Q: Can nicorette gum cause high blood pressure and leg cramps?
A: Nicorrete gum contains nicotine. Nicotine is a stimulant. Stimulants raise blood pressure. Nicotine also causes blood vessels to constrict. One cause of leg cramps is not enough blood to the legs. To learn more about the effects of nicotine addiction and the effects of nicotine on the body go to the American Heart Association’s Website.
Further Reading:
Adverse Effects of Nicorette Gum — Livestrong.com