Addiction Medicine Specialist Questions Smoking Withdrawal

My husband is quitting smoking and is complaining of anxiety and hot flushes. Is it normal?

My husband is 43 years old and is trying to quit smoking. However, he has recently been complaining of anxiety and hot flushes. Is this normal?

3 Answers

AddictionMedicineSpecialistSmokingWithdrawal
Yes it is normal nicotine withdrawal. He should be taking Chantix and using Nicotine patched to make him feel better.
Sure. That's what nicotine patches and lozenges are for, to prevent those symptoms.
Yes, it’s from withdrawal.