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How Long Does Nicotine Stay In Your Saliva?

I am taking a nicotine test in the morning for my new job and tomorrow will make 9 days nicotine free. I'm concerned because prior to stopping I had started smoking 2 packs per day some days . I have been taking cranberry pills and drinking plenty of water but I'm worried it may not all be out of my system because I was smoking so much . I am a female with a BMI of 24. Do you think I can pass a saliva test in the morning?
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. Nicotine stay in saliva for roughly 5 days or sometimes more , which further depend upon many factors . You can reduce nicotine levels by drinking plenty of water.The more water consumed, the more nicotine released from the body thru the urine. Eat fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants, with high fiber and water content. They can help metabolize the nicotine out of the system. It is very difficult to say that you will going to pass test or not , because it depends upon many factors like frequency of smoking , amount of smoking and individual body reaction towards smoking . But if you do above things which i mention for speedy removal of nicotine , there will be chance of passing test

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry
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How Long Does Nicotine Stay In Your Saliva?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Nicotine stay in saliva for roughly 5 days or sometimes more , which further depend upon many factors . You can reduce nicotine levels by drinking plenty of water.The more water consumed, the more nicotine released from the body thru the urine. Eat fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants, with high fiber and water content. They can help metabolize the nicotine out of the system. It is very difficult to say that you will going to pass test or not , because it depends upon many factors like frequency of smoking , amount of smoking and individual body reaction towards smoking . But if you do above things which i mention for speedy removal of nicotine , there will be chance of passing test Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry