addiction

[marie301cat]

hi is there long term effects using nicotine lozenges? I stopped smoking nearly one year ago i still use 5 per day of 2 mg strength.

[Javaughantay]

I dont think but you should better ask a doctor.

[teko]

Since they contain the drug nicotine, I dont know how they could not have a long term effect. I also think you run the risk of becoming addicted to those just as easily as smoking or chewing, just damaging different organs is all. I would worry about the throat and gums specifically.

[tschock]

I've read about throat cancer occuring, but not too sure about that. They claim they are safe, but not sure for how long.
I think maybe after a year it would be safe to wean yourself off of them by using other candies. Maybe try replacing 2 of your 5 lozenges a day with a cough drop or something...then work your way up to none a day.
You are over the "habit" part of smoking which they claim is the toughest part...the nicotine withdrawl period is 3 days max...the rest, they say, is all habit and all in your head.
Who knows...you've done much better than I...and I'm proud of you for that!
Good luck.