Nicotine nasal spray is only available by prescription, so if you are interested in trying it you will have to ask your doctor. The nasal spray is well-liked among people trying to quit because, among the
NRTs currently available, the nasal spray delivers
nicotine into the bloodstream the quickest, offering fast relief for
withdrawal symptoms.
The manufacturer recommends that the patient should only use the nasal spray for a period of three months, and that it should never be used beyond six months.
How it Works
Using a standard nasal sprayer, the spray delivers nicotine into the bloodstream when absorbed through the nose.
Side effects
from the nasal spray can linger for up to two weeks and can include nasal and throat irritation, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing.
Two notes on the nasal spray:
The
FDA has found the nasal spray to have some addictive qualities.
Smokers also suffering from asthma, allergies, nasal polyps, or other sinus problems should tell their doctor. The physician might recommend a different form of NRT.
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