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Health Encyclopedia: Symptoms Of Nicotine Withdrawal
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Symptoms of Withdrawal
After you quit smoking, you with have some withdrawal symptoms. Such symptoms generally peak in intensity 3 -5 days after you quit, and usually disappear after 2 weeks, although some may persist for several months.
The symptoms of withdrawal include both physical and mental difficulties.
Physical Symptoms.
- Tingling in the hands and feet
- Sweating
- Intestinal disorders (cramps, nausea)
- Headaches
- Sore throat, coughing, and signs of a cold
Withdrawal symptoms should be treated according...
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References
...and safety of the novel selective nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, varenicline, for smoking cessation. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Aug 14-28;166(15):1571-7.Nides M, Oncken C, Gonzales... Read more »Health Risks of Smoking
...may also be at increased risk for obesity and diabetes.Women who want to become pregnant should try smoking cessation aids before they try to conceive and make all attempts to quit. If new mothers... Read more »Stop Smoking Methods
...fewer than 5 percent actually succeed. A June 2006 report published by the NIH says that the available smoking cessation products and therapies are greatly underused. If more smokers asked for or... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Highlights
...progression of PAD.Drug TreatmentExperts recommend the following drug treatments for select patients with PAD:Smoking cessation therapies such as nicotine replacement or bupropionACE inhibitors or... Read more »Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Risk Factors
...including squamous cell carcinoma and giant basal cell carcinomas. For more information on smoking and smoking cessation, see In-Depth Report #41: Smoking. Read more »Images
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