NICORETTE Reviews (NICOTINE POLACRILEX)Average Rating: 2.6 (834 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NICORETTE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NICORETTE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | recreational use | Depending on rate and amount of consumption effects ranged from throat burn to head spins, nausea, slight discoloration of hands, rubber legs, elated feeling | Effects seem to be amplified by cafeine such as that found in coffee, coke, vault etc. Seems to be a vaible alternative to smoking/chewing tobacco, no smell, need to go out side or a spitter. When consumed with alcohol effects also amplified even greater than cafeen. DO NOT SWALLOW THE GUM, user will most likely go weak and want to lay down untill they feel the need to vomit. At that point they will most likely purge the gum from their system and regain normal feeling and function in a few minutes. | M | 21 | 1.5 years 4mg 3X day | 3/4/2010 | 5 | Stop Smoking | i have been smoking for 18 years and im only 30 years old. I tried quitting several times in the past but was never successful. This time i figured i would try the gum to see if it would help my success rate. So i am now starting my 2nd week of no smoking. Yes the gum defiantly does its job and seriously helps my cravings. But i have noticed side effects. FIRST is burping. Not a regular burp (like when you drink soda), but a real deep burp that feels like its coming from my stomach. Not that big of a deal, and i can deal with it. SECOND, i have a problem with heart burn, hence the reason why i stopped drinking OJ over the past year. Since using the gum this seems to have gotten worst. Again i can deal with it. Its not totally out of control but defiantly uncomfortable. Some say chew slower, i dont notice a difference though. THIRD, i cant seem to fall asleep. But im not sure if its the gum causing my insomnia or if its just the fact that i quite smoking. I have read that people who qui | Because of the severe stomach pain i have been experiencing, i plan in just using the box of gum. Once its finished im finished. I just hope i will be able to remain a non smoker and not use the gum. I am not looking to replace one addiction with another. Hope this information helps others. if you want to talk more im depth let me know and ill send you my email. Good Luck everyone! | M | 30 | 2 weeks 4 MG Gum 10X day | 4/20/2010 | 5 | stop smoking | hiccups once in a while other than that nothing | have had no bad experiences with this drug | M | 57 | 22 years 4 mg 6X day | 4/29/2010 | 5 | To not start smoking again | little buzz, addiction, starting to feel worthless and weak, like a smoker | Thank you to everyone who has commented here about nicotine gum and other nicotine products. For me its been like a magic bullet, don't smoke but still have a nicotine habit. Well we all know ther are no magic bullets. I see some suffering in my future | M | 43 | 2 years 2mg 3X day | 6/7/2010 | 5 | To Quit Smoking | Hiccups, buzz with dizzy feeling which is why I stopped taking after two weeks. Most of the 'Commentators on this site are 'abusing' this super-aid to kick a Killer-Habit called Smoking. Lot of the comments are sheer balderdash by individuals who are playing the 'victim' 'addict' game for all it's worth! | SUPER, SUPER Aid to individuals who desire to give up smoking! Guys, we, as individuals made the Dumb Decision to Smoke in the first place. Now, instead of playing a Whining Victim, I accept responsibility for my own negative choice and don't attempt to make other people responsible. Some individuals on this forum audaciously edge around to utilizing the word 'sue'; guess they are also addicted to 'Free Lunches'! Same individuals are publicly confessing to totally ignoring the Manuf. Dosage and the gum's specific purpose which is to 'aid-in-Quitting-Smoking'! If you want a Buzz then go to Starbucks; take up Jogging, walking, get to the gym, Volunteer, take up a hobby, learn new skills via open university or evening classes, list of alternatives to Free Lunch Buzzes are 'ad infinitum'! | M | 51 | 2 weeks 4mg 4X day | 6/10/2010 | 5 | To Quit Smoking | Increased metabolism, decreased appetite, increased blood coagulation, anti-psychotic, increased memory and concentration. and Bliss :) | I think most people are too stupid to use Nicorette. Nicotine is a poison! If you use it in moderation, for me 1 4mg every 2-2.5 hours, it can make your life better. I can never go back to the inefficient smoking. This stuff works so well! And to the idiot who chews it like trident, you are going to die. Nicotine, when swallowed goes straight to your liver, it has to be absorbed thru Mucous membranes to get into your system. There are too many positive benefits, I will never quit nicotine. Use, don't abuse! Yes the dopamine can be an attractant, but always remember like alcohol it is a poison and you must know your body's limits! | M | 37 | 5 months 4MG 7X day | 8/9/2010 | 5 | quitting smoking | slight sensitivity on lower teeth, normal withdrawals expected from nicotine intake in general | I have been a smoker on and off for 6 years. Nothing has helped me more to quit than the nicorette gum. Recently I been away from cigarettes for 2 months now. I have used the nicorette gum. I started taking 6 a day with the 4mg dose. 3 a day then down to every other day. I find the only issue I have is sensitive teeth in the bottom portion. When i pack on the top no problems. Note: that all forms of nicotine may cause tiredness or insomnia. If you take mentally ill amounts of anything you can experience stronger side-effects. If you take the recommended dose and ween off like other people say you will be fine. I have weened myself off the gum before. I recommend take a good time off from work cause 1 week off the gum you will be messed up. That week my body felt like a tooth ache and I was extremely tired. The withdrawal symptoms are lessened by healthy eating and adequate exercise. I run 3.5 miles 5 times a week and lift 3 times a week. They didn't really screw up my lungs bad cause i am still able to run constant and far without any sort of breathing issues. Smoking cigarettes is a deep regret. It does take a strong mindset to quit! I even used to run while i was a smoker. I noticed since i quit its alot easier to breathe! I have experienced much more symptoms from smoking then chewing. People don't be afraid of this drug if used correctly. Would you not take benedryl cause other people are popping 20 a day and say its bad for you? | M | 25 | 4mg 4X day | 10/16/2010 | 5 | To stop smoking | None | I have stopped smoking completely for 12 years. However I am now addicted to nicotine chewing gum. As there are NO negative side effects and my doctor is not aware of any negative consequences, I shall continue. My teeth and gums are in good condition - better than they were when I still smoked. My hair loss (I am 72) is less than most people of my age - just the usual male pattern bald spot at my crown. My lungs are in better shape and my general fitness has improved since I stopped smoking. Nicotine chewing gum has been a blessing. | M | 72 | 12 years 2 10X day | 12/13/2010 | 5 | stop smoking | thinning hair | Read this board before starting product. Love the nicorette. Never want to stop, but will. Dont want to lose the rest of my hair. It has thinned a lot in the ten months of using the product. Not happy about it but must give up this enjoyable prduct. | M | 45 | 10 months 4mg 10X day | 12/22/2010 | 5 | smoking cessation | none | M | 54 | 1 years 2 mg 4X day | 1/18/2011 | 5 | To quit smoking | M | 24 | 4 days 10 mg 10X day | 5/19/2011 Patient History | 5 | To stop smoking | Hair thinning in general and one patch of alopecia (about 1.5 inches diameter, totally bald). Weight gain & short-tempered. | The gum helped me no end for the 1st 3 months..... I doubt I'd have quit without it (now done 4.5 months). However, the hair thinning & bald patch concerned me, so I googled the side effects of nicotine gum.... sure enough, there's quite a bit out there saying that hair loss is a common-ish side effect. I stopped the gum 6 weeks ago and the bald patch is already regrowing. At the current rate of regrowth, I reckon I'll be back to normal in another couple of months (phew!). Other issues have been weight gain (no surprise there), and being a grumpy bastard. I'll deal with the weight later, and hopefully get less snappy as my body adjusts after 30-odd years of having nicotine regularly pumped into it :-) Overall it's been a struggle, but well worth it.... hang in there!! | M | 49 | 3 months 4mg gum 6X day | 5/19/2011 | 5 | To quit smoking | Headachen neause Hickups. | Well other than the annoying side effects I am alright... have smoke in 18 days and have stopped taking the nicorette and doing fine. | M | 33 | 18 days 4MB 4X day | 7/18/2011 | 5 | To quit smoking. | None | Love it but scared of getting addicted to it and scard if I stop I will start smoking again. | M | 44 | 2 weeks 4 mg 3X day | 12/23/2011 | 5 | quit smoking | 4 mgs keep me up at night. better with the 2 mgs both cause gas and diarrhea probably from the sorbital | I smoked for over 30 years up to 2.5 packs a day. I quit smoking 4.5 years ago and am now at the point that I can't stand the smell of cigarettes. I can smell it from a block away. Recently went to a bar where people were smoking and wanted to burn my clothes the next day. I won't go back to smoking,. May or may not quit the lozenges, wish they were cheaper. It's 2 cents worth of candy and a drop of nicotine. But, they're priced at a pack a day of cigarettes. Bit of robbery there. | M | 52 | 4.5 years 2 10X day | 1/10/2012 | 5 | Quit Smoking | Increase cognition. Increased short term memory, improved GPA, improved mood, decreased fatigue, some mild gum irritation. | Using nicorette AS DIRECTED! for 12 weeks is the way to go. I see people on here who have been hooked on it for years, and they wonder why they hate it? The drug was never tested long term, you are taking your health into your own hands. Use it as needed or for the required amount. The program has you tapering off over time, you obviously missed that part of the instructions and you are now stuck to deal with the consequences. | M | 23 | 12 weeks 2mg 8X O | 3/15/2012 | 5 | To quit smoking | Nasuea, occasional mouth ulcers, addiction. | M | 42 | 14 years 4mg 2X H | 7/2/2012 | 5 | quit smoking | Sore throat | I smoked 1 1/2 packs of cigs a day and decided to quit last week. I have no intentions of staying on it longer then 30 days. I started with 4 mg 10x a day and got down to 4x a day in the first week. I am however putting off the gum till I am considerably uncomfortable. I also keep a cup next to me to spit in to assure I don't swallow any of the chemicals. I also started walking 5 miles a day to just keep my mind busy and I don't ever carry the gum with me so I have to wait till I get home to use it. | M | 27 | 7 days 4mg 4X day | 7/12/2012 | 5 | to quit smoking but I use Sams Club | anxiety, overreacting, depression, stress, severely addictive, I always have a piece in my mouth even when I'm sleeping. | Nicorette is too expensive so I buy Sam's Club Member's Mark nicotene gum. | M | 55 | 5 years 2 10X day | 8/13/2012 | 5 | to stop smoking cigarettes | None really though rather than reduce I am increasing. I now use 20 bits of gum a day. 12 years ago it was 10. Sometimes if I use 25-30 then my stomach lets me know - the moderate discomfort disappears within 10 mins of stopping chewing. | It's better than smoking fags! | M | 42 | 12 years 4mg gum 1X H | 3/15/2013 |