Nicorette
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Nicorette is an over the counter medication used to prevent withdrawal symptoms when trying to stop smoking cigarettes. Nicorette belongs to a group of drugs called smoking cessation aids. These help by providing nicotine to your body to decrease the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped and as a substitute for oral activity to reduce the urge to smoke.
This medication comes in gum and lozenge and used every 1 to 2 hours for the first 6 weeks.
Common side effects of Nicorette include dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
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