Allergic Reaction To Nicotine Patches
Allergic Reaction To Nicotine Patches - There are several manufacturers that design and market nicotine patches to help you quit smoking. Each adhesive patch contains specific amounts of nicotine embedded in a patch of gel that help reduce your craving for tobacco. You may want to consider a safer alternative such as the Zero Nicotine Herbal Patch.
Nicotine, a habit forming stimulant and mood lifter is the ingredient in tobacco that makes you crave cigarettes and cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop. When you quit smoking, symptoms such as anxiety, irritability frustration and restlessness are common.
The general idea of the patch, is to give the smoker a small amount of nicotine that travels out of the patch, through the skin into the bloodstream and keeps a constant low level of nicotine in your body helping to alleviate some of the withdrawal symptoms but without the dangerous effects from the carcinogens and other chemicals in cigarettes.
Patches are available in several different strengths, and some are available over-the-counter. You should definitely speak to a medical professional about your options and find the right product for you.
It is very important to understand the nicotine patch is intended to be a part of the overall stop smoking program. This should include counseling, support and commitment to behavior modification in order for it to be successful.
Common side effects include dizziness, high blood pressure, itching and burning at the application site. Nausea and redness of the skin.
Do not take this medication, if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to nicotine. Be cautious if you have ever had a bad reaction to a different brand of nicotine patch. Before you use any brand of nicotine patch, make sure your doctor knows if you have had or have any medical conditions such as:
Allergies to drugs, adhesive tape or bandages.
Diabetes requiring insulin injections.
High blood pressure.
Kidney disease.
Overactive thyroid.
Stomach ulcer.
Chest pain from a heart condition.
Heart attack or heart disease.
Irregular heartbeat.
Liver disease.
Skin disease.
It is important to thoroughly discuss with your doctor, the benefits and risks of nicotine replacement therapy and be aware that nicotine can be toxic and addictive in any form. And you should not use nicotine patches any longer than your doctor prescribes.
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