Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

No: Likely you develope tolerance.

Question 2

i'm a frequent user of chew and sometimes smoking tabacco. i know the nicotine gum is better for you... but by how much? is it really that great?!

Accepted Answer

No carcinogens: I am not aware that nicotine chewing gum is known to cause cancer. I cannot think of a better reason. A patient of mine in his 40's recently had his neck dissected to remove 23 cancer filled lymph nodes and will now be undergoing radiation treatment. He was a smoker and had squamous cell carcinoma.

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

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

what is the cheapest nicotine gum?

Accepted Answer

Generic: There is a generic 2 and 4 mg gum respectively however if trying to quit smoking by itself it is not very effective.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

how long does nicotine gum stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

No pretty gum: Trace amounts of nicotine can be detected in blood and urine for several hours, but it should be gone by 48 hours. However, if you are being tested for nicotine, there is a metabolite of nicotine, called cotinine, which can be detected in blood or urine for as long as 7 to 10 days after your last exposure to nicotine.

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