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Stop smoking with the patch
The nicotine patch will not work for everyone but many smokers even heavy smokers have great success with the patch. You can purchase most brands of the patch over the counter at your local drug store or retail outlet. Prices vary according to brand and milligrams.
I found at least seven different brands from Nicorette to Rite-Aid brands, you might want to shop online to find your best price. Along with varied brands they do come in different strengths - 21mg, 14mg, 7mg. With different steps for each strength. Most brands have indications that if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day start with step one of the patch-21mg. If you smoke less then 10 cigarettes start with step two of the patch at 14mg.
When using the patch try to put the patch in a different area of the upper body with no hair. Your upper arm seems to be the most convenient, but don’t place the patch in the same spot each day change the spot each day. After a week you can return to the first spot you choose. Also you can bath with the patch on without damaging it. Don’t cut the patch into pieces to save money you will destroy the effects of the stop smoking patch.
If you feel the patch is not working effectively then do not put two patches on at once you could cause and overdose of nicotine. Some people do experience side effects but most are very mild. Some of the side effects may include: dizziness, high blood pressure, itching or a burning sensation in the application site, nausea or redness of the skin.
Another common sense rule of thumb is do not smoke, chew or sniff any form of tobacco while using the patch. Even when the patch has been removed before bed do not smoke, chew or sniff tobacco as the nicotine from the patch is still present in your blood stream.
There are many more options is helping you to kick the habit and if the patch doesn’t seem to be the right option for you keep trying. Remember to quit smoking is a big challenge but an achievable one so don’t stop trying to stop smoking.
The nicotine patch will not work for everyone but many smokers even heavy smokers have great success with the patch. You can purchase most brands of the patch over the counter at your local drug store or retail outlet. Prices vary according to brand and milligrams.
I found at least seven different brands from Nicorette to Rite-Aid brands, you might want to shop online to find your best price. Along with varied brands they do come in different strengths - 21mg, 14mg, 7mg. With different steps for each strength. Most brands have indications that if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day start with step one of the patch-21mg. If you smoke less then 10 cigarettes start with step two of the patch at 14mg.
When using the patch try to put the patch in a different area of the upper body with no hair. Your upper arm seems to be the most convenient, but don’t place the patch in the same spot each day change the spot each day. After a week you can return to the first spot you choose. Also you can bath with the patch on without damaging it. Don’t cut the patch into pieces to save money you will destroy the effects of the stop smoking patch.
If you feel the patch is not working effectively then do not put two patches on at once you could cause and overdose of nicotine. Some people do experience side effects but most are very mild. Some of the side effects may include: dizziness, high blood pressure, itching or a burning sensation in the application site, nausea or redness of the skin.
Another common sense rule of thumb is do not smoke, chew or sniff any form of tobacco while using the patch. Even when the patch has been removed before bed do not smoke, chew or sniff tobacco as the nicotine from the patch is still present in your blood stream.
There are many more options is helping you to kick the habit and if the patch doesn’t seem to be the right option for you keep trying. Remember to quit smoking is a big challenge but an achievable one so don’t stop trying to stop smoking.
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