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4 problems with NRT

4 Problems With Nicotine Replacement Therapy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held a study that showed that 480,000 deaths are caused by smoking each year. Since this is a huge national and worldwide issue, there are several methods out there to help you quit smoking. However, some methods are better than others. One method that people use to quit smoking that has a few problems is Nicotine Replacement Therapy. This article will discuss some of these problems in more detail.

There Are A Lot Of Negative Side Effects…

When you implement nicotine replacement therapy you are increasing the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in your brain just like nicotine from cigarettes. This way withdrawal symptoms are more minimal and ideally you taper off using them.

Side effects from gum include pain in your jaw, an upset stomach, hiccups, a tingling sensation on your tongue, headaches, or a bad taste in your mouth.

Side effects from lozenges include an upset stomach, hiccups, and headaches, along with excessive gas and flatulence.

When using the patch, your skin may become irritated and you may not be able to sleep properly. The inhaler can irritate your throat and stomach and may cause you to cough.

Addiction

Another problem with nicotine replacement therapy is the fact that you can become addicted to the nicotine replacement, just as you were addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes. Also, dragging out those cravings longer than possible could cause you slip back into smoking more easily.

But is it Effective?

All forms of nicotine replacement increase your chances of quitting for good by about 50%. A lot of the success of nicotine replacement therapy is not based on the nicotine replacement alone, but it also requires that you find support groups to help you succeed. When you choose to use Quit Stop Now, you not only have the vitamins needed to quit smoking, but the support that you need is also included.

There Is No Magic

At the end of the day, there is no magic that can help you stop smoking. It is a decision that must first be made internally by you, and then you need to seek out the medication, support, and anything else that you need to successfully quit.

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