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How To Quit Nicotine Chewing Gum?
Question: Dear Sir/Madam
i was regular adict person for chewing tobaco, now i have planned to quit it since last week, also one of my friend refer me to chewing Nicotine Ciewing gum 4 MG and i am using it since last week but till date i am unable to stop/quit Nicotine Ciewing gum.
so need your help & sugegstion in this regard to quit completely a nicotine.
i was regular adict person for chewing tobaco, now i have planned to quit it since last week, also one of my friend refer me to chewing Nicotine Ciewing gum 4 MG and i am using it since last week but till date i am unable to stop/quit Nicotine Ciewing gum.
so need your help & sugegstion in this regard to quit completely a nicotine.
Brief Answer:
Try gradual withdrawal...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can try gradual withdrawal over a period of time. For example:
- Reduce the number of chewing gums you use in a day. Try cutting down one or two gums every week until you are left with no more.
- Increase duration between two consequetive gum use gradually.
When you find the lowering numbers very difficult there are few medications such as buproprion that are known to help. You can try these drugs under consultation of a psychiatrist.
Nicotine quitting is easy if you are well motivated. Try the aforementioned options.
Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Try gradual withdrawal...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can try gradual withdrawal over a period of time. For example:
- Reduce the number of chewing gums you use in a day. Try cutting down one or two gums every week until you are left with no more.
- Increase duration between two consequetive gum use gradually.
When you find the lowering numbers very difficult there are few medications such as buproprion that are known to help. You can try these drugs under consultation of a psychiatrist.
Nicotine quitting is easy if you are well motivated. Try the aforementioned options.
Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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