UpSmoke
Smoke Deterrant
Dissolvable Herbal Dental Strip
What is Upsmoke?
Upsmoke is a stop-smoking quit aid in the form of a Dissolvable Herbal Denstrip. It helps to reduce cravings that make quitting smoking so hard.
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How does Upsmoke work?
Each dental strip is a form of Replacement Therapy (RT). This means it replaces some of the nicotine your body and brain are used to getting, while gradually reducing the level of nicotine until you no longer need it. The level of nicotine uptake is lower than cigarettes, and allows your body to gradually adjust to having less nicotine until you don't need any. Upsmoke reduces withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking and allows you to take control of your cravings.
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Does Upsmoke come with a support program to help me quit?
Yes, it's called Committed Quitters®. Committed Quitters is a free, individualized stop-smoking plan that helps break the psychological addiction to smoking by offering customized advice on how to cope with situations that may tempt the quitter to smoke. Studies show that personally tailored psychological support increases the chances of successfully changing behavior. Information on joining can be found inside each box of Upsmoke or online at CommittedQuitters.com.
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How long after my last cigarette should I wait before I begin my quit attempt using Denstrip Upsmoke?
We recommend choosing a start date for your quit attempt and beginning the use of Denstrip Upsmoke first thing that day, before having any cigarettes.
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Can I smoke while using Denstrip upsmoke?
No. The whole reason to use Upsmoke is to quit smoking. If you slip and start smoking again, a lapse of one or two or even a few cigarettes need not spoil your efforts. Throw away your cigarettes, forgive yourself and continue with the program. Don't consider yourself a failure or punish yourself. In fact, people who have already tried to quit are more likely to be successful the next time.
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Can I use Upsmoke if I'm pregnant or nursing?
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any replacement medicine.
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How long will nicotine stay in my blood or urine?
Trace amounts of nicotine can be detected in blood and urine for several hours, but it should be gone by 48 hours. However, if you are being tested for nicotine, there is a metabolite of nicotine, called cotinine, which can be detected in blood or urine for as long as 7 to 10 days after your last exposure to nicotine.
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Does Upsmoke gum come in different flavors?
Upsmoke comes in cinnamon, spearmint, peppermint and wintergreen.
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Is Upsmoke sugar free?
Yes Denstrip Upsmoke is sweetened with sorbitol, a natural sweetener produced commercially from corn.
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How long is Upsmoke used?
The recommended course of therapy is 12 weeks. You should use Upsmoke for the full 12 weeks to improve your chances of success.
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Can I use Upsmoke if I have a medical condition?
If you are concerned, your doctor or pharmacist is the best person to advise you based on your medical history and present state of health. We specifically recommend you speak with your physician if you have:
Sodium restricted diet.
Heart disease, recent heart attack or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
High blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase blood pressure.
Stomach ulcer or diabetes.
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Can I use Upsmoke if I take other medications?
Any questions about drug interactions between medications should be answered by your physician or other healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor if you take other medications.
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Can I drink alcohol if I am using Upsmoke?
You can safely drink in moderation. To reduce the risk of a smoking relapse, you may want to avoid drinking alcohol if you associate it with smoking.
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Is upsmoke more expensive than smoking?
No. The total cost of upsmoke gum over a 12-week program is about the cost of a pack and a half a day smoking habit. But when you think of the long-term costs of smoking, not to mention the health problems of smoking, upsmoke is a short-term cost.
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How will I feel when I stop smoking and start using Upsmoke?
Quitting smoking isn't easy. But you'll feel a lot better than you would if you quit "cold turkey." That's because Upsmoke really helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms, which include things like cravings, mood changes, headaches, constipation, sleeplessness and drowsiness.
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Will I gain weight if I quit smoking?
When it comes to quitting smoking, weight gain is the #1 concern of women and the #2 concern of men. Even if you do gain a bit, it's nothing compared to all the good things you're doing for yourself. If you continue to gain weight after a few months, try to analyze what you're doing differently. Reduce your fat intake, choose healthy snacks, and increase your physical activity to burn off the extra calories. Drink lots of water. This is good for your body and skin, and also helps to reduce the amount you eat.
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What if I slip up while I'm using Upsmoke?
No problem. Forgive yourself, discard your cigarette, and then get back on track. Try to recognize what made you slip and, this time, try harder to stay on track. If you feel like you're slipping and want some extra help to stop smoking, Give some thought to joining Committed Quitters. Committed Quitters is a free custom-tailored plan to help you break your psychological addiction to smoking - while Upsmoke fights the physical addiction.
I've tried to quit smoking several times, but it's never worked. Why can't I quit?
You can. You just haven't succeeded yet. Quitting smoking is a process. Not a one-time event. In fact, most people try several times before they finally reap the benefits of quitting for good. Besides, even if you've made it a day, a week, or a month - you've made it. Try to learn from your mistake. Figure out why you fell off the wagon so you can avoid putting yourself in similar situations in the future, choose a new quit date, and then try again. This time, you may be able to quit for good!
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