Schneider NG, Olmstead RE, Nides M, Mody FV, Otte-Colquette P, Doan K, Patel S. Comparative testing of 5 nicotine systems: initial use and preferences.
Am J Health Behav 2004;
28:72-86. [PMID:
14977161 DOI:
10.5993/ajhb.28.1.8]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To test initial reactions to 5 nicotine treatments (NRTs: 2 and 4 mg gum, inhaler, nasal spray, tablet) in a crossover study (n=41).
METHODS
Subjects used each medication on arising (1/2 day) and resumed smoking each afternoon. Subjects rated (individually) and ranked (comparatively) treatments on use, reinforcement, withdrawal, craving, and preferences.
RESULTS
Overall preferences: inhaler (49%), 4 mg gum (24%), 2 mg gum (10%), 2 mg tablet (10%), nasal spray (7%). Overall results were consistent with ratings and rankings of individual characteristics of drugs.
CONCLUSION
Subjects had varied reactions to NRTs that may affect initiation of cessation.
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