overdoz said:

I made a mistake once to put it on and then a few hours later took a nap and had terrible nightmare.

I actually enjoy the dreams on patches.

Huge, epic, vivid blockbuster dreams!

I'm the lead protagonist in my very own episode of Game of Thrones every night.

Best thing about patches, for me.

Are these 24 hour patches or 16 hour ones?

The 16 hour patches have less Nicotine, but it is released faster.  The 24 hour ones have more, but a slower release rate.

I have found the 24 hour ones work better for me.  I don't know what brands you have, but I use Nicabate.

Try another brand if you're having trouble, or try a different dosage.

Hahaha  Awesome!

I use whatever the Walgreens generic brand is.  I think its a 24 hour 1.  I'm going to try to step down to Step 3 this week.  Its just a hard process - I need to remember to just be patient

I'm with you on the dreams. They're great

First time in years I remember dreaming. 

10/13/2019 I stopped poisoning myself 

Mark

Hey Jonny

Think I'm going to run it out per instructions. 6 weeks, 2, and 1. I wore them at nite the 1st week (great dreams for me). Take it off about 9pm on about an hour after I'm up. Sometimes forget ends up 2-3 hours. I figure no need to rush, this is a process. Good luck, keep the faith.

10/13/2019 I stopped poisoning myself 

Mark

Good point - I guess I shouldn't rush it either

Not sure about generic ones.

Obviously a US brand, I can only go on what I have down here in Australia.

Hi Jonny, yes I was disappointed after coming off the patches as I found it hard.  I guess I didn’t realise I was addicted to the patches.  Anyway I am now off the patches and have 1/2 lozenge a day, I’m trying to keep to one.  I quit smoking in May and still I’ve started waking early in the mornings again.  Coming off the patches takes time so don’t rush and if you feel really bad go onto the low dose again.  I didn’t wear them at night as I couldn’t sleep because of the dreams.  I used the Nicolette day ones. 

Constipation only. Drink a lot of water. Eucalyptus tea works too. Other than that, I had mostly psychological symptoms, like having to do something with my hands now. Actual nicotine withdrawal was little and far between but REALLY strong. Like once or twice a day for 4-5 days. Irritability sometimes late in the evening but I was aware and able to control it mostly. Nothing a gum can't take care of.