NICORETTE Reviews (NICOTINE POLACRILEX)

Average Rating: 2.6 (834 Ratings)

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 3  to quit smoking - increased heart rate - nausea - hair loss - pimples (mini cystic acne) on face - dizziness It helped me quit smoking but now Im addicted to Nicorette. Damnit. I have to chew at least 6 a day. Now I really have to quit because it's expensive, not meant for long term use, and I don't feel as if it makes a difference when I chew since my tolerance have gone up (chewing 4mg per time). Besides, my jaw's starting to hurt a bit. I guess the best thing to do is keep your mind occupied and stop thinking of smoking or chewing. F 32 1 years
24mg
4/13/2014
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 1  Quit chewing tobacco Throat swelling, heart palpitations, frequent sore throats, enlarged lymph nodes, painful gums, receding gums, enamal wear, muscle weakness, sore neck, My only advise is to either quit smoking/chewing cold turkey, or to slowly wean yourself off by reducing consumption. I have used these lozenges since November 1, 2012 and never noticed withdraw symptoms from quitting Skoal which I used for 10+ years, smoked for 10+ years before that. Reason is that this is basically just a different "brand" of what I have been trying to quit. This isn't a tool to replace, this is a more expensive "Brand" of additiction which no doctor will say is bad for you. They all will say use only for required time (12 weeks or so) then quit. Yeah, whatever. I've fallen asleep at night with a lozenge in thinking these are just fine for you! Hey, they only have one harmful chemical in them (nicotine) compared to the hundreds in tobacco! Only this is concentrated nicotine, unregulated (sure it's FDA approved, so was DDT, sucralose, and others). This stuff will cause cancer, straight up. I have a son, and do not want to die before he graduates high school, so I quit chewing tobacco. I was very proud of myself. Now, these things are going to cause me harm and it is impossible to stop. I am going to slowly wean myself off them and be done, for good. No more of their poison, thank you. M 41 2 years
2 MG 10X day
4/9/2014
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 3  9 years of Nicorette addiction Nicorette started out as the perfect alternative to smoking while at work. Clean, discreet, fresh breath and my much loved nicotine buzz. 9 years later I'm 30 years old and chewing 10-15 pieces of 4 mg a day. That's a lot of nicotine I've realized!!! I'm chronically dehydrated, nauseous all the time , have unexplained weakness, low blood sugar, food cravings, dry mouth, racing heartbeat at bedtime, heart palpitations and random tremors in my chest throughout the day and lightheaded ness a couple hours each day. All around I feel like something is not right but I've learned to live with my symptoms and tolerate then. Hard to remember what I use to feel like. If I don't chew the gum my symptoms drastically improve... Only problem is, I'm addicted. Yes, I will cry without my gum and the day just doesn't go on without it. Something that makes me so sick, yet I allow it. This stuff is a bad thing to get started on, especially if you really enjoy the sensation nicotine gives you rather then the actual act of smoking F 1 days
40-45mg
4/7/2014
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 5  to stop smoking I got the runs!! Better than cancer. THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS ME STOP SMOKING. I FEEL GREAT! M 42 4 weeks
lozeng
4/3/2014
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 1  As a "safe" source of nicotine Insulin resistance, weight gain, inability to lose weight, dental problems, lowered estrogen levels, reduced libido, tinnitus, swollen lymph nodes in neck, utter dependence. Vastly more addictive than cigarettes. After years of not smoking (was never a heavy smoker) I stupidly bought a box of Nicorette gum thinking it would help me through a stressful time in my life, as cigarettes had done in my 20s. I also hoped it would help me control my weight. Not so much. Turns out even moderate use led to hormonal changes and insulin resistance - both of which led to weight gain. It took two attempts at quitting this gum to succeed, and I was a light user compared to many. It took a major effort that included exercise and nutritional approaches (controlling blood sugar with supplements -- cinnamon and alpha lipoic acid -- daily aerobic exercise, and a diet rich in Omega 3s and low in carbs) to succeed. I did a ton of research, then waged all out war against this addiction and finally won. The weight fell off in the process. My libido is back. The tinnitus is gone. Nicorette is poison. DON'T START. It is very, very difficult to stop, and the stuff takes a serious toll on your health, even with moderate, but prolonged use. F 44 2 years
1-2 10X day
3/19/2014
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 2  gum, inhaler -massive wrinkles, aging almost overnight -gums receding considerably -did manage to quit smoking for over a month but skin and gums in disrepair...My skin and gums almost look worse after than before quitting smoking. -I beg you to remove Sucralose even if gum will taste bad...remember that smokers inhale distasteful smoke..we are used to it, so gum without artificial sweeteners would benefit us much better without the dangers of artificial sweeteners. As a former smoker, I never, ever, never, never wanted sweetness when smoking. I enjoyed the inhalation. I hate sweet, sugary substances. Get rid of that dangerous substance of Sucralose, Aspartame...these chemical substances are dangerous whereas the body can't metabolize them. -Results of using Nicorettes on a daily basis: massive wrinkles, aging almost overnight -Results of using Nicorettes on a daily basis: gums receded considerably -Results of using Nicorettes on a daily basis: did manage to quit smoking for over a month, but looking in the mirror, my forehead has wrinkled considerably and my gums have receded to the point of no repair. Over the time span of quitting smoking, my face and gums have aged considerably. I am worried I may loose some teeth as the gums have risen far too high yet I cannot afford a dentist for a consultation F 47 2 months
4 10X day
3/15/2014
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 1  Stop smoking Horrible. Horrible. I have chronic hives , high blood pressure, still joints,stomach aches , diarrhea all due to this gum. Get off it today. F 52 8 years
4mg 20x a
2/13/2014
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 1  to quit smoking cigarettes I have lost a lot of hair, I used to have very very thick hair. I also have tried many times to quit without success. I have withdrawals sick & cranky F 57 3 years
4 mg
1/30/2014
 1  To quit smoking without gaining kgs Bloating, heart palpitations and irregularity. Mouth sores in the beginning and it chewing too many. Painful joints shoulders/ fingers. Constant Pins and needles in big toe left foot. Broken fillings/ teeth. Hiccups. Mood swings when I run out of gum. I am on day 2 of quitting cold turkey ! I ordered some Big Red gum online ( cinnamon) set the date for quitting (the day after Australia Day) so far so good?? Have had a few cravings but they pass quickly. Had really bad insomnia last night. I am determined not to be a slave to the gum for the rest of my life. NRT has controlled the last 15 years of my life, not any more. F 50 15 years
Up to40 mg 1X H
1/28/2014
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 2  To stop smoking Ruined enamel on my teeth, and I never had any dental problems! I have been using this sine 1990, I have not had the urge to smoke, but as time went on (like any drug). I required more and more of it. Originally was using 2 mg, then started using 4mg in 1997 to present. I have been weaning myself off it for the past 2 weeks. I am down to 2 to 3 pieces a day. Highly addictive! If you are going to use it, monitor yourself. I have spent easily over $60,000 on this horrible addiction. F 47 22 years
4 mg 2X H
1/27/2014
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 4  To Quit Smoking I have had multiple crowns and root canals. I often get bad canker sores. I assume these are due to the Nicorette. I need this like a drug addict needs Meth! F 52 14 years
4mg 2X H
1/21/2014
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 4  To stop smoking I have used intermittently for 8 years. I still get the urge to smoke but instead use Nicorette gum. I have experienced no side effects although I believe I am still addicted to nicotine but am now taking steps to reduce the amount of gum I use. F 34 8 years
4mg 10X day
1/21/2014
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 4  To stop smoking cigarettes. My blood pressure was normal before i.e. when I used to smoke(110/70). Few days ago I had difficulty breathing and mild pain right between my chest. I got myself checked and the problem was elevated blood pressure (150/110). Right now I am on some blood pressure medicines ( ACE inhibitors etc.) and Klonopin (1 mg ). It was hard for me to quit but now I stopped chewing gum and smoking cigarette altogether. My condition is improving these days. I found it more addictive than cigarettes but can not blame it completely. It depends more on the will power of the user. Does what it says. M 26 2 months
8 MG 7X day
1/12/2014
 1  Quit smoking severe stomach pain M 54 1 days
30 mg 4X day
1/6/2014
 2  Quit smoking Started 4mg 10x per day 6 years later about 30 2mg a day. I quit when I found it has caused Rosacia and a very red face after taking. Also went to dentist for what I thought was a filling that fell out, turns out it was a hole in my tooth, dentist says I have worn 25%-50% of me teeth, they though I was grinding teeth when I slept but when I am in deep sleep I have my mouth open. M 35 6 years
30 2 mg
1/3/2014
 1  To help quit smoking cigarettes Asthma, foul breath, insomnia, unpleasant dreams, bloating, gas, constipation, possibly contributed to stage 3b chronic kidney failure (glomerulosclerosis) This "medicine," manufactured by Big Pharma, is just as addictive as tobacco cigarettes. I've been chain-chewing these things for 8 full years, and I'm now done with being a slave to this product! I've switched to e-cigarettes -- vaporizers -- which is a much gentler nicotine delivery system. (I use the Volcano brand of e-cigs; their e-fluid is made in the US, -not- in China). Seven days now with no gum, and I already feel much better! Don't start chewing Nicorette because you might end up with a brand-new addiction and a whole host of health problems. F 54 8 years
4 mg 2X H
1/3/2014
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 3  Quit Smoking Initially no ill effects. Effective in stopping smoking. I didn't follow the regime, and continued to use Nicorette after quitting smoking. It led to loss of taste, especially the loss of taste of salt. After 8 weeks of not using it, taste returned. Using one last pack, I began to have sensitivity in the mouth and noticed a marked reduction taste. I'm done with nicorette. Use as directed, and make sure you taper and quit use as directed. If needed, join a support group. Nicorette is for eliminating addiction to nicotine. It is not intended as a substitute for nicotine. M 57 12 months
2mg 8X day
11/25/2013
 3  To give up smoking My gums are bleeding and they are receding at a fast rate - very addictive . I would not recommend this product although it's helped me to cut down smoking . I would not use this again or recommend nicotine gum !! Doctors and nurses don't warn u of receding gum a M 28 49 days
2mg 9X day
11/24/2013
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 3  To stop smoking many years ago F 46
2 mg X 15+ 1X day
11/14/2013
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Patient History
 1  Stop Smoking I gave up smoking many years ago (15+) and took up Nicorette gum. I became totally addicted and was only able to stop about 6 months ago. this process was extremely difficult as I believe that Nicorette is much more addictive than smoking. Do not touch this product to give up smoking Very expensive. These guys are making a fortune by selling and extremely addictive product at substantially more than cigarettes M 56
80mg 2X H
11/13/2013

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