TIPS AND SUPPORTS FOR GOING SMOKE-FREE
WITH NICOTINE GUM
Welcome to the start of a smoke-free you.
The decision to stop smoking is one of the most important choices you will ever make. By choosing a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to help you quit, you’re starting on the right path.
Using an NRT, such as a gum, means following a quit program like the one we recommend under “Starting the Program.” Your success depends on your level of addiction to tobacco, the effort you put toward quitting and your commitment to following the plan.
Quitting isn’t easy, but we are here for support. Explore our site for important usage information, as well as tips and advice to help you nix the habit for good.
Understanding Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Nicotine Polacrilex Gum is a type of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). It delivers nicotine to your body, temporarily relieving nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking. Unlike cigarettes, an NRT delivers a lower, steady level of nicotine to your blood. When used as directed, nicotine gum helps you regulate, control, and gradually reduce your body’s craving for nicotine.
Nicotine Polacrilex Gum does not contain any tar or carbon monoxide and, therefore, doesn’t present the same medical risks as cigarettes. However, the gum still contains nicotine, which is the addictive ingredient in cigarettes. For some people, nicotine gum can occasionally cause mouth or throat irritation, headaches, nausea, hiccups, upset stomach or dizziness.
The sole reason for using Nicotine Polacrilex Gum is to decrease and slowly eliminate your need for nicotine while you control cravings. Good luck on your quit journey. Always remember, you are stronger than the urge to smoke!