Nicotine gum triggers abdominal distress and nausea if it is chewed often and for a prolonged period. It may also cause bloating and indigestion in some people.

Isn't the Gum Addicting? If you've ever felt as though you were becoming hooked on nicotine gum, you might not have been imagining it. Even though the nicotine levels in the stop-smoking product is lower than in cigarettes, there could be an addictive component to its use in some individuals.

The nicotine gum is an FDA-approved medicine that can help people quit smoking. It can be used every 2 hours by itself to control withdrawal symptoms, or it may be used as needed for stronger cravings when used in combination with nicotine patch.

NICORETTE® chewing gum contains nicotine, added as nicotine polacrilex. They are available in 2mg and 4mg strengths and are available in five flavours: classic, icymint, freshmint, spearmint and freshfruit.

Quit-smoking medicines containing nicotine (NRTs) do not cause death and diseases like cigarettes do. Most of the dangers of smoking are due to the hundreds of toxic chemicals in the cigarette smoke, not the nicotine. Using a nicotine medicine will not cause cancer like smoking.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Heart palpitations - rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat. Increase in blood pressure.

Quit-smoking medicines containing nicotine (NRTs) do not cause death and diseases like cigarettes do. Most of the dangers of smoking are due to the hundreds of toxic chemicals in the cigarette smoke, not the nicotine. Using a nicotine medicine will not cause cancer like smoking.

You can chew a second piece of gum within the hour if needed. If you smoke regularly, it's best to use at least 9 pieces of gum per day for the first 6 weeks, and you can use up to 24 pieces of gum per day. You can also consider adding the nicotine patch, as described above.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following potential side effects from Nicorette Gum: Mouth, teeth or jaw problems occur. Irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur. You have symptoms of nicotine overdose (such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat)

To improve your chances of quitting smoking, chew at least 9 pieces of nicotine gum each day for the first 6 weeks. Chew nicotine gum slowly until you can taste the nicotine or feel a slight tingling in your mouth. Then stop chewing and place (park) the chewing gum between your cheek and gum.

Mouth/teeth/jaw problems, headache, heartburn, sweating, or diarrhea may occur.

Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum per day. Following 6 weeks of use, you can reduce use to 1 piece every 2-4 hours, and then 1 piece every 4-8 hours. If you use fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or do not smoke every day, talk with your doctor or other healthcare provider about dosing.