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Wilmot Cancer Institute has a smoking cessation program from which those wishing to quit can get free nicotine replacement. It’s worth mentioning, New York State Medicaid covers the cost of nicotine patches (as well as all of the other forms of nicotine replacement). Look for coupons if you want extra savings. Shop around and compare prices online and in-store to find the best price.

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The nicotine patch is available over-the-counter and prices vary from brand to brand. Nicotine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, so it’s important that you check with your healthcare provider to ensure this is a safe option for you. If you have questions or need guidance, ask a medical professional. Having too much nicotine in the body can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems that could be fatal.Ĭan I use the nicotine patch with the nicotine gum?Ĭombining the nicotine patch and other nicotine products (gum, lozenge, etc.) can be useful when carefully monitored. No, and this is important! Smoking while wearing the nicotine patch can not only increase your addiction and tolerance to nicotine, but it also puts you at risk for nicotine toxicity. If you experience this, try taking it off at bedtime to reduce the chances of this happening. The nicotine patch can in fact disrupt sleep and cause bad dreams. Just check the packaging to see if it’s latex-free before you purchase. If you have a known latex allergy, many brands of the nicotine patch are latex-free.

However, avoid cutting the nicotine patch. If you have trouble getting the patch to stick, try to reinforce with fabric bandage (like Coban or other stretchy bandage material), medical tape, or tegaderm. You may be able to reduce this by moving the nicotine patch to a different location each day.

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The nicotine patch can cause skin irritation. Ouch! Upper chest, upper arm, and shoulder are common places on the body to put the patch. Also, avoid putting the patch in a location that has a lot of hair. Where on my body should I put the nicotine patch?Īpply the patch to clean, dry skin - not skin that has oil, lotion or creams on it. If you have trouble remembering to put it on, try setting an alarm on your phone or put the nicotine patch near your toothbrush or car keys. Place the nicotine patch on in the morning and remove it at bedtime. If you experience dizziness, rapid heartbeat or nausea, this may mean you are getting too much nicotine and you may need to reduce the nicotine patch dose. Check package instructions regarding appropriate dosing or ask your healthcare provider about what dose is appropriate for you. Dosage should be chosen based on how much you currently smoke. Nicotine patches come in three different doses. What should I know about using the nicotine patch? There is strong evidence over the years that nicotine patches are safe, effective, and increase patient success. Nicotine replacement therapy has been thoroughly researched and is FDA-approved for assisting patients in quitting smoking. The goal is to taper off over time and eventually stop nicotine altogether. Nicotine replacement therapy including the nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, and nasal spray are designed to deliver controlled amounts of nicotine to help make withdrawal easier and to help improve patient success. The most common symptoms are anxiety, irritability, trouble focusing/concentrating and cravings to smoke. Lack of nicotine is what causes the withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit smoking. It’s just what keeps you going back to light up despite knowing the harms of continuing to smoke. While other chemicals in the cigarette are carcinogenic, nicotine in and of itself is not what puts you at risk of health problems like cancer. It’s what makes smoking cigarettes and using other tobacco products addictive. Nicotine is a chemical that’s found in the tobacco plant itself.

Patricia Mallaber, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CTTS, NCTTP, nurse practitioner and program director of Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Tobacco Dependence Treatment program, answers some common questions about nicotine.

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We’ve all heard this word concerning tobacco use, but did you know that nicotine is even more potent than morphine? Learn more about how to safely use nicotine in a positive way to give up cigarettes, which has many benefits for your health. Patricia Mallaber, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CTTS, NCTTP

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