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

is nicotine gum still cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Actually there: Are numerous carcinogens in tobacco, but nicotine is *not* carcinogenic, it is just highly addictive.  The idea of patches is that they taper the dose of nicotine to aid your dependence on it, until you stop...The craving is less.  So, the nicorette/derm is safe, a bridge to lower your 'required' dose, and help you ditch the product.

Question 3

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 4

why can't you drink before using nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Not clear question: First, r u talking about drinking alcohol? How much alcohol?  Is there a problem w/ alcohol? Are u wondering if alcohol will interfere with or reduce the effectiveness of the nicotine gum?  Nicotine has been shown to speed clearance of alcohol, but using alcohol may counteract the nicotine patch by increasing your desire to smoke!

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No: Likely you develope tolerance.

Question 6

are there any side effects to chewing nicotine gum?

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 preferred (for me).

Question 7

does anyone know if there are side effects to nicorette (nicotine gum)?

Accepted Answer

Few: Irritation of the lining of the mouth and nausea are possible side effects, but not common. The taste is objectionable to some people.

Question 8

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 9

will nicotine show up in your urine 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 10

are there any side effects for nicorette (nicotine gum) if you have smoked for decades?

Accepted Answer

No: The problem is that nicotine levels may not get high enough to satisfy the urge if you smoke a large amount.

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