Nicotrol NS (Nicotine Nasal Spray) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking. Among people who do, the average weight gain is between 6 and 8 pounds. Roughly 10 percent of people who stop smoking gain a large amount of weight - 30 pounds or more.

What causes weight gain after quitting?

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Feeling hungry. Quitting smoking may make a person feel hungrier and eat more than usual, but this feeling usually goes away after several weeks.
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Nicotrol NS Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since nicotine is used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine, or if anyone has accidentally swallowed it.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; stomach pain; cold sweat; headache; dizziness; problems with hearing or vision; confusion; uneven heartbeats; chest pain; seizures; and death.

What should I avoid while taking nicotine?

Do not smoke while you are using nicotine. Stop smoking as soon as your treatment begins. Smoking while using this medication can be dangerous.

What other drugs will affect nicotine?

Before using nicotine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

imipramine (Tofranil);
oxazepam (Serax);
propranolol (Inderal), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), or prazosin (Minipress);
theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair);
pentazocine (Talwin), or
insulin.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with nicotine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about nicotine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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