Tabex: side effects and reviews from smokers

Are smoking cessation medications really effective?

Fortunately, there are more and more people who want to give up unhealthy addictions every day. But only a few are able to cope with their problem on their own. Basically, in order to quit smoking, people are forced to resort to using various methods and means. Among the assortment of “miracle pills” that promise to relieve addiction, most in practice turn out to be useless dummies.

However, this does not mean that effective anti-smoking medications do not exist. If you believe reviews from smokers, Tabex is extremely popular among consumers. Those who quit smoking with its help do not hide that the drug really reduced the craving for nicotine without compromising their well-being and mood. But there are also opposing opinions. Let's try to figure out whether Tabex smoking pills are really that good. Reviews from doctors about various drugs always have special weight, so in our article we will turn not only to the responses of ordinary consumers, but also to the comments of doctors.

By the way, experts, when drawing conclusions about the admissibility of using a particular drug, are primarily guided by the results of clinical studies. It's no secret that most reviews about Tabex (as well as about other popular products) printed on advertising brochures, found on the pages of various Internet portals, and television do not always turn out to be truthful. Therefore, it is highly undesirable to blindly trust what they say. Often positive reviews are paid for by unscrupulous manufacturers, and praises of discontent and indignation are the machinations of insidious competitors. In this case, only scientific facts can be trusted unquestioningly.

Analogs and which one is better

Tabex tablets have no direct analogues on the pharmaceutical market. However, there are some substitutes that are not inferior in therapeutic effectiveness. Brizantine tablets.

Champix

Champix are ordinary film-coated tablets. Made in the USA. The main component is varenicline tartrate, which plays the role of a so-called nicotinic antagonist.

If we compare Tabex or Champix, it should be noted that the instructions for the second drug contain an impressive list of side effects, which is why consumers have the wrong opinion about the supposedly safer use of Tabex. Like all drugs manufactured in the USA, Champix is ​​subject to strict requirements for passing clinical trials and verifying their results.

An important difference between Champix and Tabex is that the former has a less pronounced m-cholinomimetic effect: stimulation of the nervous system, release of adrenaline, and increase in blood pressure. This is a significant advantage, especially for the treatment of tobacco addiction in people over 40 years of age. These advantages affect the price of Champix, which is significantly higher.

Nicorette

Nicorette contains nicotine. The forms of release are so diverse that there is an individual right to choose. Some prefer fruit or mint chewing gum, some prefer mint-flavored lollipops, and some only benefit from patches, as well as various inhalers or sprays.

Quitting tobacco smoking with the help of Nicorette takes place in two stages. At the first stage, the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome, which are usually associated with the fact that a person quits smoking, are noticeably weakened. Nicotine enters the human body, but without harmful tars and carbon monoxide. And at the second stage, the patient no longer smokes.

In case of overdose, there are certain risks. As a rule, this is severe poisoning. So you should take Nicorette exactly according to the instructions.

But if you choose Tabex or Nicorette, then you can rely on the reviews of those who have smoked before. According to these reviews, with the help of Tabex, only those who really wanted it were able to solve their problem. But Nicorette helped even the most avid smokers get rid of the malicious craving for tobacco. Patients mainly used chewing gum.

"Tabex" from a medical point of view

And official pharmacology says that Tabex is a registered drug for the treatment of nicotine addiction, the active component of which is the alkaloid cytisine. This chemical compound is obtained from creeping broom. It is curious that this substance has a similar mechanism of action to nicotine, but is less toxic, therefore a higher therapeutic index has been determined for cytisine. This chemical compound, like nicotine, promotes increased secretion of adrenaline from the adrenal medulla and stimulation of the respiratory center.

Smokers in reviews of Tabex note that at the beginning of the course of treatment, jumps in blood pressure may be observed. The occurrence of this reaction is explained by the cholinomimetic properties of cytisine, which quickly activates the ganglia of the autonomic nervous system. After a few days of taking Tabex, the side effect, according to reviews, goes away. Doctors have their own explanation for this: as cytisine accumulates in the body, it begins to suppress the relationship between nicotine and receptors sensitive to it.

Composition and release form

Tabex is available in film-coated tablets. The content of cytisine (active ingredient) in one tablet is 1.5 mg. The package contains 100 tablets; this amount is sufficient for one course of treatment.

• The composition of one tablet is as follows: cytisine (active substance) 1.5 mg. The composition also includes additional excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, talc.

Clinical and pharmacological group: drug for the treatment of nicotine addiction.

Laboratory tests and research

We cannot discount the fact that to date no experiments have been conducted to study the pharmacokinetics of Tabex in detail in humans. This means that it is impossible to predict with 100% accuracy how the drug will be accepted by the body.

The medicine was created in Bulgaria at the end of the last century. There, it underwent a series of clinical experiments on animals, the results of which demonstrated the high rate of absorption of cytisine into the blood from the gastrointestinal tract. But at the same time, it turned out that the active substance penetrates the body only partially. The degree of resorption of the main component after oral administration in small rodents was 42%, and in rabbits - just over 30%. Cytisine reached its maximum concentration in mice 2 hours after administration, and in rabbits - literally half an hour later. The compound accumulates mainly in the adrenal glands, kidneys, and liver.

With parenteral intravenous administration, the half-life of cytisine from the body of rodents is about three hours, and with oral administration of Tabex, a fifth of the dose leaves the body within 24 hours.

Analogs

Analogues of this remedy against nicotine addiction can be considered drugs that use cytisine as the main active ingredient. The release form is in the form of tablets for oral administration - Cititon, Cytisin, Lobesil; films for external use - Tsiperkuten and other films with cytisine.

Films and patches for sticking to the skin have different names. For example, TTS Cyperkuten is developed as a transdermal therapeutic system.

What are Tabex tablets?

At first glance, this product is no different from other pharmacy products. In reviews of Tabex tablets, patients pay attention to the fact that the drug is easy to drink - this is especially important for people who have an increased gag reflex. The pills are round and convex on both sides, covered with a light brown film coating. "Tabex" is produced in blisters of 50 pcs. There are 2 blisters in one cardboard package.

We will have to disappoint those who, having read favorable reviews about Tabex, hope to get rid of tobacco addiction by simply taking pills: the pills themselves are not a nicotine substitute. Tabex should be used for only one purpose - to overcome withdrawal symptoms. Many smokers in their reviews of Tabex confirm that it was this drug that saved them from smoking, but it would be more correct to say that it provided support during the period of nicotine withdrawal.

Due to the similarity of cytisine and nicotine, the absence of cigarettes goes unnoticed by the smoker. At the same time, the patient does not develop addiction to the active substance of Tabex tablets. Unlike nicotine, cytisine does not have such a detrimental effect on the entire body. Regular use of Tabex at first completely compensates for the body's need for nicotine.

What Tabex looks like in new and old packaging

The old packaging of Tabex was an ordinary white and green cardboard box, which contained 5 blisters of 20 tablets each (a total of 100 tablets per package) and a long paper instruction.

Tabex old packaging

The new packaging of the tablets is much more beautiful and convenient. It also contains 100 tablets, but the blister is lined up by day. Each tablet is in a box labeled with what day and time it should be taken.

Tabex new packaging

The entire course of treatment includes 25 days.

How it works

Where can I get truthful information about the side effects of Tabex? From user reviews. It is immediately worth noting that often the cause of a negative reaction of the body to the drug is smoking while taking pills. To fight this addiction, you first need to give up cigarettes. In this sense there should be no room for doubt. Every time a person, taking Tabex, “breaks down” and returns to his addiction, he will have a rather unpleasant reaction, similar to poisoning.

Judging by numerous reviews, Tabex tablets with their side effects trigger the very mechanism that forces a smoker to reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke every day. Does anyone really want to constantly experience severe nausea, dizziness, and weakness that occur after every smoke break? All this ultimately forces the smoker to reduce the number of cigarettes he smokes to zero.

In fact, the main principle of action of Tabex is based on the replacement of nicotine with cytisine. Regular use of tablets gives the body a false sensation of smoking a cigarette due to the required dose of a substance similar to nicotine. This treatment method is good because the patient does not experience any physical suffering associated with quitting cigarettes. Although it is possible that the psychological barrier will be much more difficult to overcome.

Application technology

The drug Tabex is usually prescribed for 25 days. Specific dosages are determined only by the attending physician, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body. The instructions indicate that the tablets must be taken up to 6 times a day in the first stages of therapy. Subsequently, the number is reduced.

It is not recommended to suddenly give up cigarettes during treatment. Their number should be reduced gradually. Due to the action of the drug, the patient will independently give up the addiction as a result of therapy, since nicotine will cause disgust.

There are rare cases when a patient cannot quit smoking during treatment. In this case, there is a high probability of intoxication of the body, so taking the drug should be stopped. If progress is not noticeable within 5 days from the start of treatment, the medicine should also be discontinued. You can take this course again after 2 months.

It is important to follow the dosage, because high doses can lead to negative consequences. So, the patient may experience:

• nausea;
• tachycardia;
• dilated pupils;
• convulsions;
• weakness;
• vomit;
• labored breathing.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor. In some cases, it is enough to perform gastric lavage; less often it is necessary to resort to the use of drugs aimed at eliminating seizures and other negative manifestations.

Who is this medicine not suitable for?

No reviews about Tabex are needed to understand the main thing: the tablets will only help if you strictly follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. In addition, it is important not only the correct mode of use of this drug, but also taking into account contraindications. Despite the fact that Tabex is available without a prescription, smokers should still consult with their doctor.

The manufacturer does not guarantee that smokers with many years of experience over the age of 40-45 will get rid of nicotine addiction. Anti-smoking pills should be taken with extreme caution by patients who suffer from arterial hypertension. In case of heart failure and mild forms of coronary heart disease, it is advisable to consult a cardiologist before use. It is also necessary to take into account other pathologies, in the presence of which taking the drug can provoke serious side effects. According to doctors, Tabex requires caution from patients with diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal ulcers, liver and kidney failure. In addition, the effect of cytisine is difficult to predict in some forms of schizophrenia.

Absolute contraindications include:

• atherosclerosis;
• various forms of cardiac arrhythmia;
• recent stroke or acute myocardial infarction;
• lactase deficiency;
• galactosemia;
• age under 18 and over 65 years;
• pregnancy and lactation.

You should also not use Tabex if you are allergic to any of its components.

Drug compatibility and special instructions

After quitting cigarettes, side effects from the drugs Theophylline, Ropinirole, Clozapine, Olanzapine may increase. When combined with the drugs Rivastigmine, Pyridostigmine bromide, Distigmine, an increase in cholinomimetic negative effects (increased salivation, lacrimation, constriction of the pupils, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, increased muscle tone) cannot be excluded.

If you combine Tabex and Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Fluvastatin, the likelihood of muscle pain increases. Simultaneous use with antihypertensive drugs weakens the effect of the latter.

Special instructions:

1. It is necessary to start taking Tabex in cases where a person has seriously decided to give up cigarettes forever.
2. Persons with a long smoking history and over 40-45 years of age are allowed to use it only after consulting a therapist.
3. It is forbidden to increase the dosage prescribed in the instructions.
4. During the therapeutic course, it is necessary to observe the time interval between the use of tablets.
5. If you take Tabex without quitting smoking on the 5th day of therapy, the risk of side effects increases.
6. Take the pills with caution if you have a history of renal or liver failure.

It is forbidden to combine the medicine Tabex with alcoholic beverages. Alcohol has a detrimental effect on a person's self-control. The combination of alcohol and pills provokes loss of taste, side effects appear: severe heartburn, rapid heartbeat, increased blood counts.

Let's refer to the instructions

So, have you decided to quit smoking? Then first read the instructions. According to it and reviews, Tabex anti-smoking tablets should be taken orally: swallowed whole, without chewing, and washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage regimen largely depends on the first three days of use of the product.

At first, Tabex is taken one tablet every 2 hours, but you cannot drink more than 6 tablets per day. One pill contains 1.5 mg of cytisine, which means you can take no more than 9 mg in one day.

With normal tolerance, the desire to smoke will begin to subside after 2-3 tablets of Tabex. There are more reviews of side effects in the first three days of use than during subsequent periods of treatment. Actually, the advisability of further taking the drug depends on how this stage goes. During the first three days, the number of cigarettes smoked should be reduced as much as possible.

It is advisable to take tablets between smoking episodes, if any. Each time it is important to increase the interval between smoking breaks. If nicotine addiction, despite taking Tabex, remains as strong after three days, you can no longer take the drug. The tablets will have to be put aside for 2-3 months, after which a new attempt at treatment will be made.

If everything goes according to plan, that is, after three days of taking Tabex, the smoker’s desire to smoke has noticeably weakened, treatment should be continued, adhering to the scheme described below:

Thus, during the last days of the course, the daily dose will be 3 mg of cytisine. Moreover, during the first five days of taking Tabex, it is recommended to completely quit smoking. To consolidate the effectiveness of drug treatment, narcologists advise taking a course of psychological support for patients with nicotine addiction.

Customer Reviews

Nikolay, 42 years old

I smoked for 22 years out of 40. I poured a bucket of tar into my body and spent a lot of money on cigarettes. But I haven’t smoked for 10 days now and I don’t want to! Incredibly, Tabex works!

Dmitry, 38 years old

I'm tired of hearing from my wife that I always smell like tobacco, I'm tired of the cat turning up its nose when I want to pet it, that people frown around me. I’m tired of being out of breath after just 6 km of running. I decided to quit smoking and bought Tabex. The cost was the same as if I bought cigarettes for the entire duration of using the medicine.

I haven’t smoked for two weeks—a personal record! But then an unpleasant situation happened and I lost control. I hope the second attempt will be successful.

Maria, 28 years old

I bought Tabex for my husband and didn’t regret it at all! Already on the third day of use, he stopped smoking cigarettes. Before this, they used both patches and chewing gum, but to no avail. And here it’s just a miracle! The downside is that you can’t find it in every pharmacy.

Real reviews from smokers about side effects

“Tabex” has many advantages over analogues and other methods of combating smoking, but after analyzing many comments from patients, we will try to create a kind of rating of frequently encountered side effects.

In the first place is headache - every second smoker complains of this symptom, which arose as a result of the use of Tabex tablets. A few days after starting to take the drug, the state of health stabilizes. Most often, headaches bother those who are unable to give up cigarettes abruptly and continue to smoke cigarettes, albeit in smaller quantities.

Smoking while taking Tabex often causes nausea and, in some cases, vomiting. These dyspeptic disorders may be accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, pain in the epigastric region and intestines. These symptoms are more common in cases of overdose, so you should not take more tablets than recommended.

In third place in the ranking of side effects are dry mouth and a specific metallic taste, which most often serves as a manifestation of hidden problems in the digestive system. In addition to these reactions, patients may experience an increase in appetite or, conversely, a complete absence of it.

As for the cardiovascular system, reviews of smokers about Tabex often mention attacks of tachycardia, changes in blood pressure, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. Some experience increased shortness of breath, especially during physical activity, and increased sweating. There are frequent cases of an allergic reaction to the components of Tabex, which is an absolute contraindication to further use of the product. As a rule, all side effects disappear without any medical intervention after a few days or after completing the course.

Overdose

If the dosage of the drug is not observed, an overdose of Tabex is manifested by the following symptoms:

• nausea;
• vomiting;
• dilated pupils;
• general weakness;
• tachycardia;
• clonic convulsions;
• respiratory paralysis.

If the patient has an overdose, urgently: the stomach is washed, activated charcoal is prescribed, water-salt solutions, glucose solution (5%, 10%) are infused, anticonvulsants, cardiotonics, and respiratory analeptics are prescribed. The functioning of the respiratory organs, blood pressure and heartbeat is strictly controlled.

Feelings of people who take Tabex

There are mostly positive reviews about this product. Some patients speak negatively about the drug due to side effects such as irritability and nausea. Most former smokers claim that Tabex helped them get rid of nicotine addiction in a short time.

It is impossible to judge the effectiveness of the tablets based on the results of the first day, but still some changes occur very quickly. Patients, having started taking the drug, literally within a few hours notice how the taste of cigarettes changes. Of course, on the first day the desire to smoke does not disappear; you still want to take a breath of tobacco smoke, but the new sensations prevent you from enjoying the once pleasant activity. Tobacco products that have always been enjoyable suddenly become bitter and unpleasant. Moreover, bitterness, as many note, is felt not so much in the mouth as in the throat itself.

On the second day, the burning sensation noticeably intensifies, and cigarettes almost completely lose their characteristic taste. Around the fourth day, smokers have an increased appetite and increased cravings for food. This side effect can be explained by the fact that the body is trying to replace one habit with another. At the same time, the annotation for the drug mentions the possibility of sudden weight loss. Also, most users, sharing their impressions of using Tabex, complain about increased thirst, which leads to the consumption of large amounts of water.

Some patients develop thoughts of disgust for cigarettes, others begin to get headaches even from passive smoking, that is, when inhaling tobacco smoke. Despite the aversion to cigarettes, at a psychological level the desire to smoke may still remain.

Many people begin to experience nicotine withdrawal from the fifth or sixth day of treatment. A smoker may feel tired, have decreased concentration, and become irritable. Apathy often appears, and the same thought constantly spins in your head about how good it would be to inhale tobacco smoke. The use of Tabex alone, according to doctors, is not enough during this period. To improve their well-being, smokers are advised to monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar levels and take antidepressants.

Patients who give in and follow their desires will suffer from a severe cough and a condition similar to food poisoning. This moment becomes a turning point for many: some reach the end and, without exaggeration, become winners, others continue to smoke as before, complaining about the ineffectiveness of the drug and leaving negative reviews about Tabex against smoking wherever possible.

If the desired result does not occur, this does not mean that the drug turned out to be a “dummy”. The main task of the medicine is to reduce physical cravings for nicotine, but you will have to deal with the psychological aspect of the problem yourself. In this sense, success depends solely on the smoker, or more precisely, on his motivation, desire to quit smoking and willpower, which everyone knows.

Why doesn't Tabex help?

Any addiction consists of a physical and mental component. With a decrease in craving for nicotine, the need for it on a psychological level remains. And if a person has not made a final decision to quit a bad habit, then no method of using the drug or duration of replacement therapy will help.

Some relief from withdrawal symptoms will be observed after quitting smoking, but after a course of treatment, many again feel the desire to resume consuming tobacco products. Especially if relatives, employees or friends share this habit.

Attention! Only about 7% of people quit the habit forever after taking the drug.

In addition to using the medicine, a lot of willpower and motivation are required; sessions with a psychologist can help with this.

Is it worth buying these smoking cessation pills?

In addition to favorable reviews of its use, Tabex has a number of other advantages. The demand for this drug does not cease to grow and is in no way inferior in position to anti-nicotine patches and other pharmaceutical products. The popularity of Tabex can be explained by its low price and natural composition. Today, the cost of the product in Russia varies from 800-1150 rubles per package. The price of Tabex, according to reviews from smokers, is acceptable for everyone. The amount of money they spend monthly on cigarettes can significantly exceed the cost of a 25-day course of treatment for nicotine addiction. Along with the affordable price, another advantage is the possibility of purchasing and using Tabex over-the-counter.

Doctors' comments

Experts agree, taking into account many years of observations of the effect of this drug, and do not deny that Tabex at the early stages of addiction really helps those who want to quit smoking. However, some experts frankly do not recommend these tablets for use.

In their opinion, it is impossible to quit smoking, counting only on Tabex - a miracle will not happen. In this sense, a more correct and rational solution would be to train willpower. Doctors in reviews of Tabex tablets point out that this drug is ineffective if used as monotherapy without psychotraining. Many people expect magic by simply taking a course of Tabex. Such patients have absolutely no awareness that nicotine is the same drug, and nicotine addiction is similar to drug addiction. Treatment for smoking cessation is a serious undertaking that requires overcoming weakness of will and concentrating both psychological and physical efforts.

In addition, like any other medicine, this drug produces not only a beneficial effect, but also side effects. According to reviews, anti-smoking tablets “Tabex” worsen the health of people with gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases. Given the likelihood of side effects and complications, it is advisable to consult with your doctor before taking the drug.

Contraindications for use

If a person intends to quit smoking, he can turn to Tabex for help.
However, this remedy has contraindications that must be taken into account so as not to harm your own body. Typically, contraindications are presented in the instructions that come with the drug. Most often, the ban applies to people who suffer from diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, and the thyroid gland. The active substance of the drug can cause an exacerbation of the disease. It is strictly forbidden to resort to a therapeutic course for the following diseases:

• diabetes;
• stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer;
• renal failure;
• liver failure.

The liver and kidneys are the organs through which the drug is removed from the body. When taking medication, the load on diseased organs increases, which can lead to negative consequences.

Contraindications also apply to a number of other diseases, among which it should be noted:

• acute myocardial infarction;
• arrhythmia;
• angina pectoris occurring in an unstable mode;
• atherosclerosis, which is in a pronounced form;
• disorders associated with improper circulatory processes in the brain;
• asthma affecting the bronchi;
• hypertension of arterial origin;
• bleeding involving large vessels;
• pneumonia.

The drug should not be taken by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding, as the active substances may adversely affect the development of the baby. It is prohibited to use Tabex in cases where the patient is hypersensitive to the components or individual intolerance to the proposed drug.

In certain cases, it is necessary to consult with a specialist about the possibility of using the remedy. Among such cases, we can highlight the presence of the patient:

• a certain type of adrenal disease;
• schizophrenia;
• heart diseases;
• hyperthyroidism;
• vascular diseases.

On an individual basis, a doctor may prescribe the use of Tabex to elderly patients and adolescents. In this case, the likelihood of side effects is taken into account.

Interaction with other drugs

It is not advisable to combine Tabex with other medications. Extremely negative consequences can be expected for patients taking drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, treatment of tuberculosis and medications that lower blood cholesterol levels. These include Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, Lovastatin. When Tabex is used simultaneously with these medications, the likelihood of damage to muscle tissue cells increases. When treating one of the diseases associated with taking these drugs, you must definitely consult with a narcologist about the possibility of using Tabex for smoking.

In reviews of Tabex, patients note that this drug is safe and does not cause any changes in the functioning of the central nervous system and does not affect the ability to drive a car or operate machinery. Clinical tests have demonstrated that Tabex does not accumulate in the body and is quickly eliminated from tissues. Adverse reactions that appear during the use of smoking cessation tablets are short-term and do not require drug correction. However, we must not forget that continuing to smoke while taking Tabex is highly likely to lead to the development of nicotine intoxication. Patients must refrain from smoking even after completing the course. One cigarette smoked can negate all your previous efforts.

pharmachologic effect

N-cholinomimetic. Excites nicotinic receptors of the autonomic ganglia, reflexively stimulates the respiratory center, causes the release of adrenaline by chromaffin cells of the medullary part of the adrenal glands, and increases blood pressure.

Reduces nicotine addiction (associated with a competitive relationship in the area of ​​the same receptors and biochemical substrates with which nicotine interacts in the body). Causes a change in the taste of smoking (making it unpleasant), reduces the desire to smoke and facilitates the manifestations of withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.

The mechanism of action of cytisine is close to the mechanism of action of nicotine, which makes it possible to gradually quit smoking and at the same time prevent the development of withdrawal symptoms.

What is better - Tabex or an electronic cigarette?

Those who use an electronic device to simulate smoking emphasize its following advantages:

• There is no ash left after using the e-cigarette.
• When directly inhaled, there is no foul tobacco smoke, so you can “smoke” with such a cigarette even in the room.

At the same time, experts assure that the liquid contained in electronic cigarettes contains nicotine and various flavorings, which can cause allergic reactions and the development of diseases of the respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract.

The main difference between Tabex and electronic cigarettes lies in the principles of their action and the mechanism for achieving the desired effect. Reviews of Tabex often write that smokers experience psychological discomfort due to the inability to carry out their usual ritual - holding a cigarette in their hands and taking a puff at the right moment. At the same time, the tablets help compensate for the lack of nicotine in the body and relieve withdrawal symptoms, so the patient’s general well-being practically does not suffer, with the exception of side effects.

In comparison with Tabex, according to reviews from experienced smokers, the electronic cigarette acts on the opposite principle: it does not relieve nicotine withdrawal, but at the same time completely replaces tobacco products, so that the patient does not experience psychological discomfort.

What are the alternatives to Tabex?

There are alternative drugs to Tabex that help you quit smoking.

Nicorette

Nicorette tablets

Available in the form of solutions, sachets, tablets, and patches. The last type is most often used. Thanks to the use of the patch, there is a reduction in:

• need to use tobacco products;
• number of cigarettes;
• smoking withdrawal symptoms.

The patches contain nicotine in minimal doses. Directions for use: apply to intact skin of the arms or thighs in the morning, remove before bed. Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance. Duration of use is three months.

Nicotinell

Nicotinella tablets

Another analogue of Tabex. It has a very low dose of nicotine, which stimulates the respiratory and vasomotor centers and enhances the synthesis of adrenaline in the adrenal glands.

Contraindications:

• unstable angina;
• heart rhythm disturbance;
• recent stroke;
• gastrointestinal ulcer;
• pregnancy;
• breast-feeding.

Side effects in the form of:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• nausea;
• pain in the abdominal area;
• anxiety;
• bloating;
• hiccups;
• stomatitis;
• rapid heartbeat;
• skin redness;
• itching;
• allergic reactions.

Nikvitin

Niquitin patch

It is a multi-layer rectangular patch. It contains a small dose of nicotine along with auxiliary components. The application of the patch consists of gluing it to the skin once a day.

In conclusion

With their reviews of Tabex, smokers, or rather, former smokers, confirm that this drug is an effective cure for nicotine addiction, which does not contain antidepressants and nicotine. The vast majority leave positive reviews about this drug. In comparison with many advertised lozenges, patches, dietary supplements and sprays, Tabex is a truly effective remedy at a relatively affordable price.

Side effects that may occur during use usually disappear quickly. The drug can be taken again if the patient starts smoking again for any reason. The main thing to consider is that at least 2-3 months must pass after an unsuccessful treatment attempt.

Judging by the reviews of smokers, Tabex will not bring any results if a person does not properly prepare himself to fight nicotine addiction. Pills will not help those who are simply forced to take them. To quit smoking, it is first of all important to recognize the need for treatment for yourself. In addition, patients who want to overcome addiction must be prepared for a number of side effects when taking Tabex:

• nervousness and irritability;
• nausea;
• headache;
• allergic reaction of the body;
• tachycardia and heart rhythm disturbances.