Info about Stop Smoking
What Can A Stop Smoking Shot Do For You?
Many people do not have the willpower to quit smoking cold turkey and still more are frustrated with nicotine replacement products such as the patch and gum. More and more people are turning to their doctors for a stop smoking shot. The shot to stop smoking has an 80% success rate and helps to dramatically relieve withdrawal symptoms.
There are currently four major types of stop smoking shots available: SMART shot, Welplex, Quit 123, and the new CYT002-NicQb. All of the different stop smoking shots work in relatively similar ways to treat the physical addiction of nicotine by relieving physical withdrawal symptoms. The SMART shot and Quit 123 are one-shot systems while Welplex is given by a doctor in three doses.
The SMART shot stands for Scopolamine Anti-cholinergic Receptor Treatment and it is a combination of two FDA-approved medications that have been in use for over 10 years: Scopolamine and Atarax. This formula blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain to stop withdrawal symptoms. The SMART shot to stop smoking is often followed up with a patch and oral treatment. It has a success rate of 70-80%
CYT002-NicQb is a new stop smoking shot being labeled a smoking vaccine and is produced by the Swiss biotech company, Cytos AG. In clinical trials it was only 57% effective in those who smoked from 10-40 cigarettes per day, but those 57% stopped smoking for a minimum of 6 months. The only side effect is tenderness at the injection site.
Welplex is administered from franchised Welplex clinics. Like the SMART shot, Welplex is a combination of scopolamine and atropine. The injection is usually behind the ear or in the buttocks. Welplex claims 88% of its patients remain smoke-free for 60 days and 56% stop smoking for over 1 year. They also have a one-year guarantee should a patient smoke before 1 year, they will administer a second stop smoking shot for only a $45 office fee.
The stop smoking shot is not meant to be used alone but as part of a complete psychological and physical system. The highest success rates are for those who use an entire system. A shot to stop smoking is only for the physical addiction and withdrawal. Psychological addiction must still be dealt with. Changing attitudes about smoking are essential and it is recommended that people receiving the stop smoking shot should become part of a support group to help alleviate the psychological dependency.
The best source of information on the stop smoking shots is from a medical doctor. Stop smoking shots should not be used by pregnant women and may interact with other prescriptions. The cost of the shot ranges from $300 - $600, depending on region and the type of shot.