Cytisine

New Drug Set to Double Chance of Kicking the Habit for UK Smokers

A new drug that can double your chance of kicking the habit is set to be available to the more than six million Brits in just a matter of days. Cytisine pills, which have been shown to dampen nicotine cravings,…

Cytisine: Plant-Based Drug Doubles Likelihood of Quitting Smoking, Study Finds

Smokers taking a course of cytisine are twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers found as the UK prepares to introduce the plant-based drug this month. Scientists found that the treatment was twice as effective as a placebo —…