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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Smoking Cessation > Quitting Smoking > nicorette gum side effects
Expert: Michael Dean
Date: 10/7/2008
Subject: nicorette gum side effects
Question
Hi, im currently 40yrs age, I've been on the nicorette gum on & off for approx 10 yrs in total, its become part of me, in that time i had 2 lapses due to life challenges where i smoked for a for approx a fortnight each time before going back to the gum, I'm a little concerned that i've been on it for so long but it does stop the urge to smoke, i'm taking approx 6-12 2mg pcs per day in half bits. My main concern is that i've been recently diagnosed with a form of periodontis/ receding gums & have a gut feel i may be worsening it by chewing nico gum, love some feedback &/ or info
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Dear Jaymez,
Unfortunately there is little data on the long term effects of the gum. Nicotine itself is very safe. But as you are finding some people have a very hard time completely kicking it.
You could try a nicotine patch to at least give your mouth a rest. There are also nicotine nasal sprays.
Alternatively Chantix (Champix in Europe) is a new drug that blocks the action of nicotine. Ask your doctor about it.
You have done the hardest and best part, quitting smoking.
I hope this helps,
Michael Dean, Ph.D.
Author "Empty Cribs-The Impact of Smoking on Child Health"
http//www.artsciencepub.com
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