Nicotine lozenges

[Sherberry]

Hello, I am 38 days quit! I’m using nicotine lozenges and wonder if anyone uses them. No matter how I use these, I end up with this chalky white stuff on my lips and around my mouth. I look in the mirror and find I just left my doctor’s office and had this all over my mouth! First, why didn’t he question it and second why didn’t he say something. This happens a lot. I’ve tried all the products and these lozenges work the best but this is so annoying and embarrassing. Any thoughts?

[jillar]

Welcome aboard @Sherberry and congratulations on quitting smoking.  I didn't use lozenges but we do have others that have so hopefully they'll be able to give you a clue on that. Just out of curiosity,  have you tried calling the manufacturers helpline? 

[Reciprocity]

Hi @Sherberry & welcome about Quit Train & congrats on being over 1 month quit! That's a fabulous start.

Like Jillar I've never used Lozenges. I do know people who have but I have never heard them complain of this issue. Perhaps there's someone on this forum that can chime in with some better info. for you.

 

Hope you stick around. There is a lot of great quit info here for you and support from other quitters.

 

[Doreensfree]

Hello and welcome to the Train.

Sorry I never used the Lozenges either…

I agree with trying to get in touch with the makers .to see if this is a side effect ..

Hope you get it sorted .

Take a seat…

Read all you can on the Main Board , there is tons of good information to help you along

[DenaliBlues]

Hey there. Congrats on your quit! I did use lozenges, but I did not experience the white patches you are describing. How many per day are you using? Snd have you tried switching brands? 

[Sherberry]

Hi, all brands and all different sizes. The minis aren’t bad but I still get the white ring around my mouth. they seem to me to be tacky, sticky. My mouth gets really dry and the sticky white stuff as it dissolves sticks to the roof of my mouth. One container of minis lasts two days. I high hopes of quitting these too soon

[Genecanuck]

Hello @Sherberry. Congrat's on on your 30 plus quit. You are off to a good start. I did use Lozenges but I do not recall experiencing the white chalk issue you are going through. One word of caution about lozenges. They will help you step down and off of nicotine if you follow the perscribed program. BUT.... if you use and take them every time you feel the nicotine urge and don't taper off them, they can beecome as addictive as smoking. That was my experience. In fact, I because hard core addicted to Lozenges for a while because I was not followng the step down program.

 

All NRT is a tool to help you taper off and step down but eventually you will have to do the hard work of handling withdrawl symptoms.

 

Keep the quit.

 

 

[Sherberry]

  On 4/13/2025 at 3:03 PM, Reciprocity said:

Hi @Sherberry & welcome about Quit Train & congrats on being over 1 month quit! That's a fabulous start.

Like Jillar I've never used Lozenges. I do know people who have but I have never heard them complain of this issue. Perhaps there's someone on this forum that can chime in with some better info. for you.

 

Hope you stick around. There is a lot of great quit info here for you and support from other quitters.

  On 4/14/2025 at 3:52 AM, DenaliBlues said:

Hey there. Congrats on your quit! I did use lozenges, but I did not experience the white patches you are describing. How many per day are you using? Snd have you tried switching brands? 

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Hi I’m probably using more than I should. I don’t know maybe it’s a side effect for me. Another reason to stop these. I know how addictive they can be.

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[Doreensfree]

Maybe it’s time to toss them out …

There is always a day ahead when you have to go without your crutch …

The sooner you get nicotine out of your body the better …it’s like pulling a plaster off slowly …best to just pull it off quick …

You’re stronger than you think …