What you should know before using Commit lozenges

April 23rd, 2010, Author: admin, Categories: Ways to quit smoking

Commit lozenges is deterrent that help smokers to quit smoking cigarettes. Commit lozenges is related to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and contain nicotine, which will reduce the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal when you quit smoking.
They are over-the-counter, but if you have a medical condition or are on any medications, talk to your doctor before using them.
You should be careful when self-administering a stop smoking lozenge such as Commit.
First of all, do not use other tobacco products. You could overdose on nicotine if you are using the stop smoking lozenge and continue to use tobacco.

Before consumption of Commit lozenges don’t eat or drink 15 minutes and don’t chew up the lozenge like you might eat hard candy. If you chew it, you could get sick from the large amount of nicotine you will then release into your mouth.

Avoid taking more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours and no more than 20 in a day as you can run the risk of nicotine poisoning.

Don’t take Commit lozenges if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. In case if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement you should ask you doctor.

You need also professional medical advice before taking Commit lozenges in cases if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; if you are using other medicines to help you quit smoking; if you are on a low-sodium diet or if you have phenylketonuria (PKU); if you have high blood pressure or heart problems (eg, chest pain, irregular heartbeat), or you have had a heart attack; if you have an ulcer, diabetes, overactive thyroid, blood vessel problems, or adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).

Side effects of Commit lozenges

Some of the side effects found with the stop smoking lozenge such Commit are: insomnia, hiccups, coughing, nausea, headache, flatulence, and heartburn. Before you start taking Commit lozenges or any other nicotine replacement therapy for a stop smoking aid, ensure you consult your doctor.