Best treatments for tobacco use disorder
10 products may treat tobacco use disorder, spanning FDA drug classes such as aminoketone, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, cholinergic nicotinic agonist. The current highest-rated option is nicorette. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 10 drugs we list for tobacco use disorder, 7 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as aminoketone, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, cholinergic nicotinic agonist. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for tobacco use disorder — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for tobacco use disorder: 1. Nicorette · 2. Wellbutrin SR · 3. Citalopram Hydrobromide
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Over-the-counter | Lozenge | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Aminoketone | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 3 | 68/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Aminoketone | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Aminoketone | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Aminoketone | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Kit | Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist | Generic | $11 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Patch | Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist | Generic | $11 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Gum | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Aminoketone | Generic | $3 | View → |
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nicorette
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Nicorette (Nicotine Polacrilex) is a medication used to treat Ulcerative Colitis, Tobacco Use Disorder.
wellbutrin sr
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Wellbutrin SR (Bupropion Hydrochloride) is an aminoketone used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Tobacco Use Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.14/30· 5 formscitalopram hydrobromide
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Citalopram Hydrobromide is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Alcoholism, Dementia, Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies.
aplenzin
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Aplenzin (Bupropion Hydrobromide) is an aminoketone used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Tobacco Use Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.14/30· 5 formsbupropion hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Bupropion Hydrochloride is an aminoketone used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Tobacco Use Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.14/30· 5 formsforfivo xl
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Forfivo XL (Bupropion Hydrochloride) is an aminoketone used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Tobacco Use Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.14/30· 5 formsFrequently asked
- What treats tobacco use disorder?
- Our catalog lists 10 products that may treat tobacco use disorder, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is nicorette.
- What is the best-rated treatment for tobacco use disorder?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — nicorette ranks highest among the products we list for tobacco use disorder. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat tobacco use disorder?
- Treatments for tobacco use disorder span FDA drug classes including aminoketone, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, cholinergic nicotinic agonist. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.