158. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Relative Effectiveness (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
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Meta-analysis (2008): Effectiveness and abstinence rates of medications relative to the nicotine patch (n = 86 studies).
| Medication | Number of arms | Estimated odds ratio (95% C. I.) |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine Patch (reference group) | 32 | 1.0 |
| Monotherapies | ||
| Clonidine | 3 | 1.1 (0.6, 2.0) |
| Bupropion SR | 26 | 1.0 (0.9, 1.2) |
| Long-Term Nicotine Patch (> 14 weeks) | 10 | 1.0 (0.9, 1.2) |
| Nortriptyline | 5 | 0.9 (0.6, 1.4) |
| Nicotine Gum | 15 | 0.8 (0.6, 1.0) |
