How to Avoid Nausea While Smoking a Cigar - Cigar 101

Gary Korb explains why we sometimes experience nausea while smoking a cigar and how to avoid it.
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[@katashi222]

Eat before you smoke and smoke slowly, not like smoking a cigarette!!!💯

[@22tcm34]

You are completely correct 👍👍👍

[@thebrewgeek]

Absolutely.

[@davidgarcia9308]

I think I was smoking too fast before, if that makes sense? Now I take my time...

[@rykramirez709]

@@davidgarcia9308 was that making you feel dizzy at that time?

[@Chris_Troxler]

Bingo!

[@Wyttt95]

My first cigar really hit me hard lol wanted a big old Schwarzenegger type cigar when I turned 18 and I smoked the whole stick in about 10 min puffing nonstop and I got insane sweat and heat flashes , vomited multiple times , couldn’t even stand straight and I felt like my heart was gonna burst was beating so fast, I stretched out and passed out woke up like 3 hours later, definitely learned my lesson

[@BadassRandomness]

Oh wow, sounds horrible haha. Hope it didn't put you off cigars

[@Wyttt95]

BadassRandomness thankfully I learned how to properly handle one and still enjoy them on occasions haha

[@BadassRandomness]

Good to hear that, man

[@nato9488]

i did the same thing, didnt smoke the hole thing but puffed on it to much and over did it felt, hot sweaty dizzy and bad nausea its one of the worst things ive ever felt yet i dont feel put off from cigars, i did the keep it in your mouth thing as well it went up my nose a few times i inhaled a little on accident

[@nathanthomforde5079]

Wyatt Torix this happened to me when I do dipping tobacco haha iv done it so many times and get sick every time

[@arturos.3973]

Pop a mint as soon as you start to feel it coming on. 60% of the time it works every time

[@davidjd123]

Arturo Saldana I don’t get nauseous as much anymore like stalling a stick shift after learning, it doesn’t happen though lol. But I gotta try this next time. Thanks

[@RodriOrio86]

"60% of the time it works every time"

[@jacksonrowan2038]

"60% of the time it works every time"

[@DeusNyx]

Great advice. I've drank mint tea along with a cigar. The mint bring out the taste, and adding a little sugar/honey to the mint tea works wonders for nausea.

[@pootytang763]

Anchorman is awesome lol

[@jeromerosier2836]

My golden rule: "Big steak before big cigar." That is my 11th commandment!

[@mattwestcigarreviews]

I'm an expert. I'll tell you how: 1. Eat and make sure you have a mostly full stomach. 2. Don't be wasted. 3. Go slow. 4. Build up a tolerance. 5. This is the most important one........... don't smoke a Punch Diablo in a pool in the hot sun after 4 margaritas..

[@aaronknight4800]

Haha. Very funny.

[@FierceForger]

That last step seems.... Personal. LMAO

[@aknakbyk2068]

sir... did you puke in a swimming pool???

[@drewblanche]

I think you get sick from nicotine poisoning when you overdo it or don’t have any tolerance built up. Cigars are way harsh, like smoking a full pack of cigs all at once with no break lol

[@mattwestcigarreviews]

@@drewblanche Bingo. I would argue that it really all comes down to "you over did it in whatever situation you were in." For a beginner having one full cigar might be over doing it. For someone that smokes all the time having 5 cigars on a hot day might be overdoing it. Just have to know your limits.

[@29_lets_go]

Great tips. I've smoked cigars drunk, sober, hungry, ext. If I feel myself getting nauseous I just space out my puffs. The point of a cigar is to enjoy it so I don't mind if it takes me a little longer to smoke one. It's not a race!

[@barlas2740]

29 Lets Go oh, but it is

[@Asimo44]

"I've never met anybody who died from smoking a cigar" Well yeah they'd be dead...haha good video though.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching.

[@user-xc1sx6hp8p]

I have jk

[@NeonCicada]

Lethal nicotine ODs are a slow & painful way to die...so there's still plenty of time for them to meet new people! (positive thinking right?) A whole mapacho cigar would likely do the trick lol

[@renson241]

@@NeonCicada this comment tho

[@ericsilver5603]

I’m glad you mentioned the teaspoon of sugar-there’s a medical/physiological reason for that, but the explanation is a bit lengthy. In short, nicotine toxicity depresses the amount of glucose in your bloodstream, and you’ll feel the same way a diabetic does when his blood sugar level drops too low. Even more effective is a teaspoon of honey, simply because it’s absorbed more quickly into the bloodstream. So, if you feel that nic hit coming on, reach for the honey. Also, tea, sweetened with honey is a good beverage to sip while you’re smoking your cigar because it feeds your bloodstream at a steady rate while you’re smoking, and can prevent that nic hit from ever occurring.

[@scarney29]

Exactly. Great answer.

[@NikoBellaKhouf]

Thanks for the info

[@StanleyKowalski.]

i been smoking cigars like 10 years. one day on empty stomach i smoked full body cigar fast, and i smoked till my fingers burn. as we drive to another club, i felt like throwing up. and passed out . i woke up in front of ER, they wheelchaired me in, my buddy said he slapped my face many times to gain my consciousness. after some IV fluids and EKGs, i learned a lesson. ER doctor was also cigar smoker and gave me some tips. dont smoke full body pass the ring, and make sure stomach not empty

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Sorry to hear that. Most of us have been in a similar situation, -the ER visit.

[@dabbidaa1547]

It may be helpful to mention that nicotine tolerance is something your body builds up over time (fairly quickly actually). That means, if you smoke rarely or are new to cigars (or pipe smoking also), you really wanna start out careful and work your way up, so to say, once you notice you can handle it. Nicotine metabolizes fairly slowly, over hours, so if you overdose you just have to stop smoking, recover and try again until you can take it. Until that you can minimize the absorption of nicotine by puffing lightly, less frequently and also by blowing the smoke out faster.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@heelirl6370]

I messed up the other night. Drank a couple of beers and a bottle of wine. Then pulled out the humidor. I smoked the strongest cigar in the sampler I had bought a few weeks ago. Bllllllllaaaaaahhhh!

[@FordOn5thCigars]

These are great tips!! I notice if I do get sick it's usually when I forget to eat!

[@SteveL781]

I always make sure I have a decent sized meal before having a stick and I usually have a soda with it for sugar. No problems since I made that my routine

[@moorshound3243]

or rum

[@Azav312]

Pepsi or jack/coke has always been my remedy.

[@walidzein1]

I drink espresso with it

[@davebartholome2924]

@@walidzein1 Yeah, used to always have whiskey or bourbon with a cigar, but at some point I discovered that it’s awfully nice with a good cup of coffee.

[@quinnrsligo]

1. Don't smoke on an empty stomach 2. Choose a mild cigar, nothing too strong 3. Take some sugar, solid or liquid

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Great advice, thank you for commenting.

[@bud389]

Instead of a tablespoon of sugar, you could just drink something sugary, like sweet tea, at least that's what I do, works like a charm.

[@Teddy_bear155]

I love the sugar trick, one of my local cigar lounges actually has sugar packets behind the counter if you need it. works every time it happens.

[@Hamburger247]

ogBIGGINS works for me too usually I'll eat a pop tart if I have one

[@FordOn5thCigars]

ogBIGGINS I agree. The sugar truck is the way to go.

[@Starguard5]

I found having an herbal tea with honey or sugar works very well, or a piece of hard candy. I'm very new to cigars and even the mildest cigars can make me dizzy if I smoke too fast or smoke to large a cigar. I stay with nothing larger than a regular Toro, and I'm ok.

[@bw5343]

I smoked a double Ligero after a hard day of work. It absolutely kicked my butt.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

That is one hell of a horrible feeling. I had it so bad once, just shifting my eyes to look at something without moving my head made me seriously nauseous and dizzy. Then I was sweating like crazy.

[@andrerieu100]

VIDEOHEREBOB know the feeling there, I’m almost at the stage of giving up. It’s consistently making me feel terrible every damn stick 😩

[@danielbel67]

This happened to me when I went overboard with tobacco on the spliff...

[@TraceLight]

VIDEOHEREBOB I was smoking a full bodied corona Habano. I was halfway through when I got hit with nausea. I almost didn’t make it to my room. I managed to pass out on my bed. Woke up 4 hour later feeling fine.

[@alexp8785]

One time one of my plugs sold me "weed" which was really 75% tobacco. What followed was a very unpleasant evening

[@speedygonzalez5550]

Just don't do it on a empty stomach.

[@69Busa08Nova]

The sugar thing works for sure. I tried it a long time ago due to the suggestion from cigarobsession in one of his vids. I was a rookie and somewhat quickly smoked a triple ligero after smoking a padron 3000 Maduro at the lounge with my buddies and I felt pretty dizzy. Got a little sugar (I think a candy bar or something, don’t remember) and it went away almost instantly. Good tip sir.

[@thomasijontichy5651]

"How to avoid nausea while smoking a cigar", 101: Smoke more cigars :D

[@wellnesscoach73]

I’m 46 and never smoked before 12-2019.since then started slowly with different brands and blends no problem.then one day did try an oliva O series and it was a trip: nausea sweating threw up 3 times and felt like walking on clouds.cigar is perfect smooth creamy with no aftertaste no bitterness.oliva deserves my respect for such a perfect product.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching.

[@nacdaddy5591]

My advice is to be VERY careful as to not swallow any of the "juice." Nasty for sure, but I generally smoke outside and spit regularly. Also if the cigar is burning hot or starts tasting sharp, stop.

[@Emmanuel661]

I like this guy. He gets straight to the point. Thank for the advice.

[@shikanofromhere3240]

Good advice! I smoke pipes and am just starting into the cigar world but the best advise I have found with strong pipe tobaccos is, don't smoke them on an empty stomach, especially if you are new to pipes. Pace yourself.

[@davidminjares9556]

Wow I’m blessed because I’ve never had that issue I just started about a year ago but only 5 times last year but I’m starting to love this !! I’m gonna build my own cigar lounge so every weekend I can sit with my friends and enjoy !! I’ve actually found my favorite cigar it’s the rough rider it’s a mild cigar and absolutely love it !!! Now it’s my weekend relax time 😇😇

[@LowenKM]

Thx, great suggestions, and yep, even a mild cigar can become 'problematic' if smoked too fast and it happens to be one of the 'large' ring gauges.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@mos213]

I also find that a long cold beverage is very enjoyable with a cigar and helps give you breaks and hydration. Highly recommend making a lemonade on ice :)

[@Habitt5253]

As a former cigarette smoker I had a short problem with forgetting to not inhale. That problem very quickly fixed itself after the first time I blew my lunch. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathanheidenreich8565]

Besides diet, accompanying beverage, and rate of puffing, also consider location when choosing your stick. I love large ring gauge, heavy, oily maduros when I am enjoying a stogie outdoors. However, once I became a regular at a favorite cigar bar I saw my preference shift to milder, lower-gauge smokes as the additional smoke circulating from other patrons, even with decent ventilation in the bar, began spiking my instances of nicotine sickness (after having gone years without a bout). I'm sure this seems obvious, but consider the surroundings as well when choosing the potency of the leaf you're about to enjoy.

[@krusmister8608]

Am a new cigar smoker and I just wanna say thanks for this info, it really helped me

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@oscarzucchini6076]

Nice video and comments too, really informative

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching.

[@HandiCripple666]

I’ve read that it’s a good idea to keep your favorite candy bar handy as not only the sugar helps, but the chocolate aftertaste can compliment the cigar. I’ve also read to keep a Dr. Pepper on hand for the same reason, sugar and flavors compliment the cigar.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching. Both work great.

[@native9275]

I just got sick from a cigar yesterday in VERY spectacular fashion lmao. Thank you for this video.

[@motivatedthinker2940]

lol I am new to smoking, but i go with the cigarettes. I took some advice to drink a flat coke and slow down while I smoke which I kinda did. I threw up though, but the coke was a lifesaver. Next time I am probably thinking about taking that advice to lay down a cig if you start feeling to nauseated.

[@balasmj]

Sometimes my home rolled cigars are almost impossible to keep lit. Now I know... Thank you Its like YT was watching me struggle last night and suggested me this video today.. Creepy but thanks for the save

[@NikoBellaKhouf]

Home rolled sounds interesting. Where do you get the tobacco?

[@jakelewis3000]

The fact that you have to make this video says so much

[@pichass9337]

Thanks for the tips man, I had some sugar and I'm feeling better already.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching.

[@williamgrogan6769]

Had my first cigar with my dad tonight! Great experience... until I vomited all in my backyard😂😂 thanks for the advice!

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching. Sorry to hear that.

[@jacobbadaluco1244]

Same exact thing happened to me yesterday

[@TheRichie213]

How many drags did you take? Did you inhale?

[@22tcm34]

A SUPER GOOD VIDEO GRACIAS AMIGO 👍

[@PastorPeewee20]

Excellent video thanks

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thank you for watching.

[@gregmanuel33]

Best video on da subject so far..

[@joshs199]

Oh yes... definitely good advice. I learned all this the hard way..back when I was a young lad.

[@terryb3388]

nice video Gary

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching Buddy.

[@SSDirk1976]

Sir, your video was spot on. I have been a cigar smoker for about 20 years and every time I made myself sick....I smoked 2-3 cigars back to back to back and always on an empty stomach. Again like you mentioned, just use some common sense and you will be good to go. Cigars Up!

[@ADarkMindsArt]

I would like to add that if the cigar flavor in your mouth is too strong you should not swallow your saliva as this will produce nausea

[@elonmust7470]

Very very true. That's my biggest problem, having loads & loads of tainted spit...

[@Prod117]

Thats actually why do ususally when i smoke cigars, i spit and most time have a drink on hand.

[@theazrael4423]

What's the point if smoking if you don't inhale though? I don't get it I'm afraid.

[@arieheath7773]

don dfactor Cigars were never meant to be inhaled. They’re just smoked for the taste, not for the nicotine.

[@Existomalus]

@@theazrael4423 The point of cigars is soley for the taste and the sense of calmness and peace it bestows upon you throughout your smoke. Inhaling it is straight up AWFUL in many many ways

[@randomrants5551]

As an occasional stogie smoker, I have def experienced this a couple times. And it's always a result of enjoying the smoke too quickly. Sloooooow down. Cigars take time to make and cure, they deserve to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching.

[@chrisroland2275]

I remember just once getting sick on cigars. It was many years ago, I was about 23 years old and hadn't been smoking cigars long. I bought a box of Rum Soaked Crooks. I think I was on my 2nd one in too short of a time. I didn't toss my cookies but it killed my appetite for those again. I was feeling pretty green around the gills and a headache to go with it.

[@jcdecarlo7369]

Perfect video thank you.

[@hksunchaser1]

great advices thx

[@piperalpha5514]

I wish I’d seen this video before I smoked my very first cigar last week. I’m a non-smoker but always wanted to try a cigar. I did a bit of research on mild cigars before I chose the Ashton Classic Double Magnum. Although I did not drawback on the smoke, I did everything else wrong according to this video. That will probably explain why I got light headed, nauseous, heaved my guts out and went to bed where I passed out for a few hours. I was going to throw out the remainder but having seen this video, I might give it another try.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching and sorry to hear about your experience. Ashton is a great cigar, next time try a smaller size. Also check out the regular line of Macnudo cigars, very mild. Good luck.

[@penknight8532]

That's called being a Man. Enjoy it!!

[@mikecronis]

Sip a sugared soda (not HFCS, cane sugar) along with your smoke. Hansen, Boylan, Mexi-Coke, Mexi-Pepsi, etc.

[@dylanm6326]

Hansen is so good

[@tadcar43]

My best remedy is stick to mild to medium bodied cigars. As soon as I start to feel dizzy, I will either drink ginger ale or have a plain Hershey's bar.

[@XxGhostDOGxX420]

Tadashi Ishihara I have Godiva Chocolate Bars with Almonds when I have my Cigar.

[@RefinedRetroReviews]

When I was younger. I am thinking 12 years ago now. I smoked two premium cigars in about an hour and a half. That was the most unimaginable nausea in the world. Safe to say the borderline between this is great and nicotine OD is very thin. But will for sure happen if you do something as dumb as I did.

[@JoseMora-wc5zz]

Step 1: Smoke on a full stomach. Step 2: Take your time. Step 3: have some fine ice water.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Great advice, thanks for watching.

[@bluecavemen]

you forgot to say fresh air. when i go to the cigar lounge the blower inside does suck air out it only blows and the door always close. even if it open a lot of smoke hangs around inside. so while im inside i tend to smell other people smoke in a room which i feel not so good. just image your in a room full of smoke with no air vent you inhale other people smoke you cant get enough natural air you would end up getting sick after. Would recommended smoking outside or a good cigar lounge that suck up air out.

[@darthfervor33BBY]

I’m relatively new to cigars. One of my first cigars I tried was a Macanudo Inspirado Red Gigante. I liked it because of the light headed feeling I got after I was done. So naturally I ended up buying a box of 20. Two days ago I smoked one and I got a gnarly nauseous feeling in the end. And as this gentleman mentioned, I was taking HUGE puffs near the end of the cigar. Lol.

[@danwroy]

I really like this guy, what a character

[@szerelem5740]

Lol, after my first cigar now I'm watching these videos and realising how many "mistakes" I did. Including this headache of Nikotin... Thank you Tho. ! Peace and Love to all!

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching and glad we could help.

[@frankvesterdahl6510]

Thank you for the good advice.. I’m a former ciggy-smoker who went on to pipe smoking - which I still enjoy (and inhale) I can’t wait to welcome the cigar to my world which in fact has already started.. Just haven’t found the right cigar(s) yet.. I will though.. In time.. Next I’m gonna visit a nice cigar shop for a more educating look inside this gentleman’s arena..😊

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. If you are a pipe smoker, check out the Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, they have a line of subtle pipe tobacco blends with Latakia, Burley, Virginias and Cavendish.

[@romulusremus7537]

I always have a beverage to sip to keep rinsing the palate. For a heavy bodied cigar ginger ale is perfect.

[@WhateverIwannaupload]

the most important: if you are smoking more than you are breathing than the nausea comes from lack of breathing. This happened to me with blunt: i would smoke the whole thing and forget to breath air at times. Its one of those things you dont pay attention to because your body is still breathing but not air lol

[@Lalambz]

i enjoy the pain and light headedness, its like life is saying hello! hahah!

[@craigwoodhull3028]

Ligero is THE killer ! Only a retro hale and you will feel it ! Some folks love Ligero' I love Maduro! Great advice !!!

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

BOOM!

[@Sydney2for2]

Had it once or twice. Best solution was eat a couple of hours before then just puff slowly, savour the flavour and the smoke. It’s a time to enjoy, not rush.

[@FriskyOCallahan]

This is a common problem for hookah smokers too. One of the best tips I’ve heard is to have a glass of water handy.

[@farcenter]

My dad took me and my brother flyfishing in Montana when I was 19 and my brother 17, and brought some high end Cuban cigars he has been gifted. I came right up to the edge having smoked the whole thing, but it was pretty glorious. My brother had casually finished up and gone inside as my dad and I enjoyed the last bit of sunlight and cigar... My brother was such a champ lol, we went inside and saw him on the floor trying to clean up, still sick as a dog. Happens to the best of us was the attitude. That and no need to mention this to mom haha 😂. Honestly one of my best memories

[@junainoakuma]

CO poisoning is possible. But never heard of Nicotine poisoning and death from Cigar or Pipe tobacco. So I believe usually nausea from Cigar or Pipe tobacco is consecutive puffing and retrohaling which will get you breath in CO unconsciously. Smoke in well ventillated places. For Nicotine nausea do as this video says.

[@krookdfinra]

Usually I always drink something while smoking an occasional cigar. Iced tea, coffee, an occasional coca cola, bourbon etc. It also helps you pace yourself while smoking one so that you dont smoke the cigar too quickly and get it very hot which makes for an unpleasant harsh smoke usually.

[@blackbeardsailing1669]

Good solid meal sipped with sweet tea hour a Later a slow relaxed cigar & still sippn sweet tea. Been there couple times. Appreciate your video, you & the knowledge 🌴 ⛵

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@charlesrocks]

Hahahaha. Love this video. Good advice. TBH...if you’re feeling nauseous while smoking a cigar, then stop smoking it and drink water.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Great advice.

[@MarcoCaifan87]

I remember for my brother’s 30th birthday, I had been drinking heavily and our friend brought out a bag of cigars. Me not being versed in cigar-smoking back then, I smoked it as I would’ve a cigarette, taking puffs constantly. I had the absolute worst hangover of my life the next morning.

[@thexg0d833]

Didn't know this thanks

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@whitebuffalo4904]

I just smoked a Montecristo 2 and am feeling a level of nausea similar to times I’ve been very wasted (on alcohol). Not a good feeling. Dizzy and almost feeling like passing out- gonna lay down for a bit. Not my first cigar, don’t know what I did wrong. Granted, I didn’t eat before for several hours. Had a similar feeling with a Partagas D4 a few weeks ago. I loved the Monte’s flavour so much, maybe it caused me to smoke too fast.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching and we hope you're feeling better. We have all been there at some point.

[@hotthuyy77]

I’ve been smoking cigars for about 2 years now. About a month ago I was smoking one and got so sick my face turned pale white and I thought I was going to puke. Crazy that this would pop up on my feed!

[@couchpoet1]

Sounds like a great hobby

[@martymcfly8442]

I decided for a Perdomo 20th anniversary maduro for my last cigar B4 surgey in 6 weeks. I was so focused on enjoying every puff that I got nauseous even as i was having it with a decaf coffee. Had to put it down 😢. I'll get back to this in about 6 months. Darn it!

[@Eliellazo]

Thank you

[@FolkBoyify]

My first cigar, yesterday-today was an Afuente Gran Reserva.. Damn, and with some E&J, now smoking a black and mild.. Woahh

[@ryanramos7609]

Spitting has helped too

[@insomnia2512]

red vegiesoup well aren’t you a child

[@fragle79]

I only do that outside. Keeping a spit cup kills the budgie vibe that makes cigars fun for me.

[@ryanramos7609]

CR055F1RE i stopped smoke for while back now lol alittle late there bud

[@porkchopspapi5757]

Happened to me once while smoking one of my favorites, Camacho. Very good cigar but very strong. I made the mistake of having my usual cup of espresso with the Comacho. Was sick to my stomach & sweating bullets. Drank a Coke & cured it very quickly.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@T.R.A.N.C.E]

I've never felt sick and I only smoke full strength, always down to the nub, even in the morning on empty I smoke Liga 9, La Flor, Don Pepin, etc, with no problem. But I'm good at not inhaling. I definitely feel the nicotine, but in a nice way.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@davidgarcia9308]

I was at a cigar lounge, into the second "3rd" of it- felt it coming in and immediately left. A double Jr cheeseburger from the Wendy's nearby did the trick!!🙏👍

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Great advice, thanks for watching.

[@HughesEnterprises]

When I was really new to cigar smoking I’d probably smoked 10 or fewer and didn’t have a stash I picked up some stick in a tube from the local smoke shop on their recommendation for a mild smoke and brought it home. Don’t remember what brand exactly, but one of the old school brands. Smoked the cigar over an hour or so and felt fine. Really sneaky strength right at the end. A couple minutes later it hit me like a ton of bricks. Cold sweats, dizziness, nausea, etc. Just laid down on the tile bathroom floor for a couple hours feeling awful. I catch it early now in the final third if there is a big kick but man, I don’t want to experience that again. I don’t go to that shop anymore either.

[@MrGulf4]

I sometimes get nauseous smoking a cigar down to the tiniest nub. I found just being outside, and breathing fresh air, ie away from any other smokers, campfires etc, helps, and almost always passes.

[@stevehuskey9037]

I was already used to Copenhagen when I started smoking cigars. I prefer the stronger cigars myself. I've never been sick from them , but probably would if I was running on an empty stomach. Still , nice tips !

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching.

[@brucelee5540]

Good meal, water, sugar drink or dark chocolate with coffee will help avoiding nausea

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[@michael_dugan]

This can happen to even a veteran cigar smoker depending on the cigar. What I’ve noticed in personal experiences when this has happened to me it always coincides with alcohol use. So if I’m already buzzed and slightly dizzy from drinking when the nicotine hits from the cigar it just amplifies it. Avoid stronger cigars after a night of heavy drinking

[@ProfMannion]

Also save that first cigar you purchased on that Caribbean Caribbean vacation (if those happen again) until after you eat, and hydrate at dinner. It’s no fun watching a guy smoke at the first port, after a day of drinking and playing in the sun try to find a place to vomit on the ship, if you vomit in public on a cruise they will lock you in your room in case it is cruise sickness that spreads over entire ships. Party in port, eat and hydrate after, smoke and a scotch later in the evening.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Dennis-de1ji]

If you're out for your first Cigar, stay away from any Partagas! Gotta trust me on this.

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[@greekvenom]

I had my very first cigar today, it was a mild cigar and I had a light breakfast. I started alright and felt confident then I shorten the time between each puff .. once I was done, I was gladly home driving for about 35 min, felt like my very first alcohol experience.. I guess that I will take it easy on those badboys

[@aaronknight4800]

This happened to me for the first time last week. Got severe sweats followed by nausea. Lol.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

Sorry to hear that, we have all been there. Thanks for watching.

[@lizardman9494]

Smoked a Monte Cristo when I graduated highschool. It was kinda hard to stand up

[@wicked4202]

Lizard Man this is literally what just happened to me and also why I’m here

[@Vladpryde]

I always drink a soda with my cigar, and thus far I've been pretty lucky with that.

[@CigarAdvisorMagazine]

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[@StevenMayer6]

I’ve had this happen a few time trying new sticks I’ve never had. Lasted about 3 days. But What worked for me was 2 table spoons or white sugar. Symptoms only lasted no more the. A day. Can’t remember where I read this but it worked!

[@BenDover-td6nw]

I’ve been smoking cigars and tonight I tried and hurried to finish my cigar cause it was so cold outside lol, I went inside and sat down and threw up 3 times in the bathroom lolol now here I am

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[@bigdogroc]

When I first started smoking cigars a Padron 1926 destroyed me. I had to lay on the kitchen floor for what felt like an hour, the floor was nice and cool.

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[@marvinacklin792]

Don't hotbox the cigar, start off smoking mild cigars, you will develop a tolerance. After five years I still smoke mild-medium not full body cigars. Love perdomos. Connecticut shade is always mild, there are also mild Maduros.

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[@BrianDavids]

I find sugar beverages help. Drink a cream soda, a Coke, Dr. Pepper, whatever floats your boat. This will cure cigar sickness almost instantly.

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[@vancouver4sure]

Sage advice

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[@jpotts1515gaming]

My first real cigar was an AJ Fernadez "Last Call' Habano. It was way to strong for me as a beginner and i got really nauseous , felt like i was drunk (dizzy , really bad balance) sweating like crazy , massive headache and lost my breakfast lunch and dinner all at once. Miserable night. Oh and i didnt not inhale. I know to only puff cigars. I did retro-hale like 2 times