However, it comes with potential side effects.
Here are some possible adverse acute and long-term effects you may notice while using nicotine gum.
No e-cigarettes have been FDA-approved as smoking cessation aids.
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Theres some evidence that vaping exposes users to fewer toxins than cigarettes.
Also, both vaping and smoking can lead tonicotine addiction.
Chantix (varenicline) is another kind of smoking cessation aid.
Its a medication that can be taken orally to reduce the pleasurable effects of nicotine.
This makes it easier for you to quit smoking within 12 weeks.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you think youd like to try this medication.
verify to let them know about any other medications youre currently taking.
Weighing Nicotine Gum vs. Patches
Thenicotine patchis another kind of smoking cessation aid.
It adheres to the skin and typically is worn for 24 hours.
It slowly releases nicotine into the body to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Like nicotine gum, its usually used for around 12 weeks.
The nicotine patch is sometimes preferred to nicotine gum because it works all day long.
However, nicotine gum is better at quickly reducing intense cravings for cigarettes or other tobacco products.
Some people use both at the same time.
This combination has been shown to increase your chance of quitting smoking and reducing cravings.
Talk to your healthcare provider about which form of nicotine replacement therapy may be right for you.
Other potential side effects of the nicotine patch include sleep disorders, such asinsomnia, and skin irritation.
If You Are Dependent on Nicotine Gum
Its not common to become dependent on nicotine gum.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you need help in quitting smoking or other tobacco products.
They can help you devise a quit plan that meets your needs.
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