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Quit smoking a week ago cold turkey, lost my appetite. also food smells and tastes rotten even if fresh. just nicotine withdrawal or something else?

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nicotine: Given your history I believe it's just the nicotine. Great job on quitting though.

Dr Encarnacion agreed

Answered 5/10/2017

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