Smoking Cessation
Alternate Names : Quitting Smoking, Nicotine Withdrawal
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are actually good news. They are signs that the person's body is flushing out the harmful tobacco chemicals. They won't last long, usually from a few days to 2 to 3 weeks. Few people experience all of the withdrawal symptoms listed. For the first few days, the person may have the following:
cough
dizziness
dry mouth or throat
For the first few weeks of smoking cessation, the person may have:
constipation
difficulty concentrating
fatigue
headaches
hunger
insomnia
irritability
restlessness
stomach upset
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