Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, Stop Smoking Aid, 21 mg, Step 1, 14 patches

If you want to stop smoking this works well. I continued using these patches for MANY months (about 7months) after the directions told me I should get off of them. I believe this is what made the product work for me. I initially followed their timetable but strongly felt the urge to start smoking again during the stepdowns to the weaker patches. I decided that going back to smoking was much worse for my health than continuing the use of these nicotine patches until I was good and ready to give them up. I figured the patches only have transdermal nicotine...whereas the smoke has even more nicotine as well as hundreds of chemicals which are inhaled.

I saved a lot of money over the months by cutting the 21mg patches down as I very slowly stepped down to the lower doses...first into halves and then into quarters for as long as I needed to. (You can also save a bundle of dough by purchasing the generic patches made by Safeway grocery stores...they are identical to these and even somewhat more comfortable to wear as the plastic is softer on the skin.) I always got a slight ache when I put the patches on my arms or legs...I discovered the best place to wear them is your back...alternating sides each day you use them.

One fine day I didn't need a patch anymore!!! I haven't smoked for over a year and smokers and cigarette smoke now give me serious nausea. It is hard for me to believe I ever smoked! (I smoked 1.5 packs a day for 30 years!) It is real pleasure to breathe and taste and smell again as well as to wear gorgeous perfumes which I buy with the money I save from being addiction-free! It is a self-esteem booster to kick this habit too! So many benefits!

Good luck, make your own timetable and persevere for as long as it takes you...it is 100% worth it!

I smoke 1.5 to 2 pack a day for 14 years. (since i was 16 - now I am 30.)
Im a cheap and got 4 free patches from a buddy (2 of my buddies quit using these patches too)- Transdermal brand. So instead of going on the 6 week program I went on my own 4 day program with these patches. I had 1- 21mg and 3-14mg patches.

It really works. what I did was for the first 2 weeks I hid from everyone i knew who smoked. I know that sounds drastic, but its true and it worked for me. I told myself, do not replace this habit with any other habits (ie. chew gum or eat candy). So I just stayed home and became a hermit for a couple weeks. after the 3rd week the urges have subsided and it has gotten alot easier. i am in the end of 6th week and to be honest I dont have a urge for a cig anymore. In fact I can even watch other my buddies smoke and its no biggie.

These patches do work, but it also has to do with will power! Just remember it gets easier after week 3++.

About the patches it self, the bad thing is that it does not stick onto your body for a full 24 hour period. i used tape to hold it down after the 10th to 12 hour.

Good luck!

I have been using the patch for about a month now and I love these!! I was hesitant about trying a lesser-known brand but I wanted to save money, considering I did not know if they would even work. The best part is they DO. If you are serious about quitting smoking then you should have no problem doing so on these. I started with the step 1 and stepped down sooner than prescribed -- I would recommend doing it exactly as directed because it was a struggle. As an added note: I ran out of these before I got my new ones and opted to try the more expensive Nicoderm brand because of prime shipping availability -- mistake!! Nicoderm is ineffective compared to the Habitrol. Nicoderm is also much more itchy and HURTS when you remove it, not to mention it does not seem to stick as well either -- go figure! I'm not sure how the extra price tag is justified. Order these or the 14mg ones (whichever is appropriate for you) and try them. You will know within a few days if it's going to work for you. If so, buy the rest of the program asap so that you don't run out! Quitting smoking feels amazing...and I look so much better, too! Whiter teeth within a week!! I cannot recommend more highly.

These are great. These are the first patches I have tried. I tried lozenges but they hurt my stomach and I tried gum, but found it kind of gross. A constant flow of nicotine is great! Way better than cigarettes for sure! These stay on great, no itching and I have had very little withdrawal symptoms. After showering the patches kind of start to come loose, but I just keep patting it down on my skin, eventually it dries out and sticks again. I bought mine from my local drugstore though, they were a little cheaper, sometimes were on sale and I had coupons.

After smoking for 8 years, and in the past couple years, a pack a day, I put my patch on March 1st. I have not had a single puff since. (36 days.) After a month, I cut the patch in half and just wore 10.5 mg. They still stay on perfectly fine! I bought medical tape thinking I'd need it to hold it on, but haven't needed it yet. I plan to cut down to a 1/4th of patch when I feel ready. The say you shouldn't cut them down, but I don't see why you can't. It's working for me!

Once they are on your body though, they can not be peeled off and restuck on. I didn't realize this and ended up throwing one away. But if you had medical tape you could just tape it on I would assume.

Also what really helped me is a free online pdf book called "Never Take Another Puff". I STRONGLY suggest it.

I have used both the Habitrol prescription patches and the over the counter patches. The prescription seem to be more effective. With the prescription patches, all "cravings" ceased with the application of the first patch.

This is an aid, you still have to change habits associated with smoking and really want to Quit. It won't make you quit but certainly will help if you have additional support and commitment. GOOD LUCK

I smoked and chewed for 17 years. I tried cold turkey and the gum. The gum helped me limit my intake, but I couldn't quit altogether. The patches work, and if you're a heavy user the $65/month saves $$ as well.

As long as you use a shaved area, where the skin doesn't fold (i.e. upper arm, upper back) you'll be good. It does leave a red mark, but it only lasts a day or so. Been smoke-free for 1 week, 4 days thanks to these patches.

They make it sound as though it solves the problem but I think it only helps say 40%, the rest is up to you ! better than depending 100% on yourself though !!