Any Electronic cigarette users?
 

My dh is trying to conquer his cigarette addiction by using electronic cigarettes. Has anyone tried these? Does anyone know if it is even a safer method of smoking? My thoughts are that it just has a few hundred less toxic chemicals in it.

Any info is appreciated.

Lila I bought my DH one for Christmas....he has yet to use it :( So I can't really offer any advice.

I have plenty of experience....I currently own 3.

I have tried to quit several times and although they dont suggest using it to quit, many have quit while using it. So I figured I would give it a try.

I know that it is just nicotine....no chemicals or burning. no smoke either. It's water vapor........some places still do not let you use them indoors because it is still....a cigarette.

Places online sell different flavor nicotine to place in the filter...everything from dreamsicle, strawberry shortcake, to even rum flavored.

It takes a bit to get used to. The water vapor is a different feeling than the smoke....but so much healthier for the user and the people around. No second hand smoke.

It is way cheaper too. Each filter is the equivalent of one pack....and the filter can be filled two more times.....each filter = 3 packs. About 3 filters used completely with nicotine drops (equivalent to 9 packs) cost about 6 dollars....while buying 9 packs of traditional cost close to $50.

A lot of doctors are encouraging patients to use this as an alternative. Like I said, several use it and end up quitting smoking even though they don't suggest it. Which doesn't make since to me. If people are quitting with it, let them! lol

Hope that helps a bit!

Oh yes!!! Tons of experience with these little beauties!!! :D

I had smoked for years and years - and decided the time was right about a year ago to give up (health, money, Andy's heart problems etc.).

Tried patches, lozenges, sprays, inhilators etc - but none of them gave me a long-term solution. So I looked into e-cigs. There are absolutely masses on the market.

I have quite a few, but (from my personal experience) my absolute favourite is the Intellicig. The e-liquid that you drop into the filter cartridge is so pure, that it was actually on television the other morning being endorsed by a Doctor. He said that say 'ordinary' cigarettes measure 100 out of 100 (badness-wise), and nicotine patches etc measure 1 out of 100 - these e-cigs measure 2 out of 100. What a brilliant invention.

I have never looked back. They are wonderful. All I would say is - be very, very careful where you buy your top-up e-liquid and refill cartridges from. I know there have been a lot of issues regarding the purity of imports from China (again!!). The US and UK both have very stingent rules - but as ever, it's best to buy from a reputable breeder!!! :D

So it's worked for me for over a year now - all I would add is that it's best to have a few of them as they do need re-charging. I'll try to find the links to the stuff I was going on about!! Good luck to him! Sally x

Hmmmm. Maybe show him this thread showing others' experiences with it. That's what I'm going to do today!


Wow! Thanks for the information. This really helps. I read online the other day about the e-cig and it was shown to have some chemical in it that is used in anti-freeze. I'm just wondering how many chemicals it actually does have. Maybe it just depends on the manufacturer???

I know actual cigarettes have hundreds of toxic substances in them, so how much harm can an e-cig be to one's body if it has some toxic chemicals in it.

Have you quit cigarettes? I know you said you have tried several times. I wish you luck. I've never smoked, but I know from watching the dh that it takes determination and self-discipline to stop. He has quit about 3 times for a few years apiece. I was so proud of him. Then, something very stressful happened each time and it started him back. :(

I am so proud of you for quitting this horrible habit. I know how hard it must have been for you. My husband bought his at a corner store. I can't remember the brand name. I would really appreciate it if you could find the link. It would be most helpful. I'll show him your post.:)

I replied to another post about the e-cig having a toxic chemical that is used in anti-freerze. I'm just wondering how many chemicals it actually does have. Maybe it just depends on the manufacturer???

I know actual cigarettes have hundreds of toxic substances in them, so how much harm can an e-cig be to one's body if it has some toxic chemicals in it.

I took Wellbutrin which is what BCBS would pay for. It has been over 13 years and I never looked back. The Wellbutrin took the edge off and made me less irritable, so it was easier to quit.

Thank you, you're a sweetheart! :)

Ok, just found it - the one I love is very British - and very pure!! ;) It's - www.intellicig.com and they have a box at the top that you can see it all in US$ etc.

It seems expensive for the initial outlay - but is minimal in comparison to the cost of 'real' cigarettes. Also, they suggest you purchase the 'empty cartridges' to put the eco-pure liquid in. You don't need to do this - the e-liquid works just as well with the pre-filled cartridges.

There's a lot of very detailed information on their website, including a section on health, contents, frequently asked questions etc. It's certainly worth a browse, to put your mind at ease.

Please do have a look at it - and then I'll talk you through the finer details, if need be! :D Sally x

Haven't quit yet :( But I have completely switched to the e-cig.

I know only one person that did not quit using the e-cig. Everyone else did end up quitting after about 2mon.

I am going to try slowing down on the nicotine strength.....still on the highest. And just slowly work down to no nicotine. keeping fingers crossed! :)

Have three....and now may have to own 4. hehehehe.

I like this one!

Tee hee! :D

As I posted above - I've got quite a few too. But found this to be the most 'life-like'. It's this brand that made me finally quit. And strangely enough (although I didn't use to smoke menthol 'normal' ciggies) - I tried all the eco-pure liquids, and to me the menthol was the best! :confused:

Just let me know, if you need to know anything :) Sally x

Yessssss
 

Wow, I just found this part of YT! I bought my electronic ciggerette yesterday, I opted for the menthol tobacco flavor, and I have to say...I have yet to have a ciggerette. I have been smoking for 35 years (outside, in my car, out the bathroom window etc) I am a pack and a half smoker, I love my cigs..

I bought this product yesterday sat with it for an hour to get use to it and find my comfort zone with it and I honestly can't believe I didn't get one sooner. I also bought one for my secretary (2 pk a day smoker) and she too thinks its wonderful.

One thing I will say, if you are willing to quit smoking, and truly WANTING to quit smoking, then this might work for you. If you are going in with a positive attitude and a sincere desire to quit...if not, wait till you are!!!

Good Luck

Woo hoo! :D Congratulations!

Totally agree with you - you have to have 'the want'.

Over Christmas, I thought to myself "well, it's been a year now, think I'll have a 'normal' ciggie, just because I can if I like!!". It was absolutely disgusting! It made me feel sick and dizzy and tasted vile - I couldn't wait to stub it out....

What I might suggest to you is that you own more than one? There's nothing worse than having to wait for it to re-charge!! :eek: Plus spare atomisers etc too.

Also, on that website I mentioned, they make ones that glow blue :D !! So that no-one can argue with you at the pub!!!

Keep going and keep enjoying! Sally x

This is also how my husband was finally able to quit smoking 15 months ago. But I have to say that he really wanted to quit and I believe its the only reason that he has lasted smoke free. Our neighbors also both quit with Wellbutrin almost 12 yrs ago and although they "fell off the wagon" a couple of times they immediately went back to the Wellburtin and stopped again.

My only advice about quitting is that your husband needs to do it for himself and want to quit otherwise he will not be successful no matter what method he uses. Good luck :)

I quite agree with you - and I'm glad that your husband finally managed it! :)

I must admit, a few years ago I tried the 'British version' - Zyban (??) but it didn't do it for me. I think the time probably wasn't right, and I was battling it :confused: !

Personally, I also missed the hand to mouth routine - and also all the paraphenalia involved - and, for me, this rather brilliant new (ish!) invention ticked every single box - and still does! Sally x

My husband was using it after he was diagnosed with lung cancer last August. It was still hard for him to give up real cigarettes as first. Now he uses the E cigarette when he has an urge occassionly. The first oncologist we saw suggested trying them to help hi quit.
I hope everyone is successful in kicking the habit as I can tell you first had lung cancer is a lot harder! Good luck

Do you know, I've been absolutely longing to talk to you about this....

When I first read about your husband (yes, of course I've been following your threads :)) I really wanted to suggest the good old e-cigs. But something kept stopping me - I wasn't sure if it was entirely 'appropriate' to suggest an alternative.

And I think I was also concerned about the purity of a lot of the ones that we can buy. I've researched and researched, and found the purest one I can possibly find (and no, I promise you I don't work for them, or have anything to do with them - apart from buy from them!! :D).

I truly wish your husband all the very best in the world. Sally x

Well, I'm going to have to give this a try! I still take Wellbutrin and smoke. Sigh.

But my smoking is very limited - not in the car - not at work and not in the house. And it's getting pretty freaking cold in the garage!

I quit once using Chantix; quit for several months - until I went on vacation and to a casino and had a few drinks.

Maybe I'll try the electronic thingy.

Actually, Zyban is avaliable in the US and is a form of Wellburtin. He tried using it when it first became available about 16 yrs ago but it was more because I was pushing him to quit smoking. He took about 3 pills of the $150 RX and I found the bottle in the garage~full months later. :rolleyes: My dad passed away @ 49 yrs old when I was just 17 from lung cancer so I know when it is like to see someone suffer. He also did the gum thing too :thumbdown

He now has a new addition~gum~lots and lot and lots of gum. ;)

My husband was very interested in the intellicig. I need to research to see where they sell them retail in the U.S. Thanks again for the info. If we have any questions, I'll be sure to let you know.:)

My husband used Wellbutrin about 12 years ago. It also helped him quit. I told him to get the doctor to write it again. The doctor gave him Chantix which gave him serious nightmares and weird dreams, and he couldn't sleep. He cut it down to one dose in the mornings and it helped some. He is still smoking and this was almost a year ago the doctor gave it to him.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, too. I'm also proud of you for not smoking real cigarettes anymore. That is quite an accomplishment! I just wish my dh would switch completely over to the e-cigs. Let me know how you do later on.

I wish you lots of luck! I also agree that you have to have the desire and truly want to stop. Wish my dh luck! I am having a hard time with him smoking. He doesn't smoke in the house or the car. He goes outside, BUT when he comes back in, he smells! I've asked him to stay outside and air out for a while, but no such luck. I've had migraines all of my life and this smell really doesn't help any. I haven't ridden his back and complained a lot because I don't want to turn him off of the idea of quitting. It's a touchy subject with him.

Yeah, I told him today that it is totally up to him to quit. But, that I don't want to see him get cancer and suffer. I know it is a hard habit to break. Both of my parents smoked for at least 30 years. One had to have a heart attack at age 50 and my mom, bless her heart, quit because she didn't want to tempt my dad to smoke. Dad lived to the ripe old age of 82 and mom to the ripe old age of 87.

Congrats to your husband!

Patti, thank you for your thoughts. I have been following your thread about your husband. My heart goes out to you both. I still pray each day that God will give him a miracle.

I'm hoping my dh will use the e-cigs more and wean himself off of the real thing. Each time he lights up a cigarette, I remind him to use the e-cig. I honestly think he forgets about them. It's just a habit that he carries them in his pocket and they are easy to get to. If he can replace the cigarettes with the e-cig, maybe he can form a new habit.

Yeah, I think when someone is trying to quit smoking, they need to break old habits. I know it's hard to do. Habits like sitting in the morning before work at a coffee shop with other people, like my husband does each morning. Also, he hangs around other smokers and talks during the day on his route. Oh, a big one is when he is talking on the phone after work on the back porch! I hate commercials during TV programs we are watching because I know it's inevitable that he takes a smoke break.

Give the e-cig a try. It might just be what you are looking for. I'm going to order the Intellicig. I'm glad Harrysmum has done all the leg work (Thanks, Harrysmum!) and suggested it to us. Good luck with your journey to quit smoking.

Aaaaah! You're welcome! :)

What personally worked for me was that I didn't actually change any habits....I still go to the coffee shop...talk (like crazy!) on the phone...go out for a lovely meal...but take and use the e-cig totally instead. Everything is absolutely, exactly the same - but with a different product.

Do you know, when I first 'switched', I used to position myself 'down-wind' from the real smokers, so that I could actually smell/sniff it?!!? :rolleyes: I can promise you (and your husband!) that didn't last for very long! Yuck!

Again, if you do decide to go with the Intellicig, may I suggest that you get at least 2 of everything? For a smoker, there's nothing more frustrating than having to wait for the battery part of it to re-charge, it's best always to have one ready and waiting - so that there's never an excuse!! Also, if you have to order it from their website, it'll save you 2 lots of shipping. I also bought the soft carry-case - it all adds to the routine and habit that your husband is used to.

The contact part in Customer Services are absolutely excellent, for both questions and stockists (and returns/replacements if necessary!). They say they have outlets in the US, so I really do hope they can fulfill all your needs. Good luck (to you both!) :) Sally x

Are you saying to use the e-liquid over a "used" prefilled cartridge?

All I can tell you is what worked best for me....:)

I bought pre-filled cartridges
I bought the 'empty' cartridges that you're meant to fill with the e-liquid +
I bought the e-liquid

Of that lot - all I really needed was the pre-filled cartridges + the e-liquid.

The pre-filled are good - but do work out expensive. They're worth the initial outlay. They look like 'ordinary' cigarette filters (the brown bit) with spongey stuff inside. I use 1 of those until it doesn't 'puff' anymore. When that happens, I top up with the e-liquid, using 2 or 3 drops from the dropper bottle. I use maybe 1 of the pre-filled cartridges a week - with top-ups as and when necessary of the liquid.

The 'empty' cartridges have nowhere near the absorption-power of the filled.

It all sounds so complicated on here (I'm sorry! :)) but in reality it really isn't...! Sally x

Been using them a couple years. Think they are great if you know what to buy, where and how. If you buy them at the corner store they are junk. My battery last a couple of days and I buy very good liquid and refill my own carts.

Best one is the janty eGo ecig and buy the cartomizers. liquid from tastyvapor.us. I use 32mg pg with 20% vg.

where are these from and how to they work?


Josh and i have the "blue cigs" and the battery STINKS!! They are junk. They work to keep us from smoking but we desperately need a better brand!