Question 1

does nicotine gum hurt liver?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine gum: Nicotine gum can constrict blood vessels, and long-term use has been associated with gum disease, although rare.

Question 2

having surgery tomorrow doc called to make sure i quit smoking (fat grafting) should i let him know i am using the nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine gum: Yes, let the surgeon know but also stop chewing today.
Unlikely that this would hold up your surgery.
Hope all goes well.

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

nicotine gum, are there any side effects?

Accepted Answer

A few: the nicotine can cause stomach upset, heartburn and reflux esophagitis, especially in higher doses, and very high doses of nicotine can cause nausea, vomiting and worse, but this rarely, if ever happens with the gum, lozenges or patches. The gum is very thick and hard to chew, and can cause TMJ (jaw) pain, pull out loose fillings and even teeth, so that lozenges are my preferred recommendation.

Question 5

am i immune to nicotine gum if i take too much?

Accepted Answer

No: Likely you develope tolerance.

Question 6

i'm addicted to nicotine gum should i be worried?

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Not particularly: Since it is far better than being dependent on the nicotine in tobacco, which comes with organic agents, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and assorted other poisons.  The gum is not great for your jaw and teeth, and can cause TMJ pain and pull out fillings. I would recommend switching to lozenges, or better yet, go to an equivalent dose patch (14-21 mg) for a week then cut back for 1-2 weeks ; stop.

Question 7

nicotine gum side-effects? ok if pregnant?

Accepted Answer

You can: Nicotine gum comes in 2 and 4 mg preparations, coated and uncoated.  It is designed to help one "kick the habit" of cigarette or chewing tobacco,  the physiologic effects of nicotine are many, but none too dramatic, and for that reason one may utilize, in moderation while pregnant.  Better than smoking, which has known bad effects(fetal growth retardation), with nicorette (nicotine gum) gum used moderately, thes.

Question 8

what are the risks for an addiction to nicorette (nicotine gum)?

Accepted Answer

Like tobacco: The main reason people smoke, is that they're dependent on (addicted) to nicotine. Granted, some may have a habit to holding cigarettes, lighting cigarettes, etc; but the main reason people can't quit is that their body craves nicotine. So, one can become dependent to nicotine in any/all forms, whether from gum, skin patches or cigarettes. But nicotine gum is much less harmful than smoking.

Question 9

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 10

is using nicorette (nicotine gum) gum or vapor cigarettes better than actual smoking?

Accepted Answer

Education &amp; support: Nicotine replacement (gum or patch) continues the addiction to nicotine. At some point u will have to go through withdrawal. Smoking cessation programs often offer gum &amp; patch but u can quit w just the support &amp; education.  There's also nicotine anonymous, based on the 12 steps of aa. Wellbutrin (bupropion) &amp; Chantix r meds that can help w cravings but neither works 4 everyone. Nic cravings r only 3-5 mins.

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