Smoking Medication  There are several different methods that can
help you quit smoking. You could quit cold turkey, use smoking
medication, connect with support groups, or even go through
hypnosis. People have found success with all of these methods.
There are two main prescription smoking medications that may be
prescribed to help people quit smoking: Zyban and Chantix.
Sometimes Zyban is used with nicotine replacement therapy. These
medications can only be prescribed by your physician or health
care provider, and like all medications, have risks and side
effects.  Which works better? One major research study,
participants received Chantix, Zyban, or sugar pills (placebo)
twice a day for three months. In addition to the pills, patients
were also given a booklet on quitting smoking and received brief
counseling at each visit. The effectiveness showed that both
Zyban and Chantix were more effective than sugar pills, and
Chantix was more effective than Zyban:    • Chantix - 44% quit
• Zyban - 30% quit   • Su