Nicotine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2009

For Smoking Cessation "I am using the patch, and so far, it has really helped me with not smoking. There are days I really want to smoke, and I might smoke one, but smoking just one helps me get through another two weeks without a smoke. I think this product has really helped me."

• Bro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 11, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I tried it, and I found that you could cheat with the product, but I finally decided to give it all up. I have been smoke-free for 16 years now and enjoy smelling and tasting the real things in life. I don't miss smoking at all, and I was a pack a day or more."

• jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Quit smoking for almost 6 years, and one day out of nowhere, and for no reason, I was CRAVING a cigarette, and it wasn't long until I was back up to a pack a day. :( Every pack I bought, every cigarette I smoked made me feel so gross, yet my mind kept telling me I needed it. Opted to try the patch, free with my health insurance. Just finished my first day, and it was pretty smooth, stressful at work, and hung out with a coworker on lunch while she smoked, and I was almost gagging! Icky, icky, icky! But not once did I want to smoke! I'm confident it is working. It's the CVS brand, and it sticks pretty well. Took it off to shower and popped it right back on. After reading reviews and going through the information insert, I'm worried about sleeping and having weird dreams, lol. Hopefully, it won't be too bad, small price to pay as opposed to continuing to smoke. I do have moments where I go into autopilot and I reach for a pack that isn't there, and I think, 'oh yeah, I don't smoke,' and I just go back to what I was doing. Last time I quit, I went through a few weeks of really bad anxiety, and I haven't had any episodes or any feelings of anxiety. Just waiting for time to pass. :) Will be on step 1 for 6 weeks and down to step 2 for 4 weeks, and step 3 for 1 week I think. Tomorrow I need to spray my car down 'cause the smell makes me sick to my stomach! Excited to smell good again!"

• Fuc...
• June 10, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "All I can say is wow. Like, I put the patch on, and it worked, and it worked immediately. The first patch, 21 mg, I promise you I didn't smoke not one cigarette. It's only been a day, but I know it's working because people have smoked cigarettes in front of me, and I didn't even care for it. Thank you, 'cause every time I light a cigarette, my son would say word for word what the commercials say about smoking. I really wanted to stop, and this patch really helped."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I just want to say thanks for the Nicoderm patch. I smoked for 44 years, and it's been six months since my last cigarette. If it wasn't for the patch, I don't believe I could have quit. I know I will never have another cigarette because I sure don't want to quit twice. The patch wasn't magic, but along with willpower and determination, the patch made a huge difference, and it was my time to quit. I did find that I couldn't sleep with it on, as the dreams were too much for me, so I didn't wear it at night. Five weeks was all I needed, and I can honestly say that I am a non-smoker! Thanks so very much, Nicoderm."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 10 years, a pack a day, and didn’t think that I could quit. I used patches, Step 1, for only 9 days. On the 10th and 11th day, I had side effects (such as dizziness), so I didn’t use them for 2 days. I was thinking of buying Step 2, but I realized that I don’t need it anymore. I haven’t smoked for more than 1 year. Recommend it 100%!!!"

• Chi...
• June 18, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I'm 7 months pregnant and was smoking 1 pack a day. I have smoked for 26 years and was not happy with what I was doing to our baby, so I went to my doctor and pleaded with her to help me quit. My doctor helped me by putting me on the Nicorette inhaler. Wow, I'm not even craving cigarettes and feel a lot better. On cloud nine at the moment, and it's been only 2 days without cigarettes. Love it. X no side effects."

• Sha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 7, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "What they fail to mention are the tragic bone and tooth loss. There is a blog out there with testimonials about getting hooked on these and those horrid side effects. One woman lost both feet. Personally, I was on the lozenges for 5 years. FIVE YEARS! I had to quit smoking, and they were all that worked for me to do so. They ate the sides of my teeth down to the pulp. I now have osteoporosis. Two that I know of that can't be reversed. I have to take Fosamax, vitamin D, and lost my teeth. There are no government studies done that I was or am aware of. Do your research, please? Find that blog. I thought I had it saved, but can't find it right now. Thanks for your time."

• Thi...
• January 28, 2009

For Smoking Cessation "I have smoked for 36 years and am a 49-year-old man. My first attempt with the patch worked well for the first 2 weeks, but then I went back to smoking. This time, I have also joined the YMCA and feel the exercise (sweating it out) is helping much more. I have also noticed some blurred vision and waking with a terribly dry mouth in the middle of the night. So far, I really don't have any craving for a cigarette. When I do, I chew some gum or change my habitual patterns. Great product, I feel."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2008

For Smoking Cessation "I tried to quit smoking several times, but it never worked. The withdrawal symptoms were just too much to deal with. I decided to try Nicoderm. It's already been a week since I smoked my last cigarette. Nicoderm has made it possible for me to live without smoking. The cravings were much less frequent, and the side effects of nicotine withdrawal were not as important. I signed up for a gym 2 months before I quit. I lift weights and do cardio 5 days a week, 1 hour per day. Exercise helped to quit by reducing my stress. It also prevents you from gaining unwanted pounds."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Whoever developed this nasal spray has got to be a masochist. Burns like fire and causes instant excessive nose run. Burns through the sinuses for quite a long time post-initial spray. However, does quench my want for a cigarette as I am too busy blowing my nose and screaming from the pain it causes if you forget and sniff at the same time you're delivering a spray to the nares."

• LON...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "The Nicoderm CQ patch, in my opinion, worked great. I've been smoking for over 19 years. I've tried before (cold turkey) & (pregnancy), but always went back. I smoked up to 1.5 packs a day. I made the most life-changing choice in Dec 2016 to stop smoking. I researched the patches and was very leery because of my withdrawal symptoms. I decided to try Nicoderm CQ patches. I completed the whole 3-step, 10-week program without 1 slip!!! I'm very proud of myself. Now, be aware that you will experience a slight burning, itching sensation when you first apply the patch (lasts about 1 min). Also, sometimes the patch will not stay on, just simply apply a Band-Aid over it. That's about it. I would recommend this product. Works GREAT!!"

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "The product helped me quit, so that was great. My problem was with the actual product quality control. This is a very expensive drug, so you hope that quality control is great. It isn't. So far, 2 boxes on 2 separate prescriptions had about 1/2 of the cartridges that didn't work. I put it in the cartridge and nothing. You can tell right away because the medication has a strong menthol flavor. When I inhaled the medication, there was nothing. Even after strong sucking, nothing. I contacted the company and they didn't respond! Horrible customer service. Since this is the only brand available in the USA, you are stuck. I'm very disappointed!"

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "So far, after 11 days, I am doing well. Started with the patch and gum. Patch 21 mg and 4 mg patch after a week, both were just too strong. Stomach upset, did not feel well. Stopped the patch and use gum as needed to curtail the desire to smoke. I will win this time, I have to quit."

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2011

For Smoking Cessation "I had smoked for 35 years, an average of 1 to 2 packs a day. I have tried the medications, the patch, gums, etc., many times through the years. Finally, a couple of years ago, a friend offered me the Commit lozenges. I really wanted to quit this time, so I tried them. I was able to give up smoking. But, I continued to crave, so I bought the gum and have alternated between the gum and lozenges ever since. I don't want to go back to smoking and have yet to find anything that says how bad it is to continue the gum, so as long as I am not smoking and still want a cigarette every now and then, I will continue to chew the gum as needed."

• Anonymous
• October 27, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Well, if you ever manage to quit smoking, do not ever, ever smoke a cigarette again. It does not matter how long ago you quit. You will start smoking again. You cannot have just one cigarette ever. I quit for 23 years. At a bad time in my life, I smoked two cigarettes, and I started smoking again. Then I quit once more. A night with company, I smoked one. I started again. A week ago, I quit. It seems easy with the patch, but they say that very few people succeed in quitting with the patch. So far it looks easy. I try not to go near the smokers at work. I feel such a freedom when, during break time, I go for a walk and not for a cigarette. I do not feel deprived. I will use the patch for 6 weeks and then will take the gum. Self-hypnosis helps a lot."

• jul...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 4, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked 1-1/2 packs of cigarettes daily for 25+ years. I tried the patches, cold turkey, couldn't quit for long. I started using Nicorette gum 3 years ago and have been smoke-free. I am still chewing the gum, 4 mg multiple times daily. I told my doctor I was still chewing the gum and was worried about the health effects. She told me studies have been done finding that nicotine in and of itself does not seem to cause significant harm. (I know, that seems strange to me too.) Despite these findings, she told me not to worry about the gum because smoking cigarettes with all the extra poisons in it is far worse for one's health. Especially in my case because I know I'd go back to smoking without the gum."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2011

For Smoking Cessation "After 30 years of less than a pack a day, I tried this gum (the patch, cold turkey, worked for a period of time), and I have to say it works well in that it eliminates the desire quickly. I have limited my use to six pieces a day, and I generally have the urge when I would normally take a break at work - really seems to take the craving away, and I'm getting a lot more work done, for sure! Stick with it - I'm about to wean off (hopefully) using regular sugar-free gum as a substitute. Good luck!"

• Tra...
• February 24, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I will say this about the patch. It worked for me. Were there side effects? Yes. A small bit of bruising and a small rash. I was willing to put up with those side effects because I did not have one craving for a cigarette. I was very happy with the program and have remained smoke-free for three years, Boxing Day passed."

• Anonymous
• November 20, 2011

For Smoking Cessation "I have smoked for almost thirty years, and I was able to quit with the gum. I started out by using the 4mg gum and chewing two pieces at a time, but I finally got to the 2mg and I'm still chewing two pieces at a time. It's been 2 years now, and now I'm losing my wife over this gum. My sex drive is gone."

• Mr ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "After 38 years of smoking, the time to quit came at the age of 50 for me. When I saw my youngest son taking up smoking and my brand too, I knew it was time. For that is the way I started, and history does repeat itself. When I asked my son not to smoke, he just said, 'If you stop, I'll stop.' I told him how neither the patch nor the gum worked for me. He told me of how Commit worked for a friend of his. Well, I made the first attempt and gave up after three days. I promised him I would try again in one week. I did, and now I have not smoked for 4 years and 8 months. And with Commit, it was easier than I could hope for. I followed the suggestions given, and as I began to, as Dr. Oz put it, breathe free, I just had to go on. It took two months."

• Cra...
• March 26, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Have been on the patches step 1 for a week today. I smoked almost 2 packs a day for 31 years. Tried to quit many times. This is by far the best and easiest way. Sometimes they don't stick, but I use a band-aid over it to make them stick. The bad cravings are gone, it's just the habit left. So glad I tried the patches!!!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked since I was 15, I’m 40 today. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with asthma and was told to stop smoking. Three years of sickness and pain. So many sick days. I thought of my funeral, I thought of the ones I would leave to mourn. How could I break their hearts? How could I remain so selfish? I tried Nicoderm Step 1, but it gave me migraines, and I almost gave up. I tried Step 2, and it worked better for me. It’s not easy. You will need willpower and let everyone know that is around you that it will affect your mood and to just not pay it too much mind. After four weeks of Step 2, I was okay and decided to begin Step 3. Again, willpower! The cravings never go away, but they do get weaker. Eleven days ago, I forgot to put a new patch on, and I had five days left of Step 3. I decided to just let go. It's willpower and keeping busy. I joined a gym and am also down 15 lbs."

• Tri...
• February 25, 2009

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for a long time and tried quitting so many times, but really did not have much luck on my own. I could tell some tales about trying to quit. My husband bought the patch for me to try, and I was really impressed by the fact that I really did not feel the need to smoke a cigarette. That went on for about 17 days. I then noticed that my eyes were very red all day, so much so that I could see the small vessels in my eyes distended. Then one evening, where I put the patch on my upper thigh (was running out of available spots), I began itching more than usual. When the patch was removed, the spot was swollen and very red, and it stung and was painful. My doctor has stopped me from any further use and diagnosed that I may be allergic to the adhesive."

• Lij...
• February 8, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Haven't started using it yet. Read a lot of good reviews. Anxious to talk to others that have. I'll need all the help I can get. Been a smoker for about 40 yrs. As soon as I get up, it's coffee and smokes. I have COPD, it's not bad. I really need to start walking, and I have a lot of back and leg pain. Well enough."