Quitting Smoking?

Question

When quitting smoking & your on the patch-Is it normal to have a dry mouth?(like no spit) Basically feeling as if you need something to drink, chew gum, brush your teeth-

Im going nutz- the no smoking part is fine- ( the patch is actually working) but my mouth is sooooooooooo dry

Answer 1

its the nicotine withdrawal. Good Luck

Answer 2

I WAS ON THE PATCH WHEN I QUIT BUT I NEVER HAD THAT PROBLEM TALK TO YOUR DR. NOW, AND SEE WHAT HE SAYS.
OTHERWISE IT NEVER HURT'S TO CHEW GUM. ECT.

Warnings
Do not use:
If you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine gum or other nicotine containing products.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
Heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat, nicotine can increase your heart rate;
High blood pressure not controlled with medication, nicotine can increase your blood pressure;
An allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems because you are more likely to get rashes.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
Using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug;
Taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
When using this product:
Do not smoke even when not wearing the patch. The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch;
If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
Skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash;
Irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur;
You get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nauseas, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Nicotine can increase your babys heart rate. First try to stop smoking without the nicotine patch.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Answer 3

you'll go thru a lot of quirky feelings!! I quit smoking (30years) and drinking (35years a drunk) almost three years ago,, both at the same time!! I just up and quit,, cold turkey,,, I still carry a large breath sprayer to keep my hands busy and for when I would get an urge!! The patch will cause some people more problems than its worth,, best to give them all up at once,, good luck,,

Answer 4

I just quit smoking (19 days ago) and I have the worst dry mouth. My lips are even chapped. Good luck to you!!

Answer 5

Yes it is a common side affect.

Answer 6

why not try drinking more water it will help rehydrate you and flush the nastiness out of your body

Answer 7

never smoked