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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?
I smoke under 10 a day so it's only the 14mg
It's been hurting since yesterday and I feel like I'm going to throw up. It said that there are side effects, but this seems quite severe? Should I speak to my doctor?
Yes. Please speak to doctor.
Okay thank you. X
And I put my first patch on yesterday and kept it for 24 hours, that's what it recommends, but 16 hours is also okay. Then I put my next patch on again today and I still have the same effects, I can't eat and I just feel so weak
The only side effects that I experienced from the patch was some minor skin irritation where I applied the patch. But everyone is different. Consulting your doctor would be a wise choice.
You said earlier that you were also using gum and spray - when did you quit those? It is possible that you are using too much nicotine replacement since you only smoked 8 cigs a day.
Well yesterday I had one piece of gum whilst wearing a patch and today I've had only the patch on. I started the quitting process on Tuesday, so now I'm only going to stick to one at a time, tomorrow I'm going to stick to gum and keep to that until I see my doctor.
Just be careful and don't use too much nicotine -
Thank you. X
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.
What mg? And I'll say no it isn't normal for me. How long has your arm been hurting? Perhaps ER is where u need to go??? IDK. Concerned here!!