Does Nicotine help with memory?
Often, yes. 79% of 29 people who reported on Nicotine for memory say it improved. 3% noticed no change and 17% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for memory (90% across 29 options).
Memory: what users report
79%better29 reports · medium confidence
23 better1 no change5 worse
Ranked #23 of 29 for memory.
What people say about Nicotine and memory
“I craved it, but it also gave me dizziness, anxiety, and nausea at times which imo outweighs the cognitive enhancement.”
“nicotine lozenges and coffee get me through hard focus days very well.”
“nicotine has greatly improved my ability to concentrate, focus, and actually enjoy learning. Machine-like ability to get up in the morning and work continuously.”
“can think more fluidly and clearly. problem solving skills have increased tenfold. nicotine had put a limiter on my thinking capacity due to the reward mechanism.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong1,323 meta-analyses · 3,241 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at memory. See all research on Nicotine.
Side effects people mention
addiction 80anxiety 28nausea 26tolerance 26dizziness 14
What else is Nicotine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count