Your doctor can actually prescribe medications that help those who are trying to quit smoking. Bupropion or Zyban reduces cravings and other withdrawal symptoms without the use of nicotine. This medication is actually an antidepressant that may mimic the effects of tobacco in the brain.
Buspirone (BuSpar) is a tranquilizer that appears to be effective in helping smokers deal with feelings of anxiety resulting from tobacco withdrawal.
Other antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can work as well; these can help to calm cravings and withdrawal symptoms of nervousness, fidgeting, agitation, and so on.
Other antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can work as well; these can help to calm cravings and withdrawal symptoms of nervousness, fidgeting, agitation, and so on.