Nicotine Patches

[koster]

How do they work?

[Hawkwalk]

They contain nicotine which is released into your body through the skin to replace what your body craves for from smoking. Some good info here.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100003543 .html

[koster]

But once it gets through your skin (I realise skin is porous), where does it have to get to? I would have thought it would need to get into the blood to have an effect.

[Hawkwalk]

yes, it gets into your blood stream and then goes to your brain where it satisfies the craving.

[helpmetoo]

they didnt work for me,
i just couldnt keep the blighters alight!

[koster]

But how does it get into your blood?

I mean, if something can get into your blood just by sticking a patch on, why do we need injections? Why can't diabetics get their insulin just by sticking a patch on? Why can't I get my holiday jabs from a patch?

[david1702198]

i wouldnt wear the stronger ones and smoke at the same time though youll end up taking a nicotene overdose!!!!

[Hawkwalk]

Not all substances can be absorbed through the skin and into the blood steam but nicotine can be.

[olly8080]

yes they work but only if you place one over each eye to stop you finding your tobbaco