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A member asked:
I have raynaud's phenomenon..have 2 stop smoking immediately. my rheumy told me i could lose my feet if i don't! can i use one of those ecigarettes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
E cig: E cigarettes still provide nicotine unless you specifically go nicotine free. Nicotine constricts (tightens) the blood vessels. You need to avoid all nicotine. Consider Chantix or buproprion as alternatives.
Answered 8/29/2016
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