The following are disadvantages of using stop-smoking aids or nicotine replacement therapies for quitting smoking:
- Nicotine patch: Takes two to four hours to hit peak level; user can't adjust dose to meet cravings
- Nicotine gum: Must be chewed properly to get nicotine and avoid upset stomach; can cause mouth soreness or indigestion
- Nicotine inhaler: Requires frequent puffs; can irritate the mouth and throat
- Nicotine nasal spray: Can irritate the nose and throat; can cause cough
- Nicotine lozenge: Can cause sore mouth, indigestion, hiccups
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban, generic): Can cause insomnia, dry mouth, agitation; shouldn't be used by anyone with a seizure or eating disorder
- Varenicline (Chantix): Can cause nausea, headache, insomnia, and abnormal dreams; in rare cases, might cause suicidal thinking
The following are disadvantages of using stop-smoking aids or
nicotine replacement therapies for quitting smoking: Nicotine
patch: Takes two to four hours to hit peak level; user can't adjust
dose to meet cravings Nicotine gum: Must be chewed...
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Dr. Howard Shaffer answered:The following are disadvantages of using stop-smoking aids or nicotine replacement therapies for quitting smoking: