Nicotine patches are an easy and well-established way to kick the habit. Share on Pinterest Igor Alecsander/Getty Images If you’re looking to quit smoking, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can be a ...

Some people with long COVID are turning to an unlikely remedy: nicotine gum and patches. Though typically used to quit smoking, nicotine is now being explored as a possible way to ease symptoms such ...

Getting the dosage right on your nicotine patches is important. As with other medications, you should not use nicotine patches that have passed their expiration date. Expired patches may lose their ...

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January 10, 2012 (UPDATED January 18, 2012) — The nicotine patch, best known as a smoking cessation aid, is now showing benefit as a treatment for mild cognitive impairment. New class I evidence ...

Some types of NRT are available over the counter (OTC), while others may require a prescription. A 2018 study found that all forms of NRT increase the rate of quitting smoking by 50–60%. This article ...

In a recent study published in Addiction, researchers examined the safety of electronic cigarettes (ECs) and nicotine-containing patches (NRT) as smoking cessation aids during pregnancy using the ...

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