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Nicotine Gum

Nicotine gum is the most popular of the Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT’S). Like all NRT’s, it works by delivering nicotine to the body. The nicotine enters the blood steam via absorption by the tissues in the mouth. It works more quickly than the patch but unlike cigarette smoke, which works almost instantly, the nicotine in the gum takes several minutes to reach the brain.

The nicotine in the gum replaces the nicotine the smoker previously got cigarettes and thereby allows the smoker to concentrate on overcoming the habitual side of smoking before dealing with nicotine withdrawal.

However, while all the other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes are eliminated, you’re still stuck with the nicotine and nicotine is by far the most poisonous of the chemicals and the most addictive.

Nicotine Gum Side Effects

The following nicotine gum side effects should by reported to your doctor as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching, hives, and/or swelling of face, lips, or, tongue.
changes in hearing
changes in vision
chest pain
cold sweats
confusion
fast, irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded
headaches
nausea, vomitin
stomach pain
weakness

The following side effects usually so serious and do not have to be reported unless they continue or are bothersome.

diarrhea
drymouth
hiccups
irritability
nervousness or restlessness
trouble sleeping or vivid dreams
qum disease
hair loss

Also, one should not smoke while using this or any of the NRT's as this may cause a nicotine overdose and definately not while pregnant because of a higher incidence of birth defects and other complications

Cost

The cost of nicotine gum, of course, will vary depending on usage. But assuming the usage follows the recommended guidelines, which allows 15 – 20 pieces a day, the cost would be approximately $300 for three months. The cost would naturally be more if the person continues longer (although three months is all that is recommended).

Pros

The gum, as well as all NRT’s, allow smoker to deal with one withdrawal problem at a time. One can take the three months to break smoking habits before having to deal with nicotine withdrawal.

Cons

While the smoker continues with nicotine chewing gum, they are still bringing nicotine into their body and thereby continuing their addiction. At some point they will still have to go through nicotine withdrawal.
Using the gum is is a little involved. One cannot eat or drink while chewing the gum. The gum must be chewed intermittently and for most of the time is “parked “in the cheek”.
There are many potential physical side effects associated with all NRT’s.
Partially due to the absence of counseling, the success rate for the gum after six months was, according to one study, about 8%.

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