chantix with nicotine gum

Chantix blocks nicotine receptors in the brain; therefore, the gum will be a waste, because it will have absolutely no effect on you. So money down the drain is all it would be. Maybe regular gum to keep your mouth "busy"? I'm doing just the gum because I have PTSD (so they say) and my doctor was concerned about flashbacks and other issues that arise from Chantix use. Hope this helps, and best of luck! Been smoking for 45 years, quit the 15th, and I'm doing well!

I used all the stuff to quit including zyban, patches, chantix and nicotine gum, in that order. I’m chewing 3-6 pieces of 4 mg nicotine gum per day. I told myself that after 1 year of being smoke free, I would deal with my gum addiction. The plan of course is to wean myself off of the gum. I thought I would start by cutting the 4 mg in half and see if that works, the problem is I love the gum…. Does anyone here have any good ideas for getting off the darn gum now?

I'm not too sure but I do know my friend killed himself because of that drug.

I realized that for me I am more addicted to the oral fixation than the nicotine. I need to be able to put something in my mouth and blow out smoke as I quit. The patch and gum just dont work for me. Thanks ahead of time for your advice.

I have stoped smoking for over 2 weeks now . with the help of chantix. I would recomend that to anyone that needs or wants to quit. but now iam out of that and feel the need of a smoke.How long does it take to get that nicotine out??

gave up one addiction for the other. Good luck to you. Keep reaching out to others for support. This is essential for me in my quit.

Talk to your doctor about whether nicotine gum or another nicotine replacement product is right for you. Generally, people who use 3 or more tins or pouches a week, people who use smokeless tobacco within 30 minutes after they wake up, and people who usually swallow tobacco juice when they chew or dip benefit most from nicotine replacement. Find an oral substitute for smokeless tobacco that you enjoy. This may be sugarless gum, hard candy, beef jerky or sunflower seeds.

I would imagine, with insomnia, how you would want a smoke to accompany your long night. What would be more worrisome is if you awoke to smoke. The patch is probably the best quit aid. To bad you are allergic to the glue. As for the gum, well I'm not a fan...my personal opinion. I know many who have quit using it, but now they are hooked on the gum! No matter what way you look at it, as long as you chew it, you are putting nocotine in your body.

I chewed nicotine gum throughout TX and doctors were completely unconcerned about that.

I used Chantix but I am wondering why you are going with the gum? I have no personal experience with it, but I do know many who have used it, are still using it, even many years after their quit. It appears that it's a trade-off in addictions. There was also a thread on here about the gum. Here is the link to it: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Smoking-Addiction/Effects-of-Long-Term-Nicorette-Use/show/730769?post_id=post_4517392 Make sure you research the alternatives.

If she only needs a boost to keep the nicotine in her body to basically be weaned from them (keep from feeling uncomfortable) then patches, gum, losenges, etc. should be enough to keep the withdraw at bay. I hope this helps and good luck to your friend.

You could consider using over the counter aids like nicorette chewing gum or you could get a prescription for Chantix. I'm not as familiar with it with chewing tobacco but my assumption is that it works the same since it address the nicotine addiction. You could always have a discussion with your dentist or primary care physician.

patches, gum, Chantix, hypnosis,etc. But the only thing that makes any difference is your attitude and unwavering commitment to quitting. The recent studies have shown that the most succesful quitters are those that quit cold turkey. Yes, cold turkey! Without all the expensive remedies. Bottom line is, as I said before, you can use any help you want, but without you decision to quit, none of them will work.

I tried to avoid some of my trigger habits like drinking coffee in the morning or chewing gum right after eating. Basically replacing the bad habit with a good habit. I can honestly say that it is a great feeling being done with nicotine and especially chew.

I used all the stuff to quit including zyban, patches, chantix and nicotine gum, in that order. I’m still using the nicotine gum and, I told myself that after 1 year of being smoke free, I would deal with my gum addiction. Booo hooo because I love the gum. The plan of course is to wean myself off of the gum now. Scheesch, if it’s not one thing, it's another thing when it comes to addiction!

One is the Mental or psychological reasons we smoke, which are all different for each of us individually. Secondly, the physical side of nicotine that interferes with our blood sugar levels, ability to deal with stress, the part that actually alters physically the way our bodies are meant to work. When we use gum for instance.

I was addicted to both Skoal dip and Nicotine Gum. I have never seen anyone speak of an addiction as hard as mine. I chewed nicotine gum - 4 MG - at a rate of between 6 and 10 pieces at a time. And I did this all day long, every single day. I was spending about 300 a month buying gum! No matter what I did I could not stop for long. I also killed off a can of dip every day - sometimes 1.5 cans. I could pack an entire can into my mouth in one sitting!

Remember that even using patches and gum, you are still getting nicotine and if you are wanting to conveive, you might want to consider cold turkey. It takes 3 days for the nicotine to get out of the system and from that point it is will power all the way. Good luck...

I have been a smoker most of my life, I quit smoking approxamitely two years ago with the help of nicotine gum.

Read the post by Joanna564 dated 3/11 titled "Is itching a symptom of nicotine withdrawl." It's hard to say what is or isn't normal but I'm quite sure that it does have to do with with your cutting back or the Chantix even though it isn't listed as a side effect. I had itching also but mainly my nose and scalp. I had finished taking Chantix by then so I didn't think to blame it on that. You said that you were having headaches a few days ago. Have those subsided?

) That was 16 1/2 months ago. vqnguyen, I had none of the complaints that others did so I would do my homework on them if you should decide to use it. You can go through the archives here by using the search feature on the top of the page. Whatever you decide, good luck and make sure you prepare for it.

My blood pressure actually went up and down so maybe check yours? I’d imagine with having more oxygen in your body and a drug (nicotine) leaving that your body is going through changes and some kind of “shock.” I bought a BP cuff from walgreens so maybe check that out just to make sure it’s stable. But yes I was dizzy for a bit.

Umm.....I don't think there is ever an "easy" way to quit. However, there are many ways TO quit. Chantix, patch, gum, lozenge or just cold turkey. Any of these choices will work if you're READY to stop smoking. Good luck!

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