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Was Moderate Smoker And Alcohol Consumer. Started Feeling Weak. Is This Withdrawal Of Nicotine And Alcohol?
Question: hi doctor,
i was a moderate smoker(10 cigs/day)and alcohol consumer,2 weeks back i quit both of them all of a sudden.for 1 st week every thing was normal.from 2nd week i started to feel week.i am able to do my day to day works normally but theres this feeling,body feels light and week.is this is withdrawl effects of nicotine and alcohol or due to other cause.please help
i was a moderate smoker(10 cigs/day)and alcohol consumer,2 weeks back i quit both of them all of a sudden.for 1 st week every thing was normal.from 2nd week i started to feel week.i am able to do my day to day works normally but theres this feeling,body feels light and week.is this is withdrawl effects of nicotine and alcohol or due to other cause.please help
Brief Answer:
Nicotine withdrawal effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
First I would like to congratulate you on your efforts to quit smoking and alcohol.
You are right, nicotine withdrawals can cause weakness, anxiety and restlessness.
Please be firm on your decision to quit habits.
Many over-the-counter nicotine replacement products are available, including patches, lozenges, and gum. Your doctor can also prescribe a nasal spray or an oral inhaler.
You could also take help from a Psychiatrist dealing with de-addiction and they may recommend you anti craving medications like varenicline or buproprion which are prescription drugs approved to counter act the nicotine withdrawal effects. These medications are to be taken strictly under medical supervision.
You may start taking nutritious diet and live a healthy lifestyle.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back in case of doubts.
Dr. A.Rao Kavoor
Nicotine withdrawal effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
First I would like to congratulate you on your efforts to quit smoking and alcohol.
You are right, nicotine withdrawals can cause weakness, anxiety and restlessness.
Please be firm on your decision to quit habits.
Many over-the-counter nicotine replacement products are available, including patches, lozenges, and gum. Your doctor can also prescribe a nasal spray or an oral inhaler.
You could also take help from a Psychiatrist dealing with de-addiction and they may recommend you anti craving medications like varenicline or buproprion which are prescription drugs approved to counter act the nicotine withdrawal effects. These medications are to be taken strictly under medical supervision.
You may start taking nutritious diet and live a healthy lifestyle.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back in case of doubts.
Dr. A.Rao Kavoor
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