Nicotine and Insomnia: What Users Say

• cat...
• November 18, 2009

Nicotine for Smoking Cessation "I was a smoker for almost 40 years, with occasional attempts at quitting with the nicotine patch/gum, cinnamon sticks, and cold turkey. None of those worked since I constantly craved a real cigarette. I've now been using the Nicotrol Inhaler for over 2 weeks. I am amazed; as soon as I start to crave a cigarette, I just grab the inhaler and take a few puffs; that ends that craving. Even when a canister is 'dead,' I still puff on it; it helps keep me on an even keel, having something in my mouth that I can puff on helps. I use 6 to 14 canisters a day, depending on both my stress and boredom levels, especially since some of my smoking was when I was bored. The only negative for me has been interrupted sleep, a small price to pay."

• Bum...
• April 26, 2012

Nicotine for Smoking Cessation "I've been a smoker for 28 years and have been trying everything (patches, gum, etc.) to quit for 10 years. I started using the Nicotrol Inhaler a week ago and have not smoked one cigarette since. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to stop using the inhaler because of the side effects: extreme dizziness, fatigue, a spacey feeling, insomnia, and low blood pressure, and I've only been using two of the recommended six nicotine cartridges. Real shame, because I felt like it was starting to help me, and now I'll have to go cold turkey, which has never worked for me in the past."

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

Nicotine 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."

• Cig...
• January 12, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Used step 1, 14 patches, and today is the 1st day on step 2. Haven't had 1 cig. It does itch a bit for 20 min after applying and messes with your sleeping, but small price to pay. Also, you get crazy dreams. I've been enjoying those."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2009

Nicotine for Smoking Cessation "Although my doctor thought this was far superior to anything else, it just didn't work for me. I was successful in stopping for 4 days. However, I couldn't sleep, and I turned into a cranky old man. I had a real short fuse. I can see how this could be good for some, but it just wasn't my cup of tea."

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I've been using the patch for almost a week now, and normally I would smoke 10-12 cigarettes a day. During this past week, I've only had 4 or 5. I don't feel the need to smoke like I used to. However, I notice that after about 15 minutes of putting the patch on, the area gets very itchy for about 30 minutes. There have been days where I feel very weak and tired, and sometimes nauseous and dizzy. My biggest complaint is having a hard time falling asleep. But I'd rather lose a little sleep than to keep smoking. These patches really do work."