Do Nicotine replacement patches actually work?

Answer 1

Apparently they help, but you still need a bit of willpower.

Answer 2

Nicotine gets to the brain and develop the nicotine centre which maintains the craving that causes addiction or habit.For this reason effort to quit smoking is centred on gradually reducing the blood nicotine level BNL. The nicotine withdrawal plan is a gradual reduction of the nicotine levels which involves tablets,creams,inhalants and the patches.However,the nicotine patches is very popular among people wanting to quit smoking partly due to its convenience. It can be tailored according to the persons habit.There is the three-step plan that involves gradual nicotine reduction of 2-3 weeks 21mg,2 weeks 14mg and 2 weeks 7mg. Be careful not to smoke while using the nicotine patches as that will affect the reduction plan and render the patches ineffective. Followed with a strong determination to quit smoking the nicotine patches work. Remember there is lot of health benefit of cleaning up the system from the load of nicotine today.

Answer 3

Yes, they do stop the body from craving the nicotine, but you still need some willpower. Most people find that the hand to mouth habit is best solved by nibbling, which is why a lot of people who quit smoking put on weight.
If you are one of these people then it is a good idea to get in some snacks that are not too fattening or high in calories. You will probably find that the actual craving for the cigarette only lasts for several minutes.
If you are considering giving up smoking then I wish you good luck and just keep thinking of the good it will do you. You will notice health improvements after just the very first week.
It is also a good idea to reward yourself if possible every week, which will not only make you feel good but sets goals to aim for, and of cause sets milestones.
You will probably only need to use patches for a couple of months. But remember, it will still needs prolonged willpower as it only takes a moment of weakness to have that just one cigarette, and then before you know it you are a smoker again.
Again, good luck if you are thinking of quiting and just remember the benefits really are worth it.

Answer 4

Replacement therapy is an excellent option for a smoker. Nicotine is a highly lipophilic compound that easily crosses the membranes of our skin providing adequate blood levels to help with crazings. The true root of a smoker's addiction is the habit of smoking. The body/brain can recover from withdrawl in about 10-14 days, but the habit of smoking is more difficult to quite because it requires changing a person's habit. The patches allow a person to attack each part of the addiction independently. First work on the habit of smoking while using replacement, then taper off the chemical addiction with a step down on the patches.

Answer 5

Yes. They take the edge off, but you still need to be VERY committed. They are not miracle cures. The nicotine gum served me better than the patch because I was physically doing something to get the nicotine fix rather than having the nic delivered continuously. Mentally, that made a difference for me. Try the below listed sites for a lot of support and useful info about quitting. Good luck!

Answer 6

The patches definitely help deal with the physical addiction related to nicotine, but they aren't the whole answer. You still need to deal with the psychological aspects of smoking that are frankly more powerful than the physical. The patches are much more effective when taken in conjunction with a smoking cessation program.

Answer 7

I am a former 3 pk a day (plus a few menthols in-between) and quit once I saw my lung x-ray. I used the nicotine 3-step (I believe it was 2 weeks at 21mg; 2 weeks at 14mg and 2 weeks @ 7mg but I did it for 3 weeks at each step). I am now smoke-free for 10 years next month. The main key is, YOU HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT !!

Answer 8

nicotine is an addictive and dangerous drug. You should definitely give up smoking anyway but, to be honest, the best way is to just stop dead. Finish you last *** late at night, then go to bed. Yes, I know, the firrst 2 weeks will be hell - but the next 50 years might be a lot better. So, I'm not getting involved with ritual matters, just common sense. anyway, remember, the government gets most of the money for each pack of cigarettes. I have to assume that like most of your sect, you don't like the British government - so, don't give them your money. (much nicer argument than just saying "give it up").

Answer 9

I used patches 6-7 years ago,I quit smoking for 9 months. Till I thought aaaagh, just one cig aint gonna hurt. Then I got HOOKED on them again. I barrowed one cig. I wished I didnt now. But ya. I feel they work. you still have to put will power in to it. those 6-7 months were good.

Answer 10

yes they do but watch out for the funny/ weird side affects. I got hellish nightmares. Iv'e been stoped since DEC 1999.