NICORETTE Reviews (NICOTINE POLACRILEX)

Average Rating: 2.6 (834 Ratings)

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 1  To stop smoking STAY OFF THIS GUM! I do not care what the flavor is stay off...I have developed hair loss of 50 %. Pain in both arms, and legs, It became so bad I was convinced I had developed bone cancer. When I tapered off this gum and consequently stopped, the pain all over my body did as well. It made me hyper, erratic, moody, argumentative, almost manic in state. I would rather smoke. The wonderful thing about all this is since I have stopped using Nicorette, my cigarette cravings are less than when I was chewing that gum. It is a totally self defeating way to overcome the habit of cigarettes. Read Alan Carr, anything if u must to change the BEHAVIOR of your habit. You could not pay me to put a piece of that gum in my mouth again, and trust me. I loved it big time. Never again. DO NOT USE. PERIOD. F 53 10 years
2mg 10X day
5/9/2015
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 1  To replace smoking Took lozenges and gum on and off for three years. I thought this was a foolproof. risk free way to feed my nicotine addiction, and to mitigate the weight gain associated with quitting smoking cold-turkey (nicotine is an appetite suppressant, and it boosts the metabolism). Side effects with gum and lozenges were actually different. Witht he gum, my teeth and gums became sensitive, and my gums bled more easily. I began to fear losing my teeth. The gum also made me more antsy and 'wired'. The lozenges had a more relaxing effect (I think because the nicotine in the lozenges is released at a slower pace). I did not have oral symptoms for using lozenges, but I had digestive issues, trapped wind, painful digestion, irritable bowels. Overall intake of nicotine temporarily and noticeably increased blood pressure. I would go from 70 BPM to around 85 BPM in a short time. I also tried electronic cigarettes. I found no noticeable difference between each delivery method (I was in it Nicorette and other nicotine delivery methods will help you quit smoking (at least temporarily) but will keep you nicotine dependent. In this sense they are exactly like cigarettes, but without the chemicals - the nicotine is the reason you are drug dependent, the cigarette (like the lozenge, or gum) is just the method of delivery. The use of NRT also brings with it health problems with long term use. According to anecdotal evidence from a large number of smokers, prolonged use results in tooth decay, hair loss, tooth loss and digestive discomfort. I am now quitting with Allen Carr's EASYWAY. As cheesy as it is, it works far better than NRT. F 27 3 years
4 8X day
4/8/2015
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 1  To quit smoking Seriously, they should tell people that the gum is more addictive than smoking. I have ruined my teeth and gums and am not grinding my teeth, probably because I don't chew at night... The cost is unbearable, about £200 a month in the UK. I consume three boxes a week so 315 pieces of gum. This is madness. I tried to quit but I go crazy - the gum hits faster than the cigarette. Plus cigarettes are meant to relax you, whereas the gum makes you very edgy. Pharmacists say 'you quit' - how can you quit when you are hooked on nicotine worst than before? One person at boots said I should speak to the pharmacist - how can I? These people never smoked! I wish I never started, but this Easter, I am locking myself in the house and will quit and I am sure I can find a better use for over £1,000 a year! Don't do it if you are thinking about it. It costs more than smoking! F 44 3 years
40 1X H
4/2/2015
 1  Quit smoking About 4 or 5 hours after my last dose I started to feel antsy. I don't know how else to describe it. I started to bounce my legs up and down on my toes while sitting there. I couldn't focus my attention on anything, except the fact that I had no more NICORETTE. My arm muscles felt as if they fly out of my skin, and my skin was crawling. About 8 to 10 hours after my last dose I started to feel nauseated, and started to sweat heavily. These feelings would persist for the next week or so. Felt great during my usage days, no lie. M 20 7 years
4 MG
3/16/2015
 1  to stop smoking STAY OFF THIS STUFF....It has given me leg, arm, and lower abdominal pain...30% of hair loss...bad breath..yellow skin...dull eyes..I would rather smoke..Do anything to quit but not with this product in any way shape or form F 53 11 years
8X day
3/16/2015
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 1  cravings Its bad,I quit using lozenges twice easily. I slipped and started smoking again for stress reasons and the lozenges were removed so only the gum was left.i was only smoking a week so I figured a few packs of gum I,d been done again.my intake has increased and I chew the crap all day.my skin is dry and flaky.there's something severly off with this gum as I keep thinking about moving up to 4 s again.i would definitely NOT reccommend this product and at an appropriate time will cold turkey this crap.the lozenges were an excellent product.obviously there was something wrong with those too. If you really wanna quit use the spray and fake smokes for the worst of it and then I,d rather put on a few kilos that can be lost than this gum.give it a miss. M 39 1 years
4mg gum
3/15/2015
 2  Give up smoking, then got addicted Receding gums, early graying hair - I attribute the former to the gum and perhaps the latter. Feeling of anxiety / not in full control of my life / not able to fully cope without gum to hand. Very expensive, cost perhaps $30,000 over the period It was not that hard to get off it once I really wanted to and saw the long term symptoms emerge. Just do it, in 2-3 weeks you will feel great. The package does not mention the long term effects but it should. Stop giving the drug companies your money if they have you hooked on this stuff! M 50 15 years
2mg 10X day
3/12/2015
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 1  to quit smoking mouth sores,cramping,diareah,hair loss,mouth sores,loss of appetite,hicupps i have mouth sores,hicups,hairloss,stomach cramps,diarreah and a great loss of appetite.lost 15 ilbs .I was only 110 lbs to begin with.i thought appetite would come back after body adjust.it was advise I go to dentist but I have no insurance or money.very worried about mouth sores. F 49 6 months
4mg 8X AN
3/5/2015
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 1  Quit smoling Have oral cancer on side of mouth I would put nicorate gum on. Do not have cancer on other side. Stay away from drug. This is just as bad as chewing tobacco. M 60
30 7X day
3/4/2015
 5  To stop chewing tobacco. I quit tobacco. No side effects to date, I however, spit and not swallow the nicotine. I have read some of the effects people are having on here. Think about this, why are you blaming it on nicotine? You smoked, dipped, or whatever it all contained nicotine, did you have the problems with you other addiction? No..... Then why blame nicotine now? M 50 4 months
4
2/26/2015
 1  to quit smoking - lozenges Over the past 10 months I have developed a spur in the heel of one foot which is debilitating because I am quite athletic. I also have very high elevated levels in my liver function which could be non alcoholic fatty liver. I am not a doctor but have an idea it could be related to ingesting this drug. Further tests are on the agenda with my GP. I smoked for 30 years and had no chronic illnesses at all. If I could do it all again it would definately be without the assistance of this aide. It is highly addictive and very hard to stop taking them. Where I live there is quite often a shortage of the product and it almost sends me into panic mode. F 54 10 months
2mg 8X day
2/16/2015
 1  To quit smoking Sore and irritated throat, changes in voice, coughing after swallowing nicotine infused saliva, rosacea, rash, joint inflammation, loss of income Poison!! Avoid at all costs, this is just as addicting as cigarettes. I quit smoking and started chewing the gum. It took me over ten years to finally quit the gum. It has been over two weeks clean... M 56 10 years
1 mg 10X day
2/13/2015
 1  Hoping it would help stop cravings Hard and strong hiccups... Worst thing is very upset stomach, I mean within seconds I'm running to the toilet. I'm starting to feel like I need them. F 44 4 weeks
2mg 10X day
2/12/2015
 4  To stop smoking Addiction to the gum. Receding gums. Loss of sexual urges. Stomach problems. Inflammation of stomach lining. If you use it. Stick to 2 mg. But realize it is addictive! Get off it ASAP or become a long tem user! M 65 10 years
2 mg 10X day
1/27/2015
 2  To stop smoking High blood pressure M 58 7 years
20
1/25/2015
 1  To quit smoking I traded one addiction for another. I loved nicorette gum, but feel that it very negatively affected my health. I quit 6 months ago and have had a myriad of health problems that I attribute to using nicorette gum. I began having skin issues and minor gum issues while on the gum. I also developed MGUS, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. This is a pre-cancerous blood disorder that turns into multiple myeloma or lymphoma in 1/4 of patients. Nicorette gum is no healthier than cigs, and no less addictive. It kills just like cigs; must be the nicotene that is unhealthy, not just the chemicals! Nicorette gum is just as addictive as cigs. Will still want it on my death bed, which I will be on sooner because of it! Caused me to have MGUS-protein in my blood , which leads to terrible in curable cancer. Please quit if you can!!! F 53 7 months
10 mg 10X day
1/24/2015
 1  To stop smoking I have been chewing Nicorette gum since last 2 1/2 years - started off with 4 mg then when I noticed that my body is getting addicted for more then started buying 2 mg packs - since you are a doctor I wanted to ask if this could cause Vertigo attacks? I have had 2 acute attacks since last year Oct. This is a warning too to current users. I just cant drive now because moving lanes, road and cars make me dizzy and panic sets in. I had to pull over several times and call a friend to drive me over. This is so depressing and has taken my freedom away! The severe Vertigo attacks last for hours and is accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting! So now I have to bring paper towels and plastic bags in my backpack regularly! I s there anyone else who has suffered Nausea, Imbalance, Confusion, Vomiting episodes? Should be evaluated by FDA regarding long term use and addiction issues. If this caused me a severely debilitating disease like Vertigo which has no cure then I would have been rather better off smoking! I am wondering if others experienced the same? M 55 2.5 years
2 mg 5X day
1/21/2015
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 1  stop smoking Got very bad hiccups from all nicorette products. Smoked for 37 years. Nicorette never worked. The painful hiccups from all their products made me stay away. Went and bought an e-vapor and started with 18mg nicotine strength. First day, went from 2 packs to 6 cigs. Second day, down to 3, third day, I quit and haven't had a cig in over 4 weeks and have no cravings. M 50 30 days
4mg 10X day
1/11/2015
 5  nicorette quick mist spray None been using it for 2 yrs straight will it do me harm F 58 2 years
1mg
1/4/2015
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 1  Quit smoking Lost tooth filling, gum is very sticky High blood pressure Axienty Heart palpitations Nausia/stomach acid After experiencing all the side effects and still having the urge to smoke (needed the troath hit) I began smoking after a few weeks. Now I succesfully quit smoking for 7 months by using ecigarette M 33 14 days
2mg 8X day
1/4/2015

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