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Posted by Basia on February 4, 2004, at 2:00:30
hi, i have been smoking 20-40 cigarettes for twelve years on and off. i am on my third day of quitting using patches (21mg for six weeks then tapering down) and the cravings have been v mild - just the occasional moderate desire after meals and some spaciness and irritability. Because I was expecting much worse due to being such a heavy smoker, I am worried that the actual nicotine withdrawal when I stop the patches (in spite of the taper) is going to be bad enough to get me smoking again.
Does anyone have any experience with the patches and giving up?
Thanks for any advice in advance!Lyn
Posted by Sebastian on February 7, 2004, at 11:57:33
In reply to nicotine addiction and patches, posted by Basia on February 4, 2004, at 2:00:30
I would say to take the 21 mg patch longer, if you don't think you can handle the decrese. 1-2 packs a day is a lot. Good job staying quit for so long!
Posted by Lllucy on February 22, 2004, at 20:42:58
In reply to nicotine addiction and patches, posted by Basia on February 4, 2004, at 2:00:30
Hi
Congratulations on quitting! I quit with the help of NRT and found it very helpful. If you follow the directions you shouldn't suffer from terrible withdrawal when you taper down, perhaps a few days of extra discomfort or cravings until your body has adjusted. I used it for a little longer than recommended, tapered very slowly toward the end, and didn't have any trouble when I finally stopped entirely. Best wishes to you!
Lucy
Posted by Basia on February 23, 2004, at 0:22:33
In reply to Re: nicotine addiction and patches, posted by Lllucy on February 22, 2004, at 20:42:58
Hi, thanks for all your support! I have now quit for three weeks and i'll take your advice and taper down slowly.
Lyn
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