Nicotine (oral/patches/nasal): What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Nicotine
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What are the possible side effects of nicotine?
 | Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. |
| Stop using nicotine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: |
- seizures; or
- chest pain or uneven heartbeats.
Less serious side effects may include:
- dizziness;
- belching or hiccups;
- stomach upset or nausea;
- mouth or throat soreness;
- dry or watering mouth;
- watering eyes;
- headache;
- runny or stuffy nose (when using the nasal spray);
- white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips (when using the inhaler);
- constipation;
- sneezing and coughing;
- changes in taste; or
- redness, itching, or burning where the patch is worn.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
| Last updated: | May 06, 2008 |
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