Does Nicotine Keep You Awake At Night?

How Vaping Effects Your Sleep?

Nicotine does impact sleep. Vapers transitioning from smoking will experience this effect, but it tends to diminish over time. In this blog, we explore how nicotine influences sleep and provide tips to prevent vaping from disrupting your sleep patterns.

The Relationship Between Nicotine And Sleep

When switching from smoking to vaping, although toxic chemicals are eliminated, nicotine remains in vape juice. Nicotine is a stimulant, similar to caffeine in energy drinks, and can hinder sleep.

While some smokers may be accustomed to smoking before bed without issues, vaping’s nicotine hit can be more intense. This adjustment period is more apparent during the initial transition to vaping, especially for those accustomed to smoking before sleep.

Research indicates that nicotine suppresses REM sleep, the deepest sleep stage^[1]. Smokers may feel less refreshed than non-smokers due to spending extended periods in the initial sleep stages, and withdrawal symptoms can disrupt sleep.

How You Can Improve Sleep As A Vaper

To enhance sleep quality as a vaper, consider adjusting your e-liquid nicotine strength. Lowering the nicotine content reduces its stimulating effects. Managing this change may require increased vape juice consumption for cravings. A suggestion is to use higher nicotine strength earlier in the day and switch to a lower strength in the evening. Switching to 0% nicotine e-liquid before bedtime can provide vaping sensation without nicotine’s stimulating effects.

Your lifestyle also affects sleep quality. Excessive caffeine intake from drinks can disrupt sleep, so minimizing caffeinated and sugary beverage consumption is beneficial.

For vapers who no longer need nicotine to avoid cigarettes, switching to 0% vape juice eliminates nicotine’s stimulating effects, allowing for a relaxing vaping experience.

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Sources

[1] Sound Sleep Health (n.d.). Is vaping a better option than smoking at bedtime? [online] Available at: https://www.soundsleephealth.com/is-vaping-a-better-option-than-smoking-at-bedtime/