This stop smoking drug belongs to a family of medications known as nicotine replacement therapies. NicoDerm CQ Patch works as deterrent while smoking cessation.
Alternative brand names are Prostep, Habitrol, NiQuitin, Nicotrol, Nicorette, and Commit.
It works by providing low levels of nicotine, which may help you to quit smoking by lessening physical signs of smoking withdrawal symptoms. You must stop smoking before using the patches and continue not to smoke while using this medication.
Compare to other stop smoking drugs Nicoderm patch has proven to provide only slight benefit reducing craving. It is most effective when used in conjunction with a stop smoking program.
Nevertheless NicoDerm has become the most popular topical quit smoking medication over the past several years.
It comes in 3 different variations ranging from 7 mg to 21 mg. The main difference between each level is not the amount of nicotine placed between the backing and the adhesive, but the size of the patch. This is due to the nature of the adhesive.
For the adhesive to maintain its hold properly, the consistency of it must remain the same, thereby allowing only a specific amount of nicotine.
Side effects:
This quit smoking medication may cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea or flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
You should inform your doctor if these symptoms persist or become bothersome.
If the area around the patch becomes red, itchy or irritated, try a new site. If the irritation continues or becomes worse, notify your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, anxiety, tremors.
It is very important that this quit smoking medication be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by the doctor. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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