You've decided that you really do want to stop smoking. Any of these methods, used in conjunction with structured behavioral and psychological support, will greatly increase your chances of success. Let's sort it all out. In a graduated program, special patches are placed on the skin, which over time administer varying dosages of nicotine. There are few side effects and the patches need to be applied only once a day, although the nicotine is delivered more slowly than in some other methods.
Skin irritation can occur at the patch sites.
Chewing the gum requires a bit of re-training, since you must chew it in a certain way to make it work. The nicotine from the gum is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Nicorette is convenient, but you may want to avoid it if you have dental or jaw problems. It has been proven to be effective in treating nicotine addiction by stimulating the release of dopamine and norepinephrine, two amino acids in the brain that help smokers deal with the anxiety that comes with quitting. The rapid absorption through nasal membranes makes it a desirable cessation aid, although it is sometimes irritating to the nose, especially during the initial treatment.