What are the effects of continuing to chew nicotine gum beyond the recommended twelve weeks?
(A person I know has been chewing it for years.) A. It can be hard to give up nicotine, whether in cigarettes or chewing gum. Nicorette gum is fairly safe but can cause side effects such as nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, headache or heart palpitations. Gradually reducing the amount of Nicorette may ease withdrawal. Using a nicotine patch instead might help.
