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I tried to quit smoking with nicotine gums ,resulted succesfully in a month.the craving and urge is over now.used 4mg gums 2 or 3 pieces a day.now i am having sore throat with irritation and phlegam problem.now i ocaasionaly need a piece of gum as when required.are nicotine gum harmfull or should i completely stop

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Yes nicotine gums are harmful too. Stop them overtime. ...  Read More

Hello, I quit smoking for about 1.5 years now. I started chewing nicotine gum (6-7 per day) and it really helped me stay away from smoking. BUT now , I am addicted to these nicotine gums. I can’t skip a single day without chewing these nicotine gums. I am worried about this and I really want to STOP taking these gums. I tried many times but I fail

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Does chewing gums like nicotex(by cipla), kwicknick, nicorrette really help in decreasing the craving for cigarette for 2-4hrs and are these chewing gums trustworthy (2mg packs), hope they are not injurious...

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Yes it does help. But suggest you consult a physician before taking it as he will suggest u the dosage as per your blood pressure. Because if taken in high dose it can shoot up your blood pressure. ...  Read More

I desperately want to quit smoking. I have tried nicotine substitutes, nicotine patches, gums and E cigarettes. I just can't quit. Is there a medicine that can shut off the craving and let me quit completely.

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Want to quit smoking are there are any nicotine gums that are safe. I smoke three cigarette a day please give me some tips to stop smoking

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I want to quit smoking kindly advice me. I have tried nicotine gums but it doesnt help. Tell me effective medicine

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There are drugs like Zyban and Champix that help. You need to take them under advise of a physician. If addiction is high you need to join group therapy sessions at some good place. If you believe you ...  Read More

Can a patient who recently had stents installed in LAD arteries take nicotine gums/skin patches? He is an avid smoker who had a heart surgery due to calcium depositition and arterial blockage. The Doctor who operated on him is currently unavailable for consultation. The patient now has some severe withdrawal symptoms and craves smoke..

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My father is a juvenile diabetic and he smokes. Recently he got some lungs disease due to which doctor advised him to quit smoking completely. He is strugling in quiting smoking. So, I want to know how nicotin gum suits for a diabetic person. Is it advisable or does it hamper blood sugar in anyway? .

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Nicotine gum is helpful,it wont affect bs ...  Read More

I have been smoking for a year and now I want to quit smoking as I am facing health issues..but it seems I am quiet addicted to it ...as since I am at home I can't go out to buy nicotine patches or gum..how shall I quit it?

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Certain details required to decide your dosage Frequency of smoking No cig. Per day Time of smoking Craving And other question related to smoking Based on it doctor can comment on it ...  Read More

I want to quit smoking but I fear withdrawal symptoms. Whenever I go without smoking for extended hours, I can feel my heart pounding, some breathing difficulties and a lot of anxiety. Also experience fatigue and demotivation. I had tried the nicotine gums earlier but it didn't work. Is there anything that will help me to ease through the withd

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi, I've been using nicotex 4mg for over a year now. Can I continue to use it or stop being dependent on it.

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Better to stop. ...  Read More

Hi, I have decided to quit smoking but worry about the withdrawal symptoms. I want to use nicotine patches. Smoked around 5-8 cigarettes in a day. How mg of nicotine patch should I start with?

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Start with 14mg. One patch for 24 hours. I hope it will help. Consult a nearby physician. ...  Read More

Dear sir, After 12 years, I quit chewing tobacco by using Nicotex gum. Now I am habitual of Nicotex gum for the last 5 months. I take 6-8 gums of 2 mg daily. Is it okay to use it or it may lead to some health issues in future? What problems may occur? Any other alternative option? Thank you. Regards.

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

I have been trying to quit smoking and chewing tobacco products but laps again & again. I also have already tried with nicotine therapy but doesn't work at all.is their effective medicine available in India to make me help to quit this bad havits?

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Quitting any addictive is just a matter of second.. Consult a psychological Counselor to overcome this issue by a therapy session.. ...  Read More

Hello Sir/ Ma'am, I tried to find a satisfactory answer about whether nicotine pouches ( nicotex) causes fatty liver disease. Please suggest. Thanks

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yes, it causes ...  Read More

Hi everyone good evening how many days nicotine lasts in body after quitting gutkha And what should we do to detoxi nicotine from body

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Please consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management of nicotine addiction. ...  Read More

Hi, Asking behalf of my family member. Wanted to confirm whether with the help of medicine, a female can quit tobacco. If yes, please advise. How effective is the nicotine gums for quitting the tobacco. Thanks in advance.

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Yes .. ofcourse Treatment according to how much she addicted tobacco Nicotine chewing gum are available .. ...  Read More

I am planning to take nicotine tablet for one month to improve concentration? I am planning to meet doctor What is your opinion?

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Hello, I was a ex smoker and have quit smoking almost 3 months ago. After I have quit smoking I saw these small dots on the roof of the mouth, these do not irritate me. I also have regular consultations with my dentist as well for oral hygiene. Are these of any concern? Please suggest. Any medicines that I can take to reduce these?

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Actively smoking past 10 years 10-15 cigarettes a day and now want to quit smoking , already tried nicotine patches but after sometime started smoking again. Can anyone plz suggest what treatment should i go for homeopathy or allopathy with minimal or No side effects.

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Take a consultation to pulmonologist for better evaluation and tratment ...  Read More

I have smoking for 1 and half years and i quit from 3 months till now. From when I quit I don't have erections and sex drive after 3 days which means decreased in sex drive. What's the reason If the reason is reduced in thyroxine levels then it's curable or not

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If it is so then go for hormon profile and yes it is curable also get serum tertosterone done ...  Read More

Respected Doctor, I've used every method that is available to quit smoking, Like Chewing Gums, Strips, Patches but can't be able to keep up with those mentally. Already took counseling for this. I couldn't control myself mentally to avoid this. Requesting you to give any alternate medications or anything else to quit smoking. Thank you.

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I am on NRT, having 5-6 gums everyday but I also meditate. Does nicotine in gums cancel out meditation effects? I don't feel my meditation sessions much effective these days. Additionally if not meditation can I still do breathing exercises for mental benefits?

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No nicotine gum patch has no such side effects. Yes you can do breathing exercises. No issues with that ...  Read More

I want to check nicotine in my body please suggest the test name to check whether nicotine is present or not

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Urine Or Saliva Test ...  Read More

Hello, is there nicotine vaccine available in India which helps in quit smoking. If yes how much is the price

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ...  Read More

Dear sir, I am male. 33 years old. My weight is 100kg. No blood pressure. No diabetes. No any underlying condition. I have been infected with sars-2 covid virus on May 23. I have been admitted in hospital on May 25. My CT score was 20/40 on June 1. I have been discharged from hospital on June 7. I took 12 days home rest after discharge. Now all my

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Yes very safe but try to use them in guidance of dr otherwise u may develop addiction of nicotex chewing gum. Feel free to consult with the history like: 1. Since when r u smoking 2. Cigarettes smoke ...  Read More

Are there any non nicotin medications to help quit smoking? Or which brand of nicotin gums are preferable?

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There r multiple options to quit smoking. I think nicotex gum is a good choice ...  Read More

I m looking prescription for chantix tablets for nicotine de-addiction. Can anyone prescribe these tablets as it is very effective

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Yes ...  Read More

I have nicotine addiction from past 11-12 yrs but I m not able to get rid of it despite trying so hard for it. I need a pharmaceutical treatment. Kindly help

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You can go for nicotine gums/patch ...  Read More

I'm 26 and I have acid reflux problem. I chew tobacco with paan leaf. I want to quit it and replace with nicotine therapy. Can I use nicotine gums with acid reflux ? Please suggest

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Yes . And start antacid as well ...  Read More

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