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Im 16 and want to get a vaporizer but understand nicotine and propylene glycol can have unwanted side effects so i would be getting the purely vegetable glycerine e-juice. and would like to know if it can cause any type of serious side effects at all?

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Dr. Patrick Connor answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

I agree: Any medication has potential side effects. There is no point in starting to use a vaporizer. Save your money, do not smoke or use a vaporizer

Dr Rodgers agreed

Answered 8/3/2014

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