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How Long Does Nicotine Stay In The System?

Hello, my name is Jon. So 2 months ago I was looking into a job which required a nicotine test. Well I ve since gotten updates. A week ago I got an interview and was offered a full time medical position with the department. Tomorrow I have to schedule my drug screen which means I ll be taking the urine test wednesday or thursday. I m nervous to say the least. I ve been smoking hookah for 2-3 years now. I typically smoke 2-3 bowls a day of either fumari, starbuzz, or social smoke tobacco. I stopped smoking tobacco last tuesday when I recieved the job offer. For 3 days my buddy had a free pack of Hydro shisha brand claiming it has no nicotine or tobacco so I smoked that until we ran out. So currently I ve had 3 days of tobacco free sessions, 1 bowl each, and 3 days of no smoking at all. I feel like I should be good to schedule my test tomorrow which would give me one or two extra days of being smoke free in total but my anxiety is getting the best of me so I wanted to get extra opinions. The test I will be administered is a urine test part of a drug test. I am 6 tall and 160 lbs. Will I be able to pass this nicotine/cotinine test?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query nicotine stay in saliva for roughly 5 days or sometimes more , which further depend upon many factors and in body system for around 24 hours. You can reduce nicotine levels by drinking plenty of water.The more water consumed, the more nicotine released from the body thru the urine. It stay sn blood system for less than 24 hrs. Eat fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants, with high fiber and water content. They can help metabolize the nicotine out of the system. Many factors like frequency of smoking , amount of smoking and individual body reaction towards smoking also depends for stay in body. But if you do above things which i mention for speedy removal of nicotine , there will be chance of passing test. As you have done it 2-3 years ago there are no chances that your test will be positive.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Does Nicotine Stay In The System?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query nicotine stay in saliva for roughly 5 days or sometimes more , which further depend upon many factors and in body system for around 24 hours. You can reduce nicotine levels by drinking plenty of water.The more water consumed, the more nicotine released from the body thru the urine. It stay sn blood system for less than 24 hrs. Eat fruits and vegetables. They are antioxidants, with high fiber and water content. They can help metabolize the nicotine out of the system. Many factors like frequency of smoking , amount of smoking and individual body reaction towards smoking also depends for stay in body. But if you do above things which i mention for speedy removal of nicotine , there will be chance of passing test. As you have done it 2-3 years ago there are no chances that your test will be positive. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari