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Doctor insights on: Nicotine Patch Affect Menstrual Cycle

Slow growth is good: One day at a time works best. If you wean off very gently, and use mutual support, you may find that recovery is possible. Consider attending a meeting of nicotine anonymous. ...Read more

Slow growth is good: The patch replaces the nicotine from smoking. One day at a time works best. If you wean off very gently, and use mutual support, you may find that recovery is possible. Consider attending a meeting of nicotine anonymous. ...Read more

Yes depends on dose: It is nicotine. But dose needed to suppress appetite may be higher. Remember that cigarettes can deliver higher dose of nicotine faster to the brain. Therefore, you may not get the same effect with nicotrol (nicotine patch). ...Read more

Yes: Nicoderm (nicotine patch) has nicotine dissolved into the glue, so it is possible to "hack" the patches. Let's say that you can buy #14 patches that are 21mg each for $50. If you want to taper your dose over a month, apply a full patch for 1 week, 1/2 patch for 1 week, and 1/4 patch for 2 weeks, then you're off! There are some patches that have a gel reservoir that can't be cut, so examine before you buy! ...Read more

Varies: Timing may vary depending on brand, how long you wore the patch and how your body handles nicotine. Allow at least few days. ...Read more

Yes: But if contact with skin is poor it will not work as well. ...Read more

Instr: Go by the instructions provided with the patches. I think most people step down after then 1st 4 or 8 weeks then at every two weeks thereafter. ...Read more

Prescription: If you have called a drug store and they do not sell it over the counter ask the pharmacist for advice. You may need a prescription from a health care provider to get it. Good luck with trying to stop smoking it will be well worth the effort. ...Read more

Nicotine patch: Shower, dry, then apply.

None I'm aware of.: No medication or treatment is risk-free; but in my humble opinion, the risk you take by using nicoderm (nicotine patch) patch pales in comparison to the risk you would take by continuing to smoke. ...Read more

Yes.: Hi,
Bathing with your nicotein patch should be ok because the side with nicotein is in direct contact with your skin while the exposed side is somewhat water resistant. ...Read more

Sometimes: It can cause rash or swelling which can give you pain. Do you have either of those? ...Read more

Replaces the cigaret: When helping someone quit smoking, we may prescribe one of a variety of "nicotine replacement systems": the patch, gum, lozenges, inhaler or spray. The pt sets a quit date; switches from smoking cigarettes to using one of the nrs's (such as the patch); and then the nrs is gradually tapered over the next 2-3 months, until nicotine has been eliminated from the body. ...Read more

Niether: Both are nicotine replacement. Either can substitute for the nicotine in cigarettes. I recommend trying with out nicotine replacement, because at some point you will have to go through the withdrawal. It is really not that bad, and cravings only last 2-5 mins. Distract yrself for that long w chewing on carrots or celery, deep breathing, meditation, running around the block, etc. Each time it hits. ...Read more

Slow growth is good: The patch replaces the nicotine from smoking. Adding a cigarette simply increases the dose of nicotine. Punishing yourself by calling yourself a screw up does not help. One day at a time works best. If you wean off very gently, and use mutual support, you may find that recovery is possible. Consider attending a meeting of nicotine anonymous. ...Read more

Not really: This is always an interesting question. Nicotine is dangerous for a pregnancy and can cause fetal growth problems among other things. No amount of nicotine is considered safe so the best option is to avoid completely. That being said there are many other dangerous substances in tobacco smoke. In patients who can not stop, the doctor & the patient would weight the risks of nicotine patches. ...Read more

Wonderful commitment: "The best way to break a habit is to drop it." Leo Aikman Honestly, we appreciate your desire to quit, but I bet with your doctor's help you may find more tolerable options. Good luck-- ...Read more

Usually not: Most smokers are more addicted to the habit of smoking than they are to the nicotine. That is why nicotine replacement wit patches or nicotine gum or inhaled nicotine works only in a small percentage of smokers. ...Read more

Cessation is great: Nicotrol (nicotine patch) can be effective in smoking cessation as will the gum, patches, etc. You must want to quit as well. Don't think the nicotine substitute (any form) will do it all. You must meet half way. Go on line for all the smoking cessation sites. I'm sure one will be helpful. ...Read more

Not carcinogenic: Nicotrol (nicotine patch) is just nicoine, and nicotine by itself is not known to be carcinogenic. However, if you are worried, best thing to do is to taper off Nicotrol (nicotine patch) after successful with stop smoking. ...Read more

Some in short run: There is moderate success in the short-run, but not much success in the long-run, even when combined with smoking cessation counseling (see a recent 2012 harvard school of public health study). However, given the serious health effects of cigarette smoking, inhalers may be worth a shot. Note that after quitting for one year, your risk of cardiovascular disease decreases by 50%! ...Read more

Yes, but. . .: There is moderate success in the short-run, but not much success in the long-run, even when combined with smoking cessation counseling (see a recent 2012 harvard school of public health study). However, given the serious health effects of cigarette smoking, inhalers may be worth a shot. Note that after quitting for one year, your risk of cardiovascular disease decreases by 50%! ...Read more

Not major: Nicotine is a stimulant, so it may raise blood pressure a bit. Unlikely to cause thrombosis.

It is definitely the right choice if the other option is to continue smoking as that will definitely cause thrombosis. ...Read more

Stopping Tobacco: Nicotine patches can be used for people who chew just like ones who smoke. The amount of patch depends on the amount of chew, just like it depends on the number of cigarettes one smokes. Using non nicotine mint snuff can also decrease the urges and cravings along with the patch. Patches don't cause cancer. Nicotine is not the cancer causing agent in the chew. Good luck, help him succeed! ...Read more

Your choice: First, it depends upon which e-cig you're thinking about. Some vaporize nicotine while others don't use any nicotine at all. Obviously, the latter are "best" but they may not be enough if you're really addicted to nicotine. In that case, any way to get you nicotine is fine whether patch, gum, inhaler or e-cig. Benefit of these options is less exposure to cancer-causing components in cigarette smok. ...Read more

Nicoderm (nicotine patch) patch: Is probably not cause of the tongue spot. Congratulation on successful quitting. Get a doctor to look at your tongue, so that accurate diagnosis can be made and proper treatment initiated. ...Read more

Either: Nicotine maintenance does not depend on the brand. The patch supplies a more consistent blood level of nicotine than gum. ...Read more

Addiction: If you don't use nicotine in the first place, using a patch will expose you to it, this could cause you to become dependent on it.
Also not having a tolerance to nicotine, could cause side effects, nausea, vommiting, increase heart rate, sweating, diarrhea.

Not recommended for someone whom does not have a nicotine addiction such as smoking in the first place. ...Read more

It's safe: There are no listed dangerous interactions reported w/ any of the drugs you identify.
So good luck - I hope you are successful! ...Read more

Skin irritation: Your skin is very sensitive.