Nicotine Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• The patch may contain conducting metal. Remove patch before MRI.

• Gum chewing can cause problems with dental work.

• When you stop smoking, other medicines may be affected. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.

• If pregnant and using patch, consider removal at night.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Nervous and excitable.

• Headache.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Jaw ache from gum.

• Inability to sleep.

• Skin irritation.

• Nasal irritation.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Very nervous and excitable.

• Severe skin irritation.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.