Nicotine (oral/patches/nasal): What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Nicotine
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using nicotine?
You may not be able to use certain forms of this medicine if you have medical conditions that could interfere with use. Nasal or sinus problems (allergies, nasal polyps, sinusitis) could affect safe use of the nasal spray form of nicotine. Mouth or dental problems may affect safe use of nicotine gum or lozenges. A skin condition may affect safe use of nicotine transdermal patches. Talk with your doctor about the best form of nicotine for you to use.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
- heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or chest pain;
- a jaw condition called TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disease;
- an overactive thyroid;
- diabetes;
- pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
- liver or kidney disease;
- a stomach ulcer; or
- asthma or chronic pulmonary disease.
Nicotine oral lozenges may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
 | Nicotine can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use nicotine if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. |
 | Nicotine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | May 06, 2008 |
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