Amazon Basic Care Uncoated Nicotine Polacrilex Gum 2 mg, Original Flavor, Stop Smoking Aid, Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms, 310 Count

I have spent more years smoking than not smoking in my life. I'm currently 44 to give you an idea. I was completely and utterly addicted to cigarettes. I smoked at least a pack a day. I was a fiend. Not smoking made me irritable and crazy. BUT, I finally managed to quit a few years ago and this gum was a part of the solution. So that you know fully how I quit, I didn't start with this gum. I started with nicotine patches (it works but you may still feel urges and you have to resist it especially at the beginning), after I ran out of patches, I started to chew this gum. Every time I felt an urge I popped one of these in my mouth and it worked. At first, I chewed a lot of this gum. Maybe around 10+ a day every day for months. Over time I chewed less and less. But here's the thing. It's been a few years now since I've quit smoking, but I'm still chewing this gum. I still chew around 2-4 a day. I think I've become addicted to the gum instead of cigarettes now if that's possible. So, my experience is that this gum will help you quit smoking, but you'll still have to fight to completely stop your nicotine intake. I know the package describes using it much less than I did, they have some kind of outlined plan of use, but that's not how it worked out for me. I don't know if it's dangerous or not, I never cared to look into it, so I suggest you look into it yourselves. But I've been using it for years and I'm fine. I did research if nicotine gum can cause cancer. It seems that answer is no, but I suggest you look into it yourself. Lastly, when I made the choice to quit smoking for my health, I still enjoyed smoking. A big part of me didn't want to quit and I have absolutely no willpower. This gum still helped me quit. I hope sharing my experience helps. I wish you the best in your fight to quit smoking. If you're wondering if the gum taste bad. It doesn't. It tastes like any other gum just maybe less sweet. I would definitely recommend this product if you are trying to quit smoking.

I originally bought this to help cut back on smoking, but one thing I noticed pretty quickly is that it gives me a nice little boost of energy. It’s not overwhelming or jittery — just a clean, focused feeling that helps me get through work without reaching for a cigarette. The flavor is simple and not too strong, and even though it’s uncoated, it’s still easy to chew once you get used to the “chew and park” method. I like that it’s more affordable than some name brands but still works just as well for managing cravings. Overall, it does what it’s supposed to do and has the added bonus of helping me stay alert during the day.

Tastes like Juicyfruit gum and the flavor lasts about as long, but it does the job. Can’t beat the value.

Good price, same day delivery. I like the lack of a coating and the texture is good. It’s sort of close to the original/classic Haverstroo flavor, but sweeter and with a faint mint addition, which I’d prefer it without, but it’s much less overwhelming than many of the ones available.

I like this gum. It is cheap and there is a lot of it. It is pleasant tasting, but not over-powering. Plus, it gives me something to do. I am not a smoker, so I am not trying to quit that habit. I have been using this gum during flu season in attempt to ward off viral infections, ever since it was discovered that smokers were fairing better than non-smokers with COVID and other viruses. Evidently, a lot of viruses don't replicate well in the presence of nicotine. Since then, some doctors and scientists have been recommending 2 mg a day to keep the viruses at bay. I thought it was worth giving it a try. Anyway, it has been kind of trip. I enjoy the energy jolt that this stimulant gives me. It is kind of like drinking a cup of coffee only it works faster. Plus, it tends to suppress my appetite.

This gum is a fraction of the cost of the brand name, but it works. I quit smoking using this and am still smoke-free, although I am still using the gum. This gum is not coated, so there is just a hint of mint flavor which is gone quickly, so I chew it for a few minutes then pop in a regular stick of gum. There is one advantage to this gum over the brand name - the brand name gum tastes better because it is coated, so you tend to chew it like regular gum, not slowly like you are supposed to. This causes you to swallow more of the nicotine which can cause burping and a fullness in the chest. No worries with this gum as you are never tempted to chew it like regular gum because there is no taste you are constantly reminded that it is not regular gum! People do complain about getting the gum out of the package but if you have at least one longer fingernail it is not a problem. Good luck to anyone who is quitting, it's not easy but I did it after smoking for 40 years so you can quit, too. BTW I also get the brand name gum because if you call just about any quit line (your state or local hospital probably has one) they will get you the brand name gum for free and also they will offer you counseling and ideas - it's nice to talk to someone about it and it helps if you know someone will be calling you every week or so to stay on track. Right now I would just LOVE to smoke a cigarette but I am saving my life and about $300 per year so it's not for me. If I live to 80 I will take it up again!

My fault. My brand substituted. It was same/ very similar packaging, but no, I do not like it. Will give it away.

Love the stuff... so much so I am now addicted to this stuff. Better then smoking though since I'm at the point where I can't breathe very well at all.