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The metabolized nicotine
The metabolized nicotine component called continine is found in the blood for as much as 7 to 10 days after your last cigarette according to the Foundation for Blood Research. It also can be found in your bloodstream that long if you are using nicotine replacement products or any type of chewing tobacco. The biological effects of the nicotine take a bit longer to go away however. You can expect physical withdrawal symptoms, such as increased appetite and irritability, to peak around 5 days after quitting and ease after about 2 weeks being nicotine free. These physical withdrawal symptoms are temporary, albeit unpleasant. Make sure you talk to your doctor about the best quitting plan for you, including the best way to address your withdrawal symptoms.
Crystal, ReadyToQuit's resident Q&A expert, is an ex-smoker of over 17 years.