Nicotine Poisoning Seizures Darken Cloud Around E-Cigarettes' NRT Potential

FDA for several years has noted opportunity for e-cigarettes and other electric nicotine delivery systems products to help adult smokers switch to a potentially less harmful form of nicotine delivery. "But we’ve also been clear that, even for adults, e-cigarettes are not risk free," says FDA Commissioner Gottlieb and Principal Deputy Commissioner Abernethy. Most seizures reported by youth and young adult e-cigarette users.

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Electronic cigarettes' potential for approval as FDA-approved products indicated for smoking cessation takes another hit from reports that some users, mostly youths or young adults, have experienced seizures.

FDA stated in an April 3 alert that for several years it often has noted an opportunity for e-cigarettes and...

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