Nicotrol Inhaler Alternatives Compared
| Nicotrol Inhaler (nicotine) | Bupropion | Nicotine |
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| Nicotrol Inhaler (nicotine) | Bupropion | Nicotine |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Smoking Cessation. Nicotrol Inhaler may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Smoking Cessation. Nicotine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Smoking Cessation
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| More about Nicotrol Inhaler (nicotine) | More about Bupropion | More about Nicotine | ||||||||||||||||
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Nicotrol Inhaler has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2884 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Nicotine has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 200 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Bupropion prices |
View all Nicotine prices |
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| Other nicotine brands include: Commit, Habitrol, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, Nicorette DS, Nicotrol NS | Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Commit, Habitrol, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, Nicorette DS, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
30 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Nicotrol Inhaler:
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Nicotine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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May 02, 1997 |
December 30, 1985 |
January 13, 1984 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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