If you want to give up smoking, you will find that there are many things that you can do to help. In fact you may find that there are so many things to choose form that you are not sure which to pick.
It is worth looking in to all the things available to see which you think might be most convenient for you. Many people choose the nicotine patches because they are easy. You just stick them on and then forget all about them. This can be better than remembering to take a tablet, for example or carrying an electronic cigarette with you. Of course, you may find that you want to try out a few things in order to see which works out best for you.
The patches are favoured by a lot of people because they slowly release nicotine. This means that you do not get such big nicotine cravings as when you give up smoking without them. The patches can be put in a place that is well hidden and so they do not need to be visible. They come in a selection of strengths and so you can choose one according to how many cigarettes you are used to smoking. They last from 16-24 hours and so you do not have to think about them very often.
The patches will not completely eliminate cravings, but they will help them to be a lot more manageable and many people find that they are an effective treatment. It is advised that they are used for three months after giving up. There are a selection of different brands to choose from.
If you are giving up smoking and are not sure which aid to choose then speak to a pharmacist or your GP and they will be able to advise you on what will fit in best with your lifestyle, budget and needs. They will be able to tell you how all of the products work and how much they cost. Some can only be bought on prescription but the patches are available from chemists.