A combination of medication and counseling is recommended by the United States Public Health Service guidelines for chewing tobacco or quitting smoking. Following are some of the quit smoking medications that are approved by the FDA.

Bupropion (Wellburtin or Zyban):

A prescription pill marketed under the brand name Zyban, Buproprion SR is also available generically. It helps reduce longings for nicotine. Symptoms of depression can also be relieved by it for some patients. If you are currently using a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor or any other form of bupropion such as Wellbutrin or Zyban, your doctor very likely not advise you the use of bupropion. Your physician will also advise you not to take bupropion if you have a history of eating disorder or seizures. Treatment using this pill is recommended for 7 to 12 weeks.

Varenciline:

The latest medication approved by the FDA for smoking cessation, Varenciline is marketed by Pfizer, Inc. under the brand name Chantix. This is a prescription-only medication and is intended to block some of the rewarding effects of nicotine, which is the addictive drug in tobacco products, and at the same time take away the withdrawal most people feel after they quit smoking.

Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT):

These types of therapies include the following forms of quit smoking medications.

Nasal Spray: Nicotine is sprayed into your nose by this prescription product. Up to 2 sprays an hour for as many as three months is the recommended use of this product.

Gum: Smokers who want to turn to something when experiencing urges to smoke are recommended this OTC product. Health experts recommend chewing up to 20-30 pieces a day for 6 to 8 weeks.