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Health Conditions
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Smoking Cessation
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of high nicotine addiction include but are not limited to:
- Nicotine craving within the first hour of waking
- Having difficulty refraining from smoking in places where it is forbidden
- Smoking more than ten cigarettes per day (although any nicotine use is unhealthy)
- Smoking even when very ill and unable to go to work or get out of bed
Nicotine withdrawal often occurs within 24 hours of refraining from nicotine use. Signs of nicotine withdrawal include:
- Depressed or elevated mood
- Insomnia
- Irritability, frustration, or anger
- Anxiety
- Difficulty concentrating
- Restlessness
- Decreased heart rate
- Increased appetite or weight gain
The presence of at least four signs of withdrawal is needed to be diagnosed with nicotine withdrawal. It is important to continually self-monitor for these signs.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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