Question 1

is it dangerous to smoke , vape & take nicotine gum & lozenges ?

Accepted Answer

Your poor heart: Yes. Of course.  You are putting your poor heart throughout the ringer aren't you?

Question 2

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 3

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

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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 4

how old can  you be to buy nicorette (nicotine gum) products?

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AGE TO BUY NICORETTE (nicotine gum): 18.

Question 5

how does nicorette (nicotine gum) gum work and does it really work?

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One approach: We finally agree about the multiple dangers from the many chemicals in nicotine delivery systems.
Yes it really works;however it is not unusual that a multiple approach may be the right fit fot you.:please consult with your physician;medication, support groups, and more may be just what fits you. Good luck!

Question 6

please answer! what regular gum is most like nicorette (nicotine gum) gum?

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None: Regular chewing gum does not contain nicotine, and will not help specifically with nicotine addiction, although some people chew sugarless gum for oral gratification as part of a smoking cessation program. It isn't really even "gum, " - it is very dense and viscous stuff, which can pull out loose fillings. I recommend the lozenges to most of my patients, particularly if there are dental issues.

Question 7

how long is nicorette (nicotine gum) gum good for after the expiration date?

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???: Most medicines and drugs will still be effective past their expiration date.  I'm sure nicorette (nicotine gum) gum would follow this typical rule     however i would not recommend using any medicine after it's expiration date.

Question 8

which is better nicorette (nicotine gum) patches or nicorette (nicotine gum)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The patch provides the most sustained levels of nicotine and probably works best for most people. The nicorette (nicotine gum) gum can be successful as well, but most people don't chew enough pieces during the day to be effective. It really comes down to personal preference and tolerability.

Question 9

do nicorette (nicotine gum) products really work or not, in helping you quit?

Accepted Answer

They help.: Nicotine replacement products have been shown in clinical studies to improve the rate of smoking cessation over quitting "cold turkey". Even better are combining support groups with nicotine replacement. This brings the sustained quit rates to 15-17%. Even better is the prescription drug Chantix which has the most success, but does have some side effects as well.

Question 10

how long will nicorette (nicotine gum) gum be effective  after the expiration?

Accepted Answer

It Depends . . .: The degradation of medicines is mediated by atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity and the ph of the surrounding environment that you kept the gum in.  No one can tell you without testing it in a lab, how much nicotine is still active in the expired gum.  Rule of thumb is this, the longer its been expired the less likely it is to have nicotine in it that hasn't degraded and become useless.

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