OK, why do I get dizzy?

[Highlander]

I've noticed while smoking stronger cigars that often about 30 or so minutes into it I get a little dizzy. I wouldn't call it a rush, more of an "iccck". Not nauseous or anything. What causes this? I'm smoking slowly, taking my time but it still hits me.

This has happened Smoking Montecristos, Padrones and other fine good cigars. haven't had a cheap one yet, lol.

 

[TheDudeAbides]

Vitamin N, my friend. Your friend and mine, nicotine.
I'd highly recommend smoking on a full stomach to remedy the dizzy sensation.
-Dude

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

Eat something sugary to get rid of the dizzinous....Orange slice's work great. Or some sweet candy. A glass of OJ will work as well.........large glass for sure!

 

[danthebugman]

Yep, that's Uncle Nic knockin'. I always try to make sure I eat a good amount before enjoying a strong cigar. That said I've noticed recently I'm more able to smoke a strong cigar without feeling those effects regardless of whether or not I've eaten...uh oh, don't tell the wife...:grin:.

Dan

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Smoke with a sugar rich drink, it will help or a cold glass of water. Best thing to cure it is to eat once it starts, but preventing it with a full stomach is good as well.

 

[diesel]

Spoon full of sugar or a sugar packet does it for me.

 

[Nickerson]

I prefer root beer with my cigars. Goes great with just about any cigar and really well with Maduro's.

I don't know the exact science behind it, but why we suggest something with sugar is the glucose has a counteractive effect of the nicotine in the bloodstream.

 

[Clint]

Any sugary, syrupy drink (or ANY flavored drink for that matter) will affect your taste of the cigar.

As many have mentioned, a full stomach absorbs the nictotine, and staying hydrated helps as well.

 

[Treinenwj]

Try changing your tampon, Nancy.

 

[Clint]

Try changing your tampon, Nancy.

LOL

Yeah, don't smoke during your period!

 

[MattBell]

Try changing your tampon, Nancy.

I read through this whole thing seeing what different people were saying and then I get to this. Thank god I wasn't drinking anything. It would be all over my keyboard right now. Thanks for the laugh. :headroll:

 

[ndn384]

Try changing your tampon, Nancy.

OMG! I am outside right now smoking a strong cigar and I am getting light headed and dizzy right now too....but it is just from laughing so hard about your comment!

I usually just try to stay hydrated as well with anything.

 

[Craig Mac]

Try changing your tampon, Nancy.

I was so ready to drop "I heard cranberry juice helps with your period" but you beat me to it, well done sir!

 

[megladon8]

I try to steer away from flavoured drinks because they'll take away from the flavour of the cigar.

I always have a glass of ice water with me when I smoke. And I always smoke on a full stomach.

Even then, I sometimes find I'll get a little light-headed or nauseous towards the end, or shortly after.

In this case, I down some very sugary. A can of coke, a glass of fruit juice, or as some have mentioned, even just a big spoonful of sugar and some water.

It's amazing how well it works. I have timed it and it seems to take somewhere from 5-7 minutes for it to make you feel better, but still, it's better than 2 hours lying on the bathroom floor praying to the porcelain gods.

 

[TheDudeAbides]

Or alternatively, start chewing Copenhagen at work. Works for me.
-Dude

 

[BagfullofPings]

My dad always gets nicotine buzz as well. On top of that, he likes to tell everybody at the cigar shop. I just tell him to stop being a pu$$y

Like others, consume something sweet.

 

[Highlander]

Well, As I'm a type II diabetic, sugary is out. Didn't know nicotine was that strong, lol.

I'll just try to make sure I have something on my stomach and steer away from the strong cigars.

(and stop smoking one a day....)

 

[twenty5]

(and stop smoking one a day....)

Actually, the more you smoke, the more of a tolerance your body will build up to the nicotine. After a couple of years smoking some pretty strong sticks, the only time I get a buzz is either on a complete empty stomach or if I champ through 3 or 4 cigars in a row.

 

[smokinghole]

I haven't had a Nic buzz in years. Now if I've drank too much and smoke then it's a different story.

 

[dk_fxn]

Anybody else get the hiccups from Nicotine?