Where's the best place to stick these nicotine patches?!
Question: Where's the best place to stick these nicotine patches.?
I've been putting it on my arm, but it keeps slipping off. It's helping, I've only smoked two cigarettes since Monday, and both times I've later found the patch folded up in my sleeve. So any patch tips are helpful. Someone today suggested securing it with medical tape, thoughts.?Health Question & Answer
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Hey Vet, good luck on your quit attempt! I hope you are successful. When I have used the patch, I put it on my hip and also around to the backside (upper butt cheek). I also had the same problem with the arm area where it seems to have more oil on the skin.Health Question & Answer
I am unfortunately still a smoker but did quit for about 3 months. I started at the 2nd level because i wasnt too heavy of a smoker. My first attempt was with the patch and it actually may have hurt more than helped. I stuck it on my back by my shoulder blade at first then my butt and both times i had the worst itching feeling, and that whole side of my body would go numb. i suggest the lowest dose because i think it was too much nicotine for my system. The next thing i tried was the gum. Although its called "gum", its not. You chew it for a few seconds and then leave it between your teeth and gums. This was definitely better because I think it was a slower release and no pain or side effects. GOOD LUCK, Its a hell of a habit to kick.Health Question & Answer
sucure with med tape and put it on the inside of your thigh. it gets absorbed thru skin in to blood stream and your biggest vein is in your thighHealth Question & Answer