Advantages of using nicotine How to use nicotine lozenges HSN lozenges: properly: Easy to use. Can be used in combina- tion with other nicotine replacement to  Place one lozenge in your mouth Nicotine help reduce withdrawal. Do not chew and allow it to dissolve slowly. lozenges.  After a couple of minutes, move the Replacement lozenge from one side of your Consult your pharmacist or physi- mouth to the other. Therapy cian prior to using the patch if the fol-  Do not chew, swallow or suck on lowing apply to you: the lozenge as you might with a Nicotine Lozenges cough drop.  Treated for heart condition, experi-  The lozenge should take about 20 encing angina to 30 minutes to dissolve.  Treated for stomach issues or hav-  Don’t have any acidic beverages ing stomach pains like coffee, tea, juice and soda  Hyperthyroidism while using the lozenge. The acid  High blood pressure in these drinks can prevent your  Allergies to medications mouth from absorbing the nicotine  Diabetes requiring insulin from the lozenge.  Kidney or liver problems  It is important to carry the lozenges  Respiratory conditions such as but with you at all times so that you can not limited to asthma, COPD or respond to your cravings when they and Nicotine Gum taking medication for lungs occur.

 Treated for peripheral vascular Can I use both the nicotine lozenge disease and the nicotine patch? Yes, if you are Nicotine gum is a nicotine replace-  Treated for cerebral vascular dis- using the patch and continue to have ment therapy (NRT) product. Each ease cravings, it is reasonable to also use nic- piece of gum has nicotine in it, which is

otine gum, lozenges or inhalers. Speak released when chewed, allowing you to Possible side effects of using with your doctor or pharmacist to deter- receive nicotine when you have a crav- nicotine lozenges: mine what method is best for you. ing for a cigarette.  Nausea  Stomach upset  Mouth, throat or gum irritation Important: it is important to complete  Hiccups treatment. If you feel you need to use  Headaches Nicotine Replacement Therapy for a  Taste change longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider. (disponible en français) HSN Tobacco Treatment Specialist 4 5

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are similar to a cough HSN to be used in the same fashion. Each Nicotine Lozenges Nicotine Lozenges butdrop or a sore throat lozenge they are not lozenge has nicotine in it, which is re- leased when used, allowing you to receive nicotine when you have a craving for cigarette. Can I smoke cigarettes and use the nicotine lozenge at the same time? not smoke or receive nicotine through snuff or other sources at the same time as using nicotine lozenges as you may get too much nicotine and experience side effects.

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ed incorrectly, you tine from the gum. prevent your mouth (between your cheek It takes 15 to 30 minutes for It takes 15 to 30 minutes Reducing the side effects of gum: Use the gum correctly. Nicotine is not like regular gum. If us are more likely to experience side effects including dizziness and hiccups. Rinse the gum with water after use to decrease mouth sores. How to use nicotine gum properly: Nicotine gum shouldn’t be chewed like reg- ular chewing gum. Avoid acidic food or beverages like coffee, tea, juice, and soda 15 minutes before using the gum. The acid in these products can from absorbing the nico Use chew-park technique. 'Chew' the gum 3 to 5 times, then “park” the gum in cor- ner of your mouth and gums). Wait one minute, chew the gum a few more times, and then “park” the gum again. Repeat the 'chew' and “park” process for 30 minutes. working. the gum to start 1 ssues or having , COPD or taking

Treated for heart condition, experi- encing angina Treated for stomach i stomach pains Hyperthyroidism High blood pressure Allergies to medications Diabetes requiring insulin Kidney or liver problems Respiratory conditions such as but not limited to asthma Treated for peripheral vascular dis- ease Treated for cerebral vascular disease Nausea Stomach upset Mouth, throat or gum irritation Jaw ache Hiccups Headaches Trouble sleeping medication for lungs Advantages of using nicotine gum: You can use the gum to help you reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke daily. pharmacist or physician Consult your prior to using the patch if following ap- ply to you:           Possible side effects of using nic- otine gum:       