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 |
| 3 | quit smoking | stomache, acid reflux, head aches, high blood pressure | very addicting, more so then cigarettes | F | 54 | 12 years 4 mg 1X H | 11/22/2011 | 4 | stop smoking | receding gums, constant mouth sores | I did use it successfully to stop smoking but then continued chewing ti for 5 yrs. I did finally quit Nicorette a month ago. What I'd say is: 1) it's not as hard to quit Nicorette as I thought it would be. The key is not to quit mid-day. Finish up the day before and start the next day clean. Then its not so hard. 2) Have lots of other gum around. I like Mentos Fresh Mint, Ice Cubes Peppermint Some people who keep chewing Nicorette think they're more addicted then they actually are. It's way less of an addiction then smoking, and its not that hard to quit. | M | 53 | 5 years 4 10X day | 11/20/2011 | 3 | quit smoking - originally | hair loss, shortness of breath, cough that comes and goes | I did quit smoking and I much prefer it over smoking - it isn't as bad, however I've abused it and I am addicted, I've tried to quit a few times which brings severe confusion. This is entirely my fault and I've replaced one bad habit with another. Best option is to quit smoking with a strong will alone. | F | 46 | 6 years 30 MG 1X day | 11/16/2011 | 1 | to quit smoking | addiction, insomnia, constipation. I had a abdominal aneurysm rupture 5 years after quitting smoking and chewing the gum only. (May not be related.) | This is highly addictive. The artificial sweetener in it may be addictive, too.(?) Very expensive - it is just GUM with a drop of nicotine, after all! | M | 60 | 7 years 2mg 1X H | 10/30/2011 | 1 | Never Smoked! Someone gave me one | I have been on the gum for 11 years also. Porcelains teeth put in, keep losing teeth happened 8 years into it, 9 years into it loss of hair. Now, Brain Fog, Vertigo, and Migraines. | Ask Doctors about this Nicorette, if it is why I am having the symptoms; brain fog, vertigo, Migraines? They say no... I am thinking after reading this site, that this IS all my problems. I have paid 50K in medical bills for MRIs VNG tests, Blood work, EEG, Allergies work up, Heavy medals, all come up normal... I think it is the gum!!!!! OMG | F | 50 | 11 years 4mg 1X H | 10/27/2011 | 1 | To stop occasional smoking | Addiction. Disturbed sleep. Gastrointestinal disturbances. Loss of stamina during exercise. Occasional palpitations. Nervousness. Jittery. Hair loss I think. | I gave up smoking 18 years ago without NRT. Years later I started smoking the odd cigarette, then one a day, so I started using Nicorette gum instead and was also using it as an appetite suppressant. Now addicted to the gum, about 16 x2mg/day. I have tried and failed to give it up several times. I feel depressed, irritable and am unable to concentrate without it and these symptoms persist for about 3 months. | F | 48 | 3 years 2mg 1X AN | 10/16/2011 | 3 | Quit smoking | Frequent headaches, hair starting to thin | F | 32 | 1.5 years 2mg 2X H | 10/14/2011 | 1 | Quit smoking | Loosing my hair and Iam freaking out. Lost about 40% of my hair. I quit smoking 3 years ago. Was using 2mg nicorette but wanted it so much I thought if I went to 4mg I would chew less. No I just became more dependent on it. I got bad anxiety and chest pains without it. My blood sugar went way high (not diabetic), cholesterol and many other blood counts went out of control. Mouth got sores, stomach was irritated feels like I have ulcers now. I never suspected the nicorette. | Can someone tell me how to detoxify my body? It is just as evil as smoking. | F | 51 | 3 years 4mg 4X day | 10/12/2011 | 2 | Quit smoking | I used the lozengers. I started taking them while I was on patches for just the bad cravings. I tapered off patches, however 2.5 years later, I was on a pack of 20 a day. I want to have a baby so I have quit them, 4 days now. Yes, it is hard but not impossible. The nicotine is out of system in 72 hours. | Quit all of these products. It only takes 3 days to get off it! | F | 37 | 2.5 years 1.5mg 2X H | 10/10/2011 | 3 | to quit smoking | My blood pressure went up very high. | M | 44 | 40 days 4 8X day | 10/5/2011 | 4 | quit smoking | teeth, gums, hair, upset stomach, dry skin on legs, acid refulx, higher blood pressure and weight gain. | The gum did help me stop smoking but I feel now I traded one bad habit for another. It actually tastes terrible and I think I do it just by habit more then anything. It is so easy to do. I also think it tastes terrible no matter which one. I want to quit the gum and be nicotine free. | F | 56 | 5 years 2 6X day | 10/3/2011 Patient History | 1 | quit smoking | upset stomach , ed , | I believe the manufacturers are not telling users what dangers are involved with using their drug . I am convinced without a doubt ed is caused by nicorettes . | M | 53 | 8 years 4mg 8X day | 9/29/2011 | 1 | To quit smoking | Gastritis, dental problems (receding gums, gum sores, enamel erosion, bleeding gums), dizziness, hair thinning, nausea, heart palpitations. | I first quit smoking using the gum, and switched to the lozenges as the gum was causing mouth ulcers. I became addicted to the lozenges. I quit three weeks ago when the stomach pain worsened considerably. My doctor diagnosed me with gastritis having looked up the long term effects of the gum/lozenges. I'm now on a 12-week course of patches - which is actually a lot easier than I thought. If the pack had listed the potential damage to teeth and stomach from long term use, I would not have used the product. My health problems are improving already - I'm no longer doubled over in pain. | F | 34 | 2 years 2-4mg 8X day | 9/27/2011 | 1 | TRIED to stop smoking. | VERY addictive!! VERY!! I use the lozenges. Impossible to get off. Called the company. They referred me to my doc. I said my doc knew nothing. They did NOT help. VERY costly $336 per month. I'll probably die from this so-called stop smoking "help". | Avoid this product at all cost. Too easy to pop in your mouth. It doesn't bother other people (there's no smoke fumes) so they won't bug you. The company wants $$$. They KNOW it's addictive. They have INFO on the harm it does but they won't say -- JUST LIKE THE CIGARETTE COMPANIES! $$$ COUNTS MORE. Despicable! | M | 55 | 5 years 2mg 2X H | 9/23/2011 | 4 | What? Are you serious people? Nicorette is not to be used the way you are using it. These should be prescription only. | F | 31 | 1X day | 9/22/2011 | 1 | quit smoking | PANIC ATTACKS! head aches, irritable, moody depression, lack of energy, cant focus, stressed, some hair loss, | M | 51 | 120 days 2mg 8X day | 9/17/2011 | 1 | Stop Smoking | Extremely high blood pressure, excessive sweating, heart palpitations and pains, ringing in ears, terrible acne, mouth and tongue sores, bloodshot and sore eyes and god knows what other damage | I found this site yesterday and it has given me the strength to stop - I have not chewed for 11 hours now and that is a record for me. Never, ever again. I loved the gum and had no idea it was the cause of my life ruining health problems. Thanks to all for sharing their stories - you have possibly saved my life because I'm sure I was heading for a heart attack or stroke | F | 34 | 3.5 years 2mg 2X H | 9/15/2011 | 4 | To quit smoking | Sore throat if chewing too many in a day. It is an excellent alternative for quitting smoking but also feel it is addictive. Plan to quit soon after reading all the comments. However do not agree with class action law suits, etc as it clearly states in instructions not to use for longer than 4 months. It is supposed to be an aide and if I choose to turn it into another addiction that is my problem not the company assisting. | F | 43 | 180 days 4X day | 9/12/2011 | 5 | Quitting smoking | Some heartburn but if I slowed my chewing it stopped; it burns a bit but the tingling is how you know when it's time to put it in your cheek. I got great concentration and a sense of wellbeing whenever I chewed it. Slight headache but it's probably from the nicotine rush. Supressed appetite. | I'm in the beginning of my dosing so haven't cut back to only a few times a day yet. I can tell this will help me quit though because it keeps the intense withdrawal headaches away, I haven't had a cigarette since I started it and I'm not tired or angry or depressed or anxious, and it suppresses my appetite so I'm not as worried about the weight gain. I can see it in itself becoming addicting though so I'll need to be careful. My girlfriend smokes and I sat outside with her while she did, chewing my gum, and I didn't feel resentment or jealousy. This is a great way to stop smoking! | F | 22 | 2 MG 9X day | 9/7/2011 | 1 | Aiming to quit smoking | Portal Vein Thrombosis linked to early stages of Ulcerative Colitus after 3 weeks overseas trip. Chewed gum about 4 x per hour for at least 12 hours a day whilst away and about half that rate before traveling for about 8 years. In hospital within a week of returning home. Shortly afterwards diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. Past 4 years severe abdominal bloating. No relief found. All skeletal joints painful and swollen. Eyesight deteriorating fast. All teeth rotted. Have 6 teeth left. Dry mouth and sore and swollen tongue. | Previously I smoked the pipe and roll your own smokes. Nicorette has not stopped my urge. The diseases/side effects I am left with are severe and dehabilitating. Doctors cannot cure any of the symptoms. I feel good if I dont eat. If I chew nicorette my blood sugars skyrocket. If I do not chew gum my levels are nearly normal. I am so addicted to the gum now. I crave it night and day. It has not stopped my urge to smoke. | M | 55 | 12 years 4mg 4X H | 9/5/2011 |