| What is Nicoderm CQ?
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Nicoderm CQ is designed to help you quit smoking by reducing your craving for tobacco. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Nicoderm CQ?
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Nicoderm CQ side effects may include dizziness, high blood pressure, itching and burning at the application site, nausea,
and redness of the skin.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Nicoderm CQ side effects may include
abnormal dreaming, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, constipation, cough, diarrhea, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, impaired concentration, indigestion, inflammation of sinuses, menstrual irregularities, numbness, pain, pins and needles sensation, rash, sleeplessness, sore throat, stomach pain, sweating, taste changes, tingling, vomiting,
and weakness. |
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| How is Nicoderm CQ taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Nicoderm CQ provided by your doctor. Take a fresh patch out of its packaging and remove the protective liner from the adhesive. Save the wrapper for later disposal of the used patch. Stick the patch onto your outer upper arm or any clean, dry, non-hairy part of your trunk. Press the patch firmly onto your skin for about 10 seconds, making sure that the edges are sticking well. Wash your hands. Any nicotine sticking to your hands could get into your eyes or nose, causing irritation. After
the specified amount of time indicated on the container, remove that patch and apply a fresh patch to a different spot on your body. To reduce the chances of irritation, do not return to a previously used spot for at least a week. Fold the used patch in half, place it back in its own wrapper, and throw it in a trash container that cannot be reached by children or pets. Water will not harm the nicotine patch. You may keep wearing your patch while bathing, showering, swimming, or using a hot tub. If your patch does fall off, dispose of it carefully and apply a new patch. As a memory aid, pick a specific time of day and always apply a fresh patch at that time. You may change the schedule if you need to. Just remember not to wear any single patch for more than the recommended time, since after that time the patch will begin to lose strength and may begin to irritate your skin. Do not change brands without consulting your doctor, and do not attempt to adjust your dosage by cutting a patch in pieces. If you are unable to stop smoking after 4 to 10 weeks of wearing nicotine patches, it is likely that patch treatment will not work for you.
If you miss a dose apply the patch as soon as you remember. Never use two patches at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Nicoderm CQ with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Nicoderm CQ. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Nicoderm CQ with acetaminophen-containing drugs, caffeine-containing drugs,
certain airway-opening drugs, certain blood pressure medicines, cimetidine,
haloperidol, imipramine, insulin, lithium, non-nicotine quit-smoking drugs,
oxazepam, pentazocine, propranolol, or theophylline. |
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| How should I store Nicoderm CQ?
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Store Nicoderm CQ at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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