Question 1

how long does nicotine gum stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

No pretty gum: Trace amounts of nicotine can be detected in blood and urine for several hours, but it should be gone by 48 hours. However, if you are being tested for nicotine, there is a metabolite of nicotine, called cotinine, which can be detected in blood or urine for as long as 7 to 10 days after your last exposure to nicotine.

Question 2

how long does nicotine gum or logens stay in your blood and urin ? 2 mg's

Accepted Answer

Short-acting: The absorption and excretion varies among patients, but it should be completely gone in 16-20 hours. You may only feel the effects for 3-6 hours.

Question 3

can you use expired nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most expiration dates are not all that accurate. It is not like a medicine is fine one day and the next day it suddenly goes bad. If it's just a few months past the expiration date it's probably perfectly fine. If it is way past it may not be quite as potent as it once was but it will not be dangerous. Try it and see.
It will certainly be WAY safer than smoking cigarettes, which are deadly poison!

Question 4

why do smokers chew nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Ease witdrawal: It can help manage withdrawal symptoms and allow for a gradual taper of nicitine levels while braking the behavioral patterns associated w smoking.

Question 5

what is the cheapest nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Generic: There is a generic 2 and 4 mg gum respectively however if trying to quit smoking by itself it is not very effective.

Question 6

how do i break a nicotine gum habit?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine gum: There is a particular plan for withdrawal that you need to follow, consult your doctor and tell her or him exactly how much you are using and your doctor can help you develop a plan to discontinue without causing undue discomfort. Best.

Question 7

how does nicorette (nicotine gum) gum work?

Accepted Answer

Replaces nicotine: The real problem with nicotine is the delivery device. Cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco all can cause serious health problems due to the other ingredients in tobacco. By switching to nicorette (nicotine gum) you are only getting nicotine to help reduce the craving for it. Over time you can break the habit of smoking and reduce your dependence on nicotine.

Question 8

can you tell me is nicotine gum bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Not especially: At least in most people, and if used as directed.  It is not really 'gum' in the usual sense - the stuff is thicker and more viscous than usual gum, so it's harder to chew, and TMJ (jaw) pain and headaches can happen, as well as the stuff pulling out loose fillings etc.  I have had a few patients replace tobacco with gum, then not be able to quit the gum. I recommend skin patches in tapering doses.

Question 9

can you stay on nicotine gum for  a long time ?

Accepted Answer

Better than smoking: Nicotine gum does not increase your risk for cancer. But nicotine can increase your blood pressure. If you look at the big picture, it would be healthier choice to stay on  nicotine gum instead of smoking though. Remember your support. Check out phone help at 1-800-quitnow, texting support, and more at www.Smokefree.Gov
congrats on making great changes!

Question 10

what's a good nicorette (nicotine gum) schedule?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Try to establish a routine that helps you avoid cravings or symptoms of withdrawal.  Every 2-4 hours while awake should do it.  Some patients benefit from long term nicotine agonist therapy.

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