157. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Relative Effectiveness
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
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Medication Number of arms Estimated odds ratio (95% C. I.)
| Medication | Number of arms | Estimated odds ratio (95% C. I.) |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine Patch (reference group) | 32 | 1.0 |
| Monotherapies | ||
| Varenicline (2 mg/day) | 5 | 1.6 (1.3, 2.0) |
| Nicotine Nasal Spray | 4 | 1.2 (0.9, 1.6) |
| High Dose Nicotine Patch ( > 25 mg; standard or long-term) | 4 | 1.2 (0.9, 1.6) |
| Long-Term Nicotine Gum (> 14 weeks) | 6 | 1.2 (0.8, 1.7) |
| Varenicline (1 mg/day) | 3 | 1.1 (0.8, 1.6) |
| Nicotine Inhaler | 6 | 1.1 (0.8, 1.5) |
