The Food and Drug Administration says smokers that are trying to quit can safely use nicotine gum, patches and lozenges for longer than previously recommended.
Current labels suggest consumers stop smoking when they begin using the products and that they should stop using them after 12 weeks.
The problem is that they don't say how long
you can use them. To those of us who've been using these products for
five or more years -- and there are a ton of us -- this is welcome but
incomplete news. How long can you "safely" use them?
And
as for talking about this with your doctor, I've brought the subject up
with both my doctor and dentist. Neither had a clue how safe or
dangerous these products are.
So gee, thanks, FDA. You're always such a big help!
