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How long will i suffer side effects from quitting smoking?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Smoke: Few weeks if no tx, but eases up with time.

Answered 7/13/2012

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Variable: The most difficult effects are over within a week. Occasionally, patients will have sporadic cravings off and on for longer periods that lessen in intensity with time.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/7/2017

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