Question 1

do nicotine gum and cinnamon candy affect the outcome of an oral swab drug test?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine maybe,: cinnamon no. If the oral swab test is looking for cigarette smoking, it measures either nicotine or its major metabolite cotinine (more commonly) and this will be found also in someone using nicotine gum. If they are looking for drugs of abuse, generally nicotine/cotinine are not tested for and will not alter the outcome.

Question 2

after a couple of pieces of nicotine gum, could this cause a false positive drug screen?

Accepted Answer

No: The drug screens are rarely false positive. Nicotine metabolites are also easy to detect and distinguish from other products.

Question 3

does nicotine show up in your drug tests if you chew nicorette (nicotine gum)?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The breakdown product of nicotine is called cotinine and it will show up in tests on your urine. It doesn't matter how you absorb nicotine, by patch, gum, snuff, chewing tobacco, inhaler, or smoking- it will show up on urine tests.

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

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

is there a certain age you have to be to buy nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Age to use nicotine : Teens and young adults rather need strong will and motivation to adopt and adapt a healthier life style that promote and facilitate smoking cessation. They all can. Adults with many sicknesses need urgent cessations and all that help need be applied.

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