I have heard of patch that would help to quit smoking is it true and will it have any side-effects? -
I have beeing smoking for years and now when i really needs to quit i cannot. i heard about some patch or something like that that will help me to cut it down. if some one has used it or you know that how it works please answer to me. and i would also like to know if it has any side effects.
Yes, there are nicotine patches available to help you quit smoking. They have patches with different levels of nicotine in them for different types of smokers (heavy, medium, or light smoker). You can also use the different patches to help wean yourself from the nicotine.
I have used them personally and find that they do work pretty well. However, as with any other method, you must have the will to really quit smoking. Side effects with the patches can be a problem for some people, especially people who still smoke while wearing the patch. Some people notice mild dizziness a bit after putting on the patch. This sometimes passes. If you continue to be dizzy or nauseous, try a lower dose patch. They can also cause heart palpitations, especially if you smoke while wearing them.
If used properly, the patches are an excellent method of quitting the smokes.
its good that you are quiting...the patches are realli good because they slowly take you off smoking...you can take different ones according to how badly you smoke and how fast you want to quit..
personally i haven-t used them...but my dad and brother has and it has worked fine on them
i dont think that there are any side effects but it wont be serious...if you do come out with anything after you started using them...then go to your doctor....
hope that helps
Side effects
The most common side effect of the nicotine patch is a rash on the skin where the patch
is worn. Moving the patch to a new area of skin each day will help reduce skin irritation,
and there are also medicated skin creams available at pharmacies.
Some people have sleep disturbances or vivid dreams, particularly with the high dose 24
hour patch.5 In these cases, it’s recommended that you either take off the 24 hour patch
just before bedtime, or switch to the 16 hour patch.
Less common side effects include headache, nausea and indigestion.10 If side effects do not
fade within a few days, or are distressing, you should see your pharmacist or doctor.
If you use the patch, you should not smoke as well, because it may increase the risk of side
effects and heart problems.
Using the patch:
The nicotine patch is a medicine and you should use it according to the advice from your
pharmacist or doctor.
You must use the nicotine patch correctly for it to help you quit. Once you’ve bought
the patches, you should set a quit date. You need to stop smoking before you start using
patches.
One patch is used per day. When applying the patch, make sure you press it onto a hairless
area of skin for about 10 seconds, to make sure it sticks properly After it’s on, wash and
dry your hands thoroughly to avoid getting nicotine in your eyes or nose. Do not use soap,
as this may increase absorption of nicotine.
The manufacturer’s information sheet that comes with the patches will tell you how many
weeks to use them, and when to use lower strength patches. The programs vary between 10
and 16 weeks.
However, recent research shows that using patches for eight weeks works as well as
using them for longer.
Highly addicted smokers who still have cravings and withdrawal
symptoms eight weeks after quitting, may benefit from longer use.
There is no evidence
that switching down to smaller patches in later weeks is better than simply stopping use of
the larger patches.