General Information about Nicoderm CQ
Nicoderm CQ, also known as Nicoderm Clear in Canada, is a medication which aid users in smoking cessation. It does not need a doctor’s prescription to be purchased. After quitting cigarettes, many smokers experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms, like irritation, anxiety and depression. Nicoderm CQ is meant to fight against these withdrawal symptoms and keep them in check.
You may buy Nicoderm CQ as a nicotine patch which allows a small amount of nicotine in it to pass into the bloodstream, thereby replacing the nicotine the user got from smoking. This, in turn, stops the cravings for nicotine, thus controlling the withdrawal symptoms.
Side effects of Nicoderm CQ
Usually Nicoderm CQ has almost no side effects; it is well tolerated by most patients. But certain side effects might occur, although these can be easily reduced. Some of the side effects that occur after using Nicoderm CQ are as follows:
- Irritation might occur at the patch site, including redness and swelling of the skin.
- Sleeping difficulties, insomnia and nightmares.
- Nervousness
- Weight gain
- Muscle pain, ache or spasms.
- Nausea
Other than these minor side effects, there might be occurrences of some severe side effects as well. If any of these occur, the user should immediately visit the doctor. Some of the severe side effects under the influence of Nicoderm CQ are as follows:
- Skin irritation of a more serious nature, which stays on longer for four days.
- Heart palpitations.
- Nicotine overdose symptoms like extreme dizziness and weakness, nausea, vomiting, and increased heartbeat.
- Possible allergic reactions like rashes, itching and breathing difficulties.
Users may or may not experience the aforementioned side effects, but it is best to visit a doctor and consult him in case there are any unusual occurrences after using Nicoderm CQ.
Dosage of Nicoderm CQ
You may buy Nicoderm CQ in three strengths; 21mg, for people who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day; 14mg, for people who smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes a day and 7mg, which is the lowest strength available and is generally administered to patients nearing the end of the treatment. The course of usage of the medicine is between 8 to 10 weeks. The nicotine patch must be used on a daily basis, with a gap of 24 hours between two applications of the patch. The patch must be applied on a dry and hairless area of the body. The location of the patch should be different on two successive uses. To maintain a balanced and constant level of nicotine, it is advised to apply the patch at the same time every day.
Interactions
Nicoderm CQ does not react with most medication usually, but interactions are possible because of smoking cessation. Some of the substances likely to cause interactions are Benzodiazepines like Diazepam, Flurazepam, Midazolam, Triazolam, etc. Beta agonists and beta blockers like Albuterol and Atenolol respectively should also be avoided. Other substances like Tacrine, Insulin, Cimetidine, Fluvoxamine and Theophylline should be avoided as well to stay clear of possible drug interactions.
