Nicotine Withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on nicotine reduces or stops use.
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About
Nicotine withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on nicotine reduces or stops use. Symptoms typically peak within 72 hours of quitting and can last several weeks. A combination of nicotine replacement therapy, pharmacological support, and behavioural strategies significantly improves quit rates.
What it feels like
Intense cravings for cigarettes or nicotine
Irritability, frustration, or anger
Anxiety and restlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Increased appetite and weight gain
When to get help
See a doctor before quitting if you have a history of depression or mental illness, as nicotine withdrawal can trigger depressive episodes. Seek help if mood changes are severe or you develop thoughts of self-harm.
What it feels like
Intense cravings for cigarettes or nicotine
Irritability, frustration, or anger
Anxiety and restlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Increased appetite and weight gain
When to get help
See a doctor before quitting if you have a history of depression or mental illness, as nicotine withdrawal can trigger depressive episodes. Seek help if mood changes are severe or you develop thoughts of self-harm.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Pharma · Very strong
Varenicline (Champix)
Pharma · Very strong
Behavioural Support and Quit Coaching
Therapy · Strong
Bupropion (Zyban)
Pharma · Strong
Aerobic Exercise During Quit
Lifestyle · Moderate
Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation
Therapy · Moderate
Cytisine (Tabex)
Natural · Moderate
Trigger Identification and Avoidance
Lifestyle · Moderate
Dietary Changes for Cessation
Dietary · Limited
St. John's Wort for Cessation Mood Support
Natural · Limited
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Research
Very strong
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Varenicline (Champix)
Research
Very strong
Community
No ratings yet
Behavioural Support and Quit Coaching
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Bupropion (Zyban)
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Aerobic Exercise During Quit
Research
Moderate
Community
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Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Cytisine (Tabex)
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Trigger Identification and Avoidance
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Dietary Changes for Cessation
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
St. John's Wort for Cessation Mood Support
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.