How long before nicotine hits you?

[Renico]

Hey,

I've always wondered how long it takes for the nicotine in a snus to come into your body.
I mean how long does it takes from when you put a portion in to the nicotine comes through?

is it different from normal, strong, ekstra strong ?

[Roo]

I use Sterks and it takes just a couple minutes (1 or 2). I put one in before bed on a pretty regular basis and let it chill for just 10 minutes or so, then spit it out and go to bed, much like I used to have a smoke before calling it a night.

[StuKlu]

My experience is similar to Roo's. Any nicotine craving usually subsides within a minute or two after putting in a snus, not quite as fast as nasal snuff but more long lasting, steady supply of nicotine

[Fazer]

Same as Roo and StuKlu for me, only a couple mins. Like StuKlu said "not quite as fast as nasal" but, if i really need a hit fast, i pop a snus in and have some snuff at the same time.

[resnor]

Do you guys actually "feel" the nicotine hit you? I couldn't tell you how quick the nicotine hits...

[StuKlu]

The only thing I 'feel' is that the nicotine craving goes away

[simplesmoke]

Funny how everyone is so different.

I have been using snus for over 4 months now. I use mini's and out of all the snus I have tried the only one or two brands gives me a feeling. And that feeling hits the hardest after eating.. If I have a snus after waking without eating, it can take 10+ minutes to realize the nicotine craving is gone after my snus.

After lunch and dinner I can pop in a mini of choice (any of the others I have tried do not have that same effect for me) and I feel exactly like I would feel smoking a cigarette after a meal. (after like 1 minute for the snus, with smoking it was like 5 seconds after the 2nd drag I would guess)

By far for me, the best times during the day are snus after eating.

I never use stronger then a mini, I get hiccups with any regular portion I have tried so far.

And I also have to note, that my perceived notice of the nicotine hitting after eating has only gotten stronger since starting to snus. As my body/mind changed through a different delivery mechanism I am guessing.

I think I recall reading an article on snuff that indicated nicotine levels increased at a much faster rate on seasoned snuff users vs novices..
not sure if it was tied to amount of snuff or if there was some other factor. I thought I recall it not being tied to amount consumed.

[rictorblackbus]

I've only ever used regular portions, so I speak for that experience. Takes a couple of minutes. I usually pop one when It's real hectic at work and that "I need nicotine" anxiety just goes away. I'm usually done with that after like 20 minutes. Definitely helps me stay productive throughout my day. A nice minty after meal snus always hits the spot too. So good...

[AtreyuKun]

When I use sterks, I feel it fairly quickly. When I use ordinary portions like Tre or and General, there is no nic hit at all, just the cravings subsiding.

[nicodude]

I still feel the nic hit. Depending on the snus and how long its been since I last used, for me it usually takes anywhere from 6 minutes up to 15 minutes to feel the effects, and longer than that for the full effects. If I chain snus though it definitely kills the hit for that day, but I try to wait until I feel a good craving before I'll bake up a pris because it keeps my tolerance down and lets me feel the nic alot better. If you don't feel your nic anymore but want to then try to wait longer between using.

[rictorblackbus]

I still feel the nic hit. Depending on the snus and how long its been since I last used, for me it usually takes anywhere from 6 minutes up to 15 minutes to feel the effects, and longer than that for the full effects. If I chain snus though it definitely kills the hit for that day, but I try to wait until I feel a good craving before I'll bake up a pris because it keeps my tolerance down and lets me feel the nic alot better. If you don't feel your nic anymore but want to then try to wait longer between using.

I second that emotion!!!! I do actually feel the nic hit more the longer I go between portions. Also saves cash in the long run.

[Mykislt]

ES portion 1 minute, and it doesn't last for long.
A big pinch of 8mg los will slowly release nicotine over time, so I will feel it within 5 minutes and it will continue for like 30 minutes.

[Fazer]

Do you guys actually "feel" the nicotine hit you? I couldn't tell you how quick the nicotine hits...

I've been addicted so long it just feeds the monster now

[WickedKitchen]

Seconds for me. I guess about 30 or so and probably not less than that, but under a minute anyhow. With Sterks, of course, it's stronger but not quicker. This is if I even notice it. I can say that about 50% of the snus I take I don't really even notice the nic and this is probably 'cos I'm focused on something else at the time. Sometimes it just plain punches me in the face. A regular 8mg portion. I love those times 'cos I'm not expecting it from an OP. Other times I want to get a big ole bangin' hit of nic from a sterk and it's lackluster. With that all said my attention span for it isn't all that good. I mean it's not like we're trippin' here. After a couple of minutes my brain moves on to something else.

[pris]

I would say quite quickly, in about a minute or so then it gradually ramps up a bit before levelling off. Not instant like snuff or cigs but I kind of prefer it that way for a longer lasting effect.