This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.
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What are the possible side effects of nicotine?
- If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using nicotine and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- seizures; or
- chest pain or irregular heartbeats.
- Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use nicotine and talk to your doctor if you experience
- dizziness;
- belching or hiccups;
- stomach upset or nausea;
- mouth or throat soreness;
- dry or watering mouth;
- watering eyes;
- headache;
- runny nose (rhinitis) and nasal congestion (nasal spray);
- stomatitis (inflammation of the lining of the mouth) (inhaler);
- constipation;
- sneezing and coughing;
- changes in taste; or
- redness, itching, or burning at the patch application site.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect nicotine?
- Nicotine may alter the effects of other medicines. Before using nicotine to stop smoking, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- imipramine (Tofranil);
- oxazepam (Serax);
- propranolol (Inderal), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), or prazosin (Minipress);
- theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others);
- pentazocine (Talwin), or
- insulin.
- You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medications listed above.
- Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with nicotine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist has additional information about nicotine written for health professionals that you may read.
- Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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