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10/09/2013

The FDA recently approved a shot to stop smoking called the SMART shot. It is a combination of two medicines called scopolamine and atarax (an antihistamine similar to Benadryl). These two medicines block the nicotine receptors in the brain, and also decrease the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.



After the initial shot, there is a series of continuing medication over the next two weeks with a scopoamine patch and oral medications. Do take note that scopolamine and atarax are extracts of the deadly Nightshade. Scopolamine is often prescribed for motion sickness and atarax is safe as an antihistamine. These drugs are in very low concentrations compared to lethal concentrations and thus pose no threat to life.



The benefits of using a stop smoking shot are that:



- they are almost 80% effective,



- they do not force you to rely on nicotine gum or nicotine patches, and



- it has less withdrawal symptoms than other methods of quitting.



The disadvantages are:



- cost (cold turkey is free where the SMART shot costs around $450.00),



- the uncertainty of effectiveness (there is a small chance the shot does not work), and



- possible side effects.



One current shot is called the NicVAX or the nicotine vaccine. This shot works by keeping nicotine from reaching the brain, which makes smoking less pleasurable, and encourages the user to quit.



In a clinical trial, 301 long time smokers in several U.S. Cities were given 4 to 5 shots over a period of six months, at one dose, two doses, or no dose. It was a double blind study. A year into the study, 14 percent of lower dose participants quit, and 16 percent of higher dose participants quit. 73 people dropped out of the study. Only 6 percent of the 'no dose' participants quit.



As you can see, there are a couple of stop smoking shots in the market. To decide which one suits you, you need to consult your doctor.
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7/21/2013

The FDA recently approved a shot to stop smoking called the SMART shot. It is a combination of two medicines called scopolamine and atarax (an antihistamine similar to Benadryl). These two medicines block the nicotine receptors in the brain, and also decrease the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.



After the initial shot, there is a series of continuing medication over the next two weeks with a scopoamine patch and oral medications. Do take note that scopolamine and atarax are extracts of the deadly Nightshade. Scopolamine is often prescribed for motion sickness and atarax is safe as an antihistamine. These drugs are in very low concentrations compared to lethal concentrations and thus pose no threat to life.



The benefits of using a stop smoking shot are that:



- they are almost 80% effective,



- they do not force you to rely on nicotine gum or nicotine patches, and



- it has less withdrawal symptoms than other methods of quitting.



The disadvantages are:



- cost (cold turkey is free where the SMART shot costs around $450.00),



- the uncertainty of effectiveness (there is a small chance the shot does not work), and



- possible side effects.



One current shot is called the NicVAX or the nicotine vaccine. This shot works by keeping nicotine from reaching the brain, which makes smoking less pleasurable, and encourages the user to quit.



In a clinical trial, 301 long time smokers in several U.S. Cities were given 4 to 5 shots over a period of six months, at one dose, two doses, or no dose. It was a double blind study. A year into the study, 14 percent of lower dose participants quit, and 16 percent of higher dose participants quit. 73 people dropped out of the study. Only 6 percent of the 'no dose' participants quit.



As you can see, there are a couple of stop smoking shots in the market. To decide which one suits you, you need to consult your doctor.
Posted by Admin On 8:02 AM No comments READ FULL POST

3/05/2013

The FDA recently approved a shot to stop smoking called the SMART shot. It is a combination of two medicines called scopolamine and atarax (an antihistamine similar to Benadryl). These two medicines block the nicotine receptors in the brain, and also decrease the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.



After the initial shot, there is a series of continuing medication over the next two weeks with a scopoamine patch and oral medications. Do take note that scopolamine and atarax are extracts of the deadly Nightshade. Scopolamine is often prescribed for motion sickness and atarax is safe as an antihistamine. These drugs are in very low concentrations compared to lethal concentrations and thus pose no threat to life.



The benefits of using a stop smoking shot are that:



- they are almost 80% effective,



- they do not force you to rely on nicotine gum or nicotine patches, and



- it has less withdrawal symptoms than other methods of quitting.



The disadvantages are:



- cost (cold turkey is free where the SMART shot costs around $450.00),



- the uncertainty of effectiveness (there is a small chance the shot does not work), and



- possible side effects.



One current shot is called the NicVAX or the nicotine vaccine. This shot works by keeping nicotine from reaching the brain, which makes smoking less pleasurable, and encourages the user to quit.



In a clinical trial, 301 long time smokers in several U.S. Cities were given 4 to 5 shots over a period of six months, at one dose, two doses, or no dose. It was a double blind study. A year into the study, 14 percent of lower dose participants quit, and 16 percent of higher dose participants quit. 73 people dropped out of the study. Only 6 percent of the 'no dose' participants quit.



As you can see, there are a couple of stop smoking shots in the market. To decide which one suits you, you need to consult your doctor.
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11/12/2012

The FDA has recently approved a shot to stop smoking, called SMART shot. Is a combination of two drugs called atarax and scopolamine (an antihistamine like Benadryl). These two medications block the nicotine receptors in the brain and also decrease withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.



After the initial shot, there is a continuing series of medicine over the next two weeks with a scopoamine patch and oral medications. Take note that the atarax and scopolamine are extracts of deadly Nightshade. Scopolamine is often prescribed for motion sickness and atarax is safe as an antihistamine. These medicines are in very low concentrations compared to lethal concentrations and hence no threat to life.



Benefits of using a stop smoking shot are that:



-They are effective, almost 80%



-do not force you to rely on nicotine gum or nicotine patches, and



-has fewer withdrawal symptoms than other methods of quitting smoking.



The disadvantages are:



-cost (cold turkey is free where the SMART shot costs around $ 450.00)



-the uncertainty of effectiveness (there is a slight chance that the shot doesn't work), and



-possible side effects.



Current oneshot is called NicVAX or nicotine vaccine. This shot works by keeping the nicotine from reaching the brain, which makes smoking less pleasant and encourages the user to stop.



In a clinical trial, 301-smoking a long time in different cities in the United States were given 4-5 shots in a period of six months, a dose, two doses or no dose. It was a double-blind study. A year in the studio, 14 per cent of participants Low dose close and exit from 16 per cent of the participants of higher dose. 73 people have abandoned the study. Only 6 per cent of the participants ' no deal ' quit.



As you can see, there are a couple of stop smoking shots on the market. To decide which fits, you should consult your doctor.
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