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A member asked:

Heavy smoker finally trying to quit .tomorrow i have a dealer (legitimate) bringing me a vaporizer with liquid nicotine in 20mg 14 and 8. dose recom.?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Heavy smoker: If you have been a heavy smoker, it is generally advisable to start off with a higher dose such as 20mg. A plan should be in plan on how to taper your dose. All the best. This will be good for your health.

Answered 9/16/2014

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