Posted by Nanter1 on August 28, 2003, at 12:14:59
In reply to Just a (probably) crazy thought..., posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 28, 2003, at 9:19:59
The main impact of staying on a nicotine replacement therapy would be to your wallet! :)
I would suggest you try to wean off the replacement completely. You may find that it's entirely doable, once you break the psychological association. I used the patch method to quit, and during the step down period I didn't even notice the reduction.
Nicotine is not harmless, but it certainly is far better to have pure nicotine than the carcinogens in a cigarette. Nicotine itself raises blood pressure and pulse, and if you are susceptible to high blood pressure, will end up putting more strain on your heart over time. Nicotine itself is not carcinogenic.
If you want to experience brain protection, get yourself off the nicotine completely and start a rigorous exercise program. That'd be far more effective (with other systemic benefits as well) than staying on a nicotine inhaler to protect your faculties as you age.
Good luck!
-Luke
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