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Nowadays there are many different ways to assist in stopping smoking including nicotine lozenges, another addition to the rapidly growing nicotine replacement therapy market. These lozenges are readily available in most pharmacies and do not require a prescription from a doctor.
Most of the lozenges being sold come in the form of a small candy containing nicotine. As the patient sucks on the lozenge, nicotine is slowly released and quickly absorbed by the mouth's lining. Due to not everyone being addicted to the same amount of nicotine, there are two strengths available, 2 mg and 4 mg. A 2 mg lozenge is equivalent to about one cigarette whereas the 4 mg is double that. Heavy smokers are advised to take the 4 mg kind to begin with, as their body is used to much higher doses of nicotine.
These lozenges are not to be eaten like candy and have quite specific instructions. Usually the lozenge needs to be placed in the mouth and sucked gently until you can taste a peppery flavor, this is the nicotine. When this happens, put it between your gums and cheek until the taste wears away. When you can no longer taste the nicotine, suck it again and repeat the process. This is then done again and again until there is no nicotine left. Usually a lozenge can last up to half an hour.
This particular method of nicotine replacement is particularly effective due to the speed that the nicotine is taken into the bloodstream. This significantly decreases the chance of withdrawal symptoms, and in turn the chance of smoking. Cravings can be fully controlled and often gone altogether after a couple of weeks use. Statistics have shown that the use of lozenges can double a smokers chances of quitting smoking.
Before using, it is important to note the side affects associated with nicotine lozenges. Some of these include, diarrhea, hiccups, coughing, heart burn, headache, stomach pain or discomfort, gas and nausea. It is reported that around one percent of users will experience some kind of side effect.
It is also common for patients to have some soreness of the throat and gums. You do not need to worry too much about this but it is advised that you see a doctor if the effects last more than a few days.
Whilst following a nicotine replacement treatment such as this one, you should not use any tobacco products. If you do it is likely that your body will encounter a nicotine overdose causing symptoms such as painful headaches, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, cold sweats, blurred vision, dizziness, fainting, diarrhea, trouble breathing and a rapid heart rate.
If you believe you are overdosing or think someone you know is, you must get medial attention right away.
Doctors advise pregnant women to not use this form of medication. Although it is not fully known whether nicotine can be passed to a baby via breastfeeding, it is better to avoid taking it until you have spoken to your doctor first. Doctors and pharmacists are always the best resource when you have any questions about medication like nicotine lozenges , so if you are unsure about anything related to your health please run it by a qualified professional.
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