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Does Nicotine Replacement Therapy Reduce The Withdrawal Symptom Of Craving, Or Urge To Smoke, In Dependent Adult Smokers During Smoking Cessation?, Theresa Dijoseph
Does Nicotine Replacement Therapy Reduce The Withdrawal Symptom Of Craving, Or Urge To Smoke, In Dependent Adult Smokers During Smoking Cessation?, Theresa Dijoseph
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not nicotine replacement therapy reduces the withdrawal symptom of craving, or urge to smoke, in dependent adult smokers during smoking cessation.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three English language and peer-reviewed randomized-controlled trials published in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
DATA SOURCES: One single-blinded randomized-controlled crossover trial, one double-blinded, placebo controlled, randomized-controlled crossover trial, and one single-blinded, placebo controlled, randomized-controlled crossover trial
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Withdrawal symptoms of craving, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and restlessness were measured on a 100mm visual analog scale (VAS). Adverse effects (AEs) of mouth and …