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Nicotine patches deliver nicotine transdermally (through the skin) and are available over-the-counter and by prescription. They can be obtained as a 16-hour patch and a 24-hour patch. Each comes with an insert featuring complete dosage recommendations and instructions on proper application, as well as all the other pertinent information. Most users use the patch for no more than three to five months

Using the nicotine patch may cause one of more of the following side effects:

Irritation on the skin where the patch is placed (in this case, consider a different brand)
Racing heartbeat
Problems sleeping (including vivid dreams and nightmares)
Headaches
Nausea or vomiting

 

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Resources

Wikipedia.org: Nicotine Patch
FamilyDoctor.org: Nicotine Patch
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Books

Amazon.com: Nicotine Patch
 

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