Perkins KA et al. - The odds ratio for quitting due to nicotine vs. placebo patch was lower in women than in men, with an interaction odds ratio of 1.40. This sex difference did not vary significantly by whether or not formal counseling was provided. Poorer outcomes in women vs. men treated with nicotine patch suggests that increasing the quit rates of women smokers may require supplementing patch treatment or use of other medications.
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