Side effects of nicotine patches?

[Shalu]

I have decided to stick only to the patches now for a week and see how that goes, however the side effects of them seem to be really bad? Is this normal? I feel sick and my arm (where the patch is) is really in pain? Is this a normal experience or am I doing something wrong? 

[Shalu]

Thank you. X 

[AnnetteMM]

I remember trying the patch years ago when they first came out, and they made me nauseous and irritated my skin horribly. Since I was much younger then and had no other information, I ended up losing that quit. I've since heard other people say that the patch made them sick to their stomach. Same with Chantix. Some of us just can't go that route.