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Is There A Possibility Of Overdose If Smoking Is Done Along With Nicotine Patch?
Question: My husband has started Nicotine patches 21 or 24 mg. He still smokes while on the patch. Can he get nicotine poisoning or overdose by doing this?
Brief Answer:
Chances are more
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes using patch and smoking cause overdose related side effects like confusion, sweating, decreased heart rate etc. Because both provide nicotine into the body.
If he has already developed any symptoms then consult your doctor immediately .
He should quit smoking. Then only the nicotine patch will be useful.
Hope I Have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
Chances are more
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes using patch and smoking cause overdose related side effects like confusion, sweating, decreased heart rate etc. Because both provide nicotine into the body.
If he has already developed any symptoms then consult your doctor immediately .
He should quit smoking. Then only the nicotine patch will be useful.
Hope I Have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
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