The Nicotine Patch

Helped me deal with withdrawal Symptoms.

Nicotine addiction is one of the major reasons why people can’t quit smoking. The withdrawal symptoms has been known to drive some people absolutely nuts, it is after all a drug. Drug addictions are tough to beat and nicotine addiction is as tough to beat as any other addiction. The Nicotine Patch, which is one method of nicotine replacement therapy, was an absolute lifesaver to my stop smoking success. This may or may not be the way you would like to proceed as a method to stop smoking, but you should certainly investigate it’s viability. I highly recommend the Nicotine Patch method simply because it worked for me.

Remember nicotine replacement therapy only deals with the physical aspects of addiction. It does not address the psychological side of smoking. This then is the reason for the Free Stop Smoking Guide which will cover that area.

About The Nicotine Patch

The nicotine patch is the predominant leader in what is known as “nicotine replacement therapy”. Simply put the nicotine patch, also known as “trans dermal nicotine systems” reduces nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings by providing a measured dose of nicotine through the skin.

Please note that if you are pregnant or have a heart condition you should see your Doctor before using this product or any other “replacement therapy” product for that matter.

The nicotine patch by the way can be purchased over the counter, prescriptions are not needed. Having said that if you have a prescription plan it may be covered. Mine was and it saved me a few dollars.

Nicotine Patch at Work

There are different types of nicotine patch. Some are 16 hours others 24 hours. Others may have longer or shorter programs. Be aware that using a patch delivers less nicotine in the blood stream than smoking.

I used a product called NicoDerm, which has a 3-step 10-week program. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day you would go to step-1 as I did. You put a nicotine patch on your upper arm, shoulder or wherever which feels comfortable to you.

Step 1, wear a patch that contains 21mg of nicotine on your body every 24 hours for 6 weeks.

Step 2, wear a patch that contains 14mg every 24 hours for 2 weeks.

Step 3, wear a patch that contains 7mg every 24 hours for 2 weeks.

After ten weeks you are done and hopefully cured of any craving or withdrawal symptoms. Warning: Some people error by stopping the usage of these patches too early in the program. As a result they relapse and start smoking again. If you decide to use this method please complete the 10-week program.

My personal observations as a patch user are very favorable. First and foremost was the fact that I was able to handle the withdrawal symptoms. The patch made a huge difference. No the patch is not a magic wand, you still need to have a strong desire to quit, but it helped a lot. My wife wasn’t running away from me like she usually does when I try to stop smoking. I wasn’t as edgy and fidgety as I usually am when I quit. I felt normal… well… as normal as I can be, which is kinda normal :-)

I mention several other products on this web site because I realize that not everyone will want to use the same systems that I have used. Whichever way you decide to go is up to you. Make sure you read my Free Stop Smoking Guide it’s free and will make all the difference. It did for me and I am sure it will help you too.

Nicoderm is a structured program that gradually decreases your nicotine dependency over a 10 week period—in effect weaning you from smoking.

Habitrol ® is proven effective to reduce or even eliminate nicotine cravings. Just one patch in the morning calms the urge to smoke all day