »
Quote from: Alan McDougall on 25/06/2008 20:25:54
Have a careful talk to yourself, look at pictures black cancerous lungs, people who have lost both legs due to gangrene,and those dying a horrible death from emphysema or bladder cancer. This will really wake you up, and then you will be ready for help
A big influence in helping me to stop smoking was the death of 2 family friends through smoking related cancers, one mid 40's, the other 50. Also, the fact that I wanted to still be able to play football etc with my boys when they reached that age without collapsing into a heaving heap. I gave up 4 years ago without any withdrawal repercussions, so it can be done without medication, if you have the incentive.
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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #5 on: 08/12/2008 09:11:45 »
If you do not have the will to stop smoking, nothing can help you.
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Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #6 on: 08/12/2008 09:14:22 »
Apart from death.....cor, morbid Monday. And other songs the Bangles didn't write.
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Re: Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #7 on: 06/08/2018 18:24:47 »
sure!
you know what?
we should also make campain about how to quit smoking espescially weed because its spreading alot because it has many disadvantages besides lowering sperm count
Your ability to give up on anything depends on your determination and stamina, and it also requires some serious focus. This can be applied on quitting any kind of addictions including smoking weed as it needs many factors. To stop smoking weed, you must be mentally prepared and you must have a real desire to give up your bad habit. So if you are looking for help to get your old life back, this article will tell you what you need to do.What is Weed Addiction?, and How to stop Smoking Weed?
Weed addiction is harmful not only for your health but to your whole life. It may lead to many sorts of problems that interfere with your social life, personal relationships and your job.
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Re: Should I ask a doctor about stopping smoking?
« Reply #8 on: 06/08/2018 19:50:36 »
The only way to stop smoking is to stop smoking. People will thank you. Don't ask for help of any sort because quite frankly nobody cares how much you spend killing youself, as long as you don't exhale over them. But doctors and pharmacists will take your money as happily as the tobacco companies.
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