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Here are some possible side effects you may notice while using nicotine gum

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Nicotine gum, such as Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex), is a type of medicinal nicotine replacement therapy.

It’s a smoking cessation aid, meaning that people chew it on a short-term basis to control symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine dependency.

The FDA has approved nicotine gum to help users quit smoking, but many people wonder about its potential side effects.

Here are some possible adverse acute and long-term effects you may notice.

There is very little nicotine in each piece of gum, and it doesn’t get to the brain as quickly as the nicotine from a cigarette.

It’s possible to become dependent on nicotine gum, especially if you misuse it.

If you notice yourself forming a habit or experiencing symptoms of withdrawal, such as headaches, you can try tapering off by lowering your dose or chewing it less frequently.