Nicotine patches deliver nicotine to the blood in your veins through your skin. As with the gum, withdrawal symptoms are reduced in intensity , but not eliminated. You place a new patch somewhere on your body between your neck and the waist, every day. It's a good idea to seek your physician's advice to determine which dose is best for you. The full dose program usually lasts six weeks.
Some people get a rash under the patch.
These rashes are usually mild and easily treated. It may help to move the patch to another part of your body. Be aware that if you use the patches at night you may experience sleep disturbances, including vivid dreams. If you smoke during nicotine replacement therapy, you will likely return to your previous smoking habit. Some of the side effects of Bupropion include dry mouth and insomnia.