Does The Use Of Nicotine Patches Cause Nausea?

Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014

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Tue, 22 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : i have elevated liver enzymes and I used to smoke but I now use nicotine patches and e cigarettes. Is there any relation? I am now nauseated.

Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No relation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Thank you for your Query.

there is no relation between elevated enzymes and using nicotine patches and e cigarettes.

but nauseated feeling may be due to nicotine patches and e cigarettes.

consult Physician for elevated liver enzymes. and if possible do ultrasound of abdomen.

If possible quit nicotine patches and e cigarettes also.

Awaiting your response.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju