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How long will i feel lightheaded if i started to quite smoking yesterday? already pretty dizzy.

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

On and off: for a few weeks especially during periods of craving. You can mitigate it by slow breathing, light exercise and drinking plenty of juice and water. Using Nicotine Patch can also help.

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Answered 4/5/2016

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