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Can I use antipsychotics and antidepressants with Nicotex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from psychosis, anxiety, depression, and panic disorder which used to be at its peak before few months. I used to smoke seven to eight cigarettes a day. I visited a psychologist counselor and she told me to quit smoking by using Nicotex every two hours. But I am scared ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you been diagnosed with psychosis, anxiety, panic disorder, and depression?What were the other medicines apart from Nicotex gums which were prescribed to you? Was any improvement noted after taking those medicines? Nicotex can be taken as many times as you would... Read Full »
What can be done to stop smoking habit?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a smoking habit for the past eight years. How can I stop smoking? I have used Nicotex to relieve this issue. Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your post and understand your concern, Let me assure you that quitting smoking is not as difficult as people believe, if you have a strong will, there are many treatment options. I would suggest some of them. You can start taking Bupropion sustained rel... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is a daily smoker, smoking about one bundle of bidis daily. How can I help him in quitting his habit? His behavior has changed recently. Should I be worried? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for choosing icliniq for your healthcare needs. My goal is to make sure your visit goes as smoothly and pleasantly as possible. Smoking cessation is challenging. I suggest the following measures for smoking cessation. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take th... Read Full »
Is it advisable to smoke once a day with 9 to 10 Nicotex gums?
Query: Hello doctor, I have smoked excessively (one pack a day) for six years now. I feel the need to quit now but nothing will give me the same feeling and hit that a cigarette gives me. So I have decided to gradually reduce the habit. I have bought a pack of Nicotex and instead of quitting cold turkey, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My recommendation would be not to take Nicotine on a regular basis. Instead of that, take it whenever you have a craving for it. You may take up to 8 to 10 tablets initially, but you have to reduce that also, as few people get addicted to that also. I would recommend yo... Read Full »
Does Nicotine gums increase blood sugar levels in a diabetic?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a diabetic. Does chewing nicotine gum will increase sugar level? Does stress in the heart increase the sugar level? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Nicotine chewing gum causes dental issues and sometimes hair loss and flushing. However, it does not increase blood sugar. So, you can take that it is 1000 times better to take nicotine chewing gum than cigarette especially once you have dia... Read Full »