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Post by Don on Jun 29, 2004 13:50:29 GMT -5
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms:
Withdrawal from nicotine, an addictive drug found in tobacco, is characterized by symptoms that include headache, anxiety, nausea and a craving for more tobacco. Nicotine creates a chemical dependency, so that the body develops a need for a certain level of nicotine at all times. Unless that level is maintained, the body will begin to go through withdrawal.
For tobacco users trying to quit, symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine are unpleasant and stressful, but temporary. Most withdrawal symptoms peak 48 hours after you quit and are completely gone in six months. But even after that you may still have to deal with the fact that you are probably eating more than you did as a smoker and may need to lose some weight.
SYMPTOMS
In active tobacco users, a lack of nicotine produces a wide range of withdrawal symptoms, including any or all of the following:
Headache. Nausea. Constipation or diarrhea. Falling heart rate and blood pressure. Fatigue, drowsiness and insomnia. Irritability. Difficulty concentrating. Anxiety. Depression. Increased hunger and caloric intake. Increased pleasantness of the taste of sweets. Tobacco cravings.
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