I had the same problem with the patch. I wound up with a rash that itched like hell. In fact, that was my excuse for going back to smoking. Don't do that! As far as the cost - think of what you would be spending on cigarettes. The aids actually cost a lot less. If you figure at $5 a pack, and the aids cost $40, that is only 8 days of cigarettes. Tell yourself, if I can afford the cigarettes, I can afford the aid to stop smoking.
I really like using the lozenges. I can use them whenever and no one has to know.