Question 1

how can i cope with nicotine withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Replacement: There are a number o nicotine replacement products on the market. Talk to your doctor and figur out what is best for you.

Question 2

how long would nicotine withdrawal last?

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Depends: I have seen patients who can just quit cold turkey, others may take days.

Question 3

how long can the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal last?

Accepted Answer

Usually about 3 wks: Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can be diminished by using nicotine replacement drugs (gum, patch, inhaler, nasal spray) and/or other pills (bupropion, varenicline). Talk to your doctor, get a date on the calendar, alert your friends & family that you need their support, and do yourself the biggest favor of your life and quit  (if you have not already). Good luck.

Question 4

can you feel nicotine withdrawal even if you aren't completely cutting it out?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you use a lot of nicotine daily and cut down rapidly, you may experience some withdrawal. Because smoking is a habit, even without nicotine withdrawal, you are likely to experience a desire to smoke from time to time when you cut down.

Question 5

how long does nicotine withdrawal take to start after your last cigarette/e-cigarette?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: For a young healthy person of 23, who smokes regular strength cigarettes, 20 cigarettes, or a pack is about 20mg of nicotine daily. The average time is about 2 hours to physical withdrawal symptoms. If you smoke less than about 14 regular cigarettes, you may not get any physical symptoms.  In both cases, you are going to get symptoms related to mental and emotional withdrawal. That varies. Quit!

Question 6

doctors, what are the effects of nicotine withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

They vary a lot: But most people get some version of "nicotine fits" - anxiety, agitation, short-temper, difficulty concentrating and strong cravings for a cigarette.  Sleep may be adversely impacted, and there may be decreased mood to the point of clinical depression.  Nicotine replacement therapy or Chantix (varenicline) can signicantly decrease these symptoms, as can bupropion (zyban, wellbutrin). Support help!

Question 7

can nicotine withdrawal cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Nicotine is a potent drug.  Chronic abuse of cigarettes cause addition to nicotine.  Stopping smoking will produce withdrawal effects.  Anxiety, dizziness, and agitation can be signs of withdrawal.

Question 8

nicotine withdrawal is killing me, what to do?

Accepted Answer

There are choices: Non-pharmaceutical approaches that work in some people are acupuncture and hypnosis, and a smoking cessation program provides advice and human support. Medication, including nicotine replacements (patches, gum, lozenges), and two prescription drugs - Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) reduce withdrawal symptoms. Chantix has the best results in promoting long-term smoking cessation.

Question 9

what can i do to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many things: A formal support program helps reduce anxiety and alleviates withdrawal just by taking your mind off it, and focusing on other things. Exercise and other healthful activities can do the same. If moderate to severe, nicotine replacement (patches, gum, lozenges etc.) help, as do the prescription medications bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix). Acupuncture&amp;hypnosis help some people.

Question 10

is using chantix difficult or is it just the nicotine withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Probably both: Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can be diminished by using nicotine replacement drugs (gum, patch, inhaler, nasal spray) and/or bupropion and varenicline ("chantix").  Varenicline ("chantix") is an effective helper, reducing both cravings and the reward of using nicotine.  It can cause strange dreams, but nicotine withdrawal can also cause irritability, poor sleep, and increased appetite.

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