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My father smokes a lot. As mentioned he had history of heart problem. Please suggest smoking quitting medicines which are safe for him. Any other suggestion to help him quit smoking will be helpful.
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello....one should quit smoking in his own,no one can force him to quit , deaddction centers are there... No medicines but nicotine chewing gum is available... Doctor will explain the consequences of smoking .... You take him to psychiatrist for counselling .... He cannot stop it all of sudden ,he has to decrease no of cigarette gradually...
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