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Preparing for Nicotine Withdrawal
Preparing for Nicotine WithdrawalUsing tobacco is physically addictive. When you quit you may need help coping with the cravings andwithdrawal symptoms that you will experience.These physical cravings and withdrawal symptoms drive many people back to tobacco.Although unpleasant, these symptoms will go away over time. Many people find using nicotine replacementproducts very helpful in combatting these intense cravings.You may cough more often because your lungs are cleaning out the waste left by tobacco. Again, this is agood thing.You may feel irritable or have mood swings.Hunger, food cravings, difficulty concentrating or sleeping, and constipation are also possible.The worst of these are over in a few days, but some degree of symptoms may continue for three to four weeks.Make a plan with your healthcare provider ahead of your quit date for ways to cope with these symptoms.They may recommend you use nicotine replacement therapy.“The lozenges helped a little bit for the immediate urge.”Preparing for your nicotine withdrawal symptoms before you quit will help you to cope with them, overcomethem and stay quit.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59457B EN PreparingforNicotineWithdrawal.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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