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
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