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Can you chew nicotine gum all the time?
Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum per day. Following 6 weeks of use, you can reduce use to 1 piece every 2-4 hours, and then 1 piece every 4-8 hours. If you use fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or do not smoke every day, talk with your doctor or other healthcare provider about dosing.
How bad is Nicorette gum for you?
If you swallow the gum or use it improperly, you could have hiccups, dizziness, nausea, or upset stomach. You could end up getting hooked on the nicotine gum. Studies have found that 15 to 20 percent of smokers who use nicotine gum to successfully quit keep using the gum for a year or longer.
What is the most effective nicotine gum?
4 mg gum
Among the most highly nicotine dependent smokers (those craving a cigarette on waking) the 4 mg gum is the most effective form of replacement therapy; it could enable one third to stop.
What happens if you chew too much nicotine gum?
Symptoms of nicotine gum overdose may include: Diarrhea. Trouble breathing. Trouble hearing. Dizziness.
Is Nicorette gum better than smoking?
Nicotine gum is a better option than smoking. As your body gets used to less nicotine, you’ll find that your cravings lessen and that’s how you break your dependence on it. While nicotine gum and cigarettes both contain nicotine, smoking is far more dangerous.
What is Nicotex?
Nicotex is a nicotine gum that helps you quit smoking using the principle of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Nicotex gradually reduces your nicotine intake and makes it possible for you to choose life over smoking.
Is nicotine gum hard on your liver?
(901 smokers with other medical conditions [mostly heart disease and diabetes] were treated with nicotine gum or lozenges for 12 weeks; nausea, hiccups and headache were the most common side effects; no mention of hepatotoxicity, but no instances of acute liver injury).
Is nicotine gum just as bad as smoking?
Is nicotine gum as bad as smoking?
Is nicotine gum bad for your lungs?
Nicotine gum and patches do not expose the lungs to much nicotine, not even from the bloodstream, Dr. Conti-Fine said, so its damaging effects on the lungs are unlikely to show up in people who use those products and do not smoke. But the replacement products would expose the blood vessels to nicotine.
Does nicotine gum cause gum recession?
Nicotine reduces blood flow to your teeth and gums, depriving them of oxygen and nutrients they need to stay healthy. As a result, the gum tissue can die and recede, increasing the risk of developing cavities.
What is nicotine gum and how does it work?
Nicotine gum helps to reduce cravings and feelings of withdrawal by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally get from smoking. Nicotine gum is often used together with the nicotine patch, which is a long-acting type of NRT, to help you quit.
What should I avoid while using nicotine gum?
Avoid eating and drinking (especially acidic beverages such as coffee, juice, or soft drinks) for 15 minutes before and during chewing of nicotine gum to make sure all the nicotine from the gum can get into your system.
Is nicotine gum less addictive than cigarettes?
It has been shown that nicotine has less addictive properties when ingested orally, but the potential is still real. Most gum comes in 1mg, 2mg, and 4mg doses, and while an average cigarette contains 12mg of nicotine, you probably don’t want to get in the habit of chain-chewing.
What kind of Gum do you use to stop smoking?
1 Nicotine chewing gum is used to help people stop smoking cigarettes. 2 Instructions for Using Nicotine Gum. 3 Information for Using Nicotine Gum Ver3.0 – July 2013 Page 1. 4 until the tingling or taste does not return. 5 If you are using this medication along with transdermal nicotine patch therapy, follow these instructions: