I tried 2 the first day....once around supper then once before I slept. Started next day with one in the morning, then around lunch, supper and then bedtime again. You have to leave enough time...
I'm on my 4th day of experimentation with nicotine gum and so far so good. I'm hopefully optimistic at this point as I've experienced some early reduction of symptoms already....
Have never been a smoker. The first day after trying the gum I was a little light headed but really have had no side effects. There is an almost peppery taste once you are chewing it which I assume...
Thought I would share my early experience with anyone looking at nicotine therapy. I was diagnosed with UC in April of this year. Pentasa didn't seem to help and Asacol passed right through me..plus...