smoking patches

[angel fish]

hi i am on patches to help give up smoking this is my 7th day did anyone using them experience any feelings of dizziness or feeling sick etc ive also had a marina coil fitted recently and dont quite know which thing is causing the side effects any help would be grateful

[crete]

well done angel 7 days , excellent.if you check the literature you should have with the patches side effects should be listed. not sure re the coil though,

[angel fish]

Thanks crete looking at the side-effects for patches and coil very simlar symptons bit confusing!!! will continue with the patches thanks for the support. Angel

[pantsncorset]

I stopped smoking 4 weeks ago having smoked for 30 years. It was the easiest thing I've ever done and I didn't use any form of nicotine replacement (patches, gum etc.) or hypnotherapy, acupuncture etc. My secret? Allen Carr's "Easy Way To Stop Smoking". I have to say that it's probably the best book I've ever read because of what it's done for me and I'm not the only one...... there are millions of people who've stopped thanks to his method. I probably sound a bit evangelical but I don't care cos if you really want to give up smoking I urge you to read the book - it will definitely help. I tried patches but the side-effects were horrible - vivid nightmares and a constant feeling like someone had punched me in the arm where the patch was. Apart from the huge expense as soon as I stopped using them I started smoking again.
I'm afraid I can't comment on your coil but I'd say it's a distinct possibility that the patches could at least be contributing to the dizziness and sickness you are experiencing if not causing them completely.
Congratulations for stopping smoking and I wish you all the best.

[Goodsoulette]

The dizziness and sickness is just a side effect of the patch, its perfectly normal. A bit like when you have a fag after not having one for a little while.

The only things I know of that effect the mirena coil are barbiturates, certain antibiotics, and st johns wart.

[cyanide]

I agree with you pantsncorset that book is fantastic,i`ve been smoke free for 4 years now,i tried the patches once but they made me think about smoking if you know what i mean!Well done to both of you ,i found it really easy to give up as well.Good luck!!

[angel fish]

thanks everyone sounds like the book is a great hit,i will have a read of it.