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Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 3, 2003, at 19:05:16
And still going strong--I *love* this thing! lol Just an update. :-)
Posted by elbee on August 3, 2003, at 19:26:13
In reply to Day 12 on the Nicotrol Inhaler..., posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 3, 2003, at 19:05:16
Ame Sans Vie,
Congratulations, that's terrific. Twelve days is really a huge step. Glad to hear of your success.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 4, 2003, at 6:11:52
In reply to Re: Day 12 on the Nicotrol Inhaler..., posted by elbee on August 3, 2003, at 19:26:13
Thanks. :-) I just read something really shocking though (to me, anyway). The prescribing literature says you should use "at least 6 cartridges, but no more than 16" per day. I've been getting by just great using two cartridges every three days!! lol (just as an FYI, each cartridge contains 10mg nicotine, and only 4mg of that actually gets delivered into your system -- Marlboros contain around 1mg nicotine per cigarette)
Posted by Sebastian on August 4, 2003, at 11:52:31
In reply to Re: Day 12 on the Nicotrol Inhaler... » elbee, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 4, 2003, at 6:11:52
Yay when I was chewing nicorette, I could make a quarter pice last 3 days, of the 4mg gum.
Sebastian
Posted by elbee on August 4, 2003, at 16:06:19
In reply to Re: Day 12 on the Nicotrol Inhaler... » elbee, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 4, 2003, at 6:11:52
That's great. Less tapering for you!
I really need to follow your inspiration as I have been wanting to try to quit (that's a big difference from quitting...obviously).
I'll bet you feel healthier already! I know I do at least (and feel more in control of my life) if I'm not smoking.
Best wishes.
Posted by Anonne on August 7, 2003, at 0:19:31
In reply to Day 12 on the Nicotrol Inhaler..., posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 3, 2003, at 19:05:16
Wonderful!
May I ask how much and how long you smoked cigarettes for before you quit?I've been at it for close to 23 (gasp!) years and I'm 38. The patch was not helpful, and had a horrid rebound of clinical depression while (trying to) quit. But inhalers deliver the same type of burst nicotine as smoking, unlike the steady-stream delivery of the transdermal patch.
I'm down to a bit under a pack a day. I have some sample Nicotrol inhalers, have yet to try.
Tell us more!
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 7, 2003, at 16:11:10
In reply to Re: Day 12 on the Nicotrol Inhaler..., posted by Anonne on August 7, 2003, at 0:19:31
> Wonderful!
> May I ask how much and how long you smoked cigarettes for before you quit?Thanks. :-) I was smoking two packs a day for seven years, since I was thirteen.
> I've been at it for close to 23 (gasp!) years and I'm 38. The patch was not helpful, and had a horrid rebound of clinical depression while (trying to) quit. But inhalers deliver the same type of burst nicotine as smoking, unlike the steady-stream delivery of the transdermal patch.
You're right, the Inhaler offers a very obvious advantage, and it really does cover all the bases of cigarette withdrawal:
1. Nicotine replacement therapy
2. Nicotine vapor causes mild irritation to the mouth and throat, almost as if you were smoking.
3. The Inhaler is great for smokers who have extreme difficulty quitting because they feel they have to be doing something with their hands.
4. It has a menthol flavor, so menthol smokers will certainly enjoy that aspect. :-)> I'm down to a bit under a pack a day. I have some sample Nicotrol inhalers, have yet to try.
> Tell us more!First of all, since you're down to less than pack a day, may I ask exactly what type of cigarettes you smoke, as well as approximately how many per day? I ask this because then I can calculate your current daily nicotine intake and then advise you as to how many cartridges of Nicotrol you should start with.
After you answer me this, I'll be able to answer all your questions.
God and goddess bless Nicotrol Inhaler!! :-)
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