How long do the side effects of quitting smoking last?
The first three days seem really hard with symptoms like feeling dizzy,anxiety etc
when will these side effects disappear and what else can I expect.
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Nicotine is an addictive drug,like any other.
Different factors affect how long it takes the body to remove nicotine and its by-products. In most cases, regular smokers will still have nicotine or its by-products, such as cotinine, in their bodies for about 3 to 4 days after stopping.
Symptoms usually start within a few hours of the last cigarette and peak about 2 to 3 days later when most of the nicotine and its by-products are out of the body. Withdrawal symptoms can last for a few days to up to several weeks. They will get better every day that you stay smoke-free.
Withdrawal symptoms can include any of the following:
dizziness (which may only last 1 to 2 days after quitting)
depression
anxiety
irritability
sleep disturbances, including having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and having bad dreams or even nightmares
trouble concentrating
restlessness or boredom
headaches
tiredness
increased appetite
weight gain
cough, dry mouth, sore throat, and nasal drip
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