Pros and Cons of Nicotine Gum

All nicotine replacement therapy options have pros and cons

Pros of nicotine gum

  • No prescription needed, available over the counter
  • Comes in different flavors and two strengths (4mg and 2mg)
  • Flexible and convenient - you are in control of how often you use it
  • Can be used regularly and when you feel withdrawal symptoms or cravings coming on
  • Gets nicotine into your body faster than patches or quit-smoking pills
  • Can be used with the patch to deal with extra strong cravings
  • You put it in your mouth, which can help substitute for a cigarette or vape/e-cigarette
  • Can help delay weight gain that sometimes goes along with quitting

Cons of nicotine gum

  • May not be a good choice if you have dental problems or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
  • Must use often during the day to maintain nicotine levels