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Important Information
The text found throughout this web site is specifically created to provide patients
as well as physicians with complete information regarding the ICAN
treatment for smoking cessation. It is highly suggested that you read
completely through the web site so that you are fully informed on the ICAN
Stop Smoking Treatment. Depending upon your state of health after answering the prescreening
questions, asked from the treating physicians office, you may be asked to obtain clearance for
the treatment, from your own physician before scheduling your appointment.
Below you will find important facts that every patient needs to be aware of prior
to scheduling an appointment.
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The medication is
compounded specifically for you.
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Patients are encouraged to eat a light meal prior to treatment and to bring a bottle of water to the treatment.
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YOU MUST HAVE SOMEONE DRIVE YOU HOME AFTER YOUR STOP SMOKING TREATMENT.
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The ICAN Stop Smoking treatment should be considered no different than an outpatient procedure and therefore you are highly encouraged to have a responsible adult monitor you for approximately a period of 12 hours depending upon your
ICAN stop
smoking treatment time.
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In compliance with
treatment instructions, you must take medication
as instructed by your treating physician.
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The cost of the treatment
is dependant on the discretion of each treating
physician.
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Please check with the
treating physician of your choice for payment
information.
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Patients should expect to
pay for their stop smoking treatment prior to
their scheduled appointment; however, each
treating physician has their own office policies.
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Cancellation Policy – If
you schedule an appointment and cancel the
appointment within 72 hours prior to the scheduled
appointment it is up to the treating physician as
to his/her independent refund policy. Please
contact your treating physician on their specific
cancellation policy.
Additional Information
This medicine is compounded specifically for you,
in a specialized pharmacy. It was specially made to
meet your individual needs based on the
prescription your doctor wrote for you. Literature
on all the medication you received will be
available with your kit. If you have any questions
please discuss them with your treating physician.
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Why you have been prescribed a compounded medicine.
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How to properly take this treatment medicine.
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The interactions, if any, this medicine may have with any other medicines you are taking.
Compounding is a long-standing pharmacy practice that allows doctors to treat their
patients’ individual needs without being restricted only to off-the-shelf medicines
or devices. This medicine was prepared in a compounding pharmacy to meet the specifications
ordered by your doctor.
Call Your Treating Doctor If
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You experience any side effects.
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You are taking additional medicines that may interact with this compounded medicine.
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You have allergies or other medical conditions that should be noted.
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