Warnings and Precautions:
Nicotine gum may not be the right choice for those with temporomandibular joint disease (TMJ) or for those with dentures
or other vulnerable dental work.
When nicotine gum is chewed like regular chewing gum, unpleasant side effects may be experienced which are similar to
when people smoke cigarettes for the first time. Symptoms of too much nicotine include:
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Nausea or vomiting
Irritation of the mouth and throat
Hiccups
Other side-effects, that are often experienced when first starting to use the gum, include:
Aching jaw muscles from chewing the gum for long periods
Soreness or ulceration of the mouth
Headaches
Loud or rapid beating of the heart
Excessive salivation
Belching as the result of swallowing air while chewing the gum
Women should take precautions to avoid pregnancy while using the nicotine gum. If pregnancy occurs, the use of the gum
should be discontinued.
Do not swallow the gum! Adverse effects are unlikely, but if they are experienced, contact a physician or local poison
control center immediately. Nicotine overdose could occur if many pieces are chewed or swallowed in a short period of
time.
Keep nicotine gum and any nicotine replacement therapy away from children and pets! If a child or pet accidentally
swallows a piece of gum, contact a physician, veterinarian or local poison control center immediately.
Debora J. Orrick, M.A., LCDC, CTAC-ACP
Tom Ferguson, M.D.
Date Published: November, 1998
Date Reviewed: November, 1998
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