Frequently Asked Questions
About the Commit Nicotine Lozenge

Q. Does the Commit nicotine lozenge work like the gum?
A. Like Nicorette® gum, Commit provides a temporary alternative source of nicotine—without exposing the user to the harmful tars and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke. But the actual usage is different. Each stop-smoking lozenge is meant to be sucked on and moved from side to side until it dissolves—just like a regular hard candy or medicinal lozenge. With Nicorette, the chewer uses a specific technique ("chew, chew, park") instead.

Q. Will Nicotine Replacement Therapy help me quit?
A. Research has shown that smokers who use patches, gum, or lozenges as nicotine replacement therapy and participate in a behavior change program can double their chances of quitting.

Quitting smoking is a two-step process that includes: overcoming the physical addiction to nicotine, and breaking the smoking habit.

Nicotine replacement therapy, using patches, gum, or lozenges, helps take care of the nicotine addiction so that you can work on breaking the habit. Each smoking cessation product we sell comes with a FREE Stop Smoking program to assist you in breaking the habit.

Q. Which nicotine lozenge dose is right for me?
A. The dose you use depends on the timing of your first cigarette of the day. If you usually smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use the 4mg lozenge. If you have your first smoke after 30 minutes, use the 2mg lozenge.

Q. How do nicotine replacement Quit Aids like Commit help me quit smoking?
A. Nicotine replacement therapies like Commit give your body alternate, less harmful sources of nicotine in controlled amounts. When you start the included 12 Weeks to Being Smoke free program, you're already addicted to nicotine from cigarettes. Commit contains nicotine resin, so as you suck it, small amounts of nicotine are released and absorbed through your mouth tissues. But because Commit nicotine lozenges don't contain the tar or carbon monoxide found in cigarette smoke, you don't run the same health risks as smoking. Then, as you begin to step down your usage, you gradually wean your body off nicotine until you quit smoking for good.

Q. Why should I use more nicotine to stop my current nicotine habit?
A. Right now your body is dependent on nicotine. Commit gives you enough nicotine to help calm your cravings so you can address the emotional aspects of your habit. With Commit, you use less and less nicotine until you are nicotine free.

Q. What does the nicotine lozenge taste like?
A. Let's be honest, Commit is medicine, not candy. But it does have a light mint flavor. The lozenge also gives off a warming tingle as it starts to dissolve and begins releasing medicine. The medicine in Commit is your first defense against cravings—and it keeps on working even after the lozenge is gone.

Q. Is Commit stronger than other stop-smoking Quit Aids, like the gum or patch?
A. Studies comparing the lozenge with the gum or patch haven't been conducted, though each can be effective.

When you're choosing among nicotine gum, patches, or lozenges, the best thing you can do is think about your lifestyle and your habit. For instance, the patch is low-maintenance because you only have to apply it once a day, but lozenges let you have more control over your nicotine intake because you choose when to take it. For more help choosing the right product, check out our side-by-side comparison.

Q. What makes Commit so different?
A. First of all, Commit is the only stop-smoking aid in the form of a lozenge. And only Commit has a groundbreaking dosage selector based on how soon you smoke your first cigarette in the morning—or Time to First Cigarette (TTFC)—so you can make sure you choose the right strength when tailoring your own personal quit program.

Q. Can people who chew tobacco or dip snuff use Commit?
A. No. The Commit Lozenge is not approved for treatment of chewing tobacco or snuff dependence. Also, tobacco products of any kind should not be used in conjunction with Commit.

Q. Are there any side effects to taking the Commit stop-smoking lozenge?
A. Commit is not candy, even though you use it the same way. If you consume the stop-smoking lozenge too fast or chew and swallow all or part of it, you may experience heartburn or indigestion. If you experience any side effects, you should discontinue use and consult your doctor. The side effects seen in users are generally moderate and transient. The most common side effects are insomnia (reported in less than 5% of users), nausea, hiccups, coughing, heartburn, headache and flatulence.

Q. Is Commit safe for pregnant women?
A. Smoking can seriously harm a child. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should consult your doctor before using Commit. Optimally, you should try and stop smoking without any form of nicotine replacement therapy. Risks to children from nicotine replacement aids are not known at this time.

Q. Can I switch from 4mg to 2mg during my treatment?
A. No. Once you choose which Commit you need based on our unique dosage selector of Time to First Cigarette, you should stick with that dose all the way through. Simply reduce the number of lozenges you consumed each day, per the 12-week quit smoking plan—even if your cravings change.

Q. How will I feel when I stop smoking and start using Commit?
A. You're doing a good thing. You know quitting smoking isn't easy. The clinical list of nicotine withdrawal includes symptoms from cravings, grouchiness, headaches, constipation, sleeplessness, drowsiness, etc. Eventually however these symptoms should disappear.

Quitting can really feel good—physically as well as emotionally. Quitting is taking back more control of your life.

Q. I'm worried about gaining weight. Will Commit add calories?
A. Good news. Commit is completely sugar-free and the amount of calories is negligible. Although Commit is taken like a candy, it's still medicine. Lots of quitters fear weight gain, but if you're conscious about what you eat, choose healthy snacks to satisfy/occupy your mouth, and turn to exercise to reduce stress, you'll be okay.

Q. Can I get addicted to Commit?
A. If you're a smoker, you're already addicted to nicotine before you start using the nicotine lozenge. Using Commit as directed and continuing to step down your use according to the included 12 Weeks to Being Smoke Free program can help you wean yourself off of nicotine until you are completely nicotine-free and have accomplished your quit goal.

Q. Is Commit more expensive than smoking?
A. Generally No. The total cost of Commit over a 12-week program is about the cost of a pack a day smoking habit. We provide Easy Payment options to allow you to buy a 144 piece program and pay over two months, so that your monthly cash outlay is less than your current smoking habit.

Q. Can I use Commit in combination with other stop-smoking aids like gum, or the patch?
A. No. The FDA has not approved any combination of stop-smoking Quit Aids.

Q. Can I take too many nicotine lozenges?
A. Dosage instructions for Commit clearly state that only one lozenge should be used at a time. Also, you should not exceed 20 lozenges a day with either the 2mg or 4mg dose. If you exceed the recommended dose of Commit in a 24-hour period, symptoms of nicotine overdose may occur. Overdose symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat. If any of these symptoms occur, stop use immediately and call your doctor.

Q. What if I slip up while I'm using Commit?
A. Don't beat yourself up if you do slip. Just get back on the program and move ahead. It does you no good to feel guilty over a slip.

Q. Why are your prices so low?
A. Because we are a high volume purchaser of nicotine replacement therapy, we are able to purchase directly from the manufacturers, avoiding middlemen. We choose to pass the savings on to you.

Q. I am under 18 years of age, should I use Commit?
A. Commit is clinically tested for adult use, so ask a doctor.

Q. I've tried quitting many times. So, why can't I quit?
A. Many successful quitters have had to try many times before quitting. You can do it this time with help from Commit.

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