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Does smoking/vaporizing a safe amount of pure nicotine cause any side effects (not counting addition)? what is a safe amount of nicotine a week?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No safe amount: Nicotine has plenty of immediate side effects; there is no safe amount.

Answered 10/28/2015

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