I started with this brand and with quickness noticed the decrease craving to smoke. I ran out of this brand and Habitrol/Rugby brand was given to me same nic level and it made me want to smoke more!! save your money and try equate brand

RachelC0918

Missouri

Works great for cigarette craving just put one on when you wake up last 24 hours.i recommend taking off at bed time to prevent weird dreams

DawnML

Saranac lake ny

I have tried to quit smoking many times in the last 50+ years to no avail. I think the longest period of not smoking was about a week but that was not because I wanted to quit, it was the first week of basic training. I decided to try the patches from Walmart. The first day was not what I anticipated it was actually very smooth and easy as have been the next 23. I am still on the step 1 patch but have no desire to pick up a smoke or a chew of Red Man. I feel the secret to this working is the very strong desire to quit. If you are having glancing thoughts about quitting or deep inside really don't want to quit I do not think these will work for you however if like me you have tried everything else please give them a try. They do not stick real well but I tape mine on as they work so well. I am going to go the full time of 6 weeks on step one and 2 weeks on step 2 and 3 and hope that I have used tobacco for the last time. I am 65 years old and have said many times that if I could get off tobacco my life would be complete.

OldManQuitting

USA

If something is needed to help reduce nicotine cravings and help one quit smoking, then these seem to be effective. Combining their effectiveness with their low cost, off-brand status makes them a good deal for someone to try. However, smoking is terrible for the health in many different ways. Certainly the better option is to avoid smoking altogether in the first place, thereby never needing to use nicotine patches such as these ones. Effectiveness These seem to be effective at reducing nicotine cravings, helping one reduce or eliminate the feeling of the need to smoke. Ease of Use These patches are very easy to apply and use, and their clearness make them harder to see and less noticeable for others. It is always nice to be able to use something that people won't necessarily notice. Side Effects Haven't noticed any negative side effects Immediacy They work about as quickly as the equivalents from other brands, making them as good of an alternative as any. Dosage Control The dosage control seems to be appropriate

utlegospam

USA

If nicotine is what you crave and your desire to quit smoking is great, these patches will work. Beware of the nausea they sometimes cause. Dosage Control The dosage is not hard to control, get the lower milligram. The higher milligram patches cause me to feel sick.

jocktype

USA

If you're partner is still smoking while you're trying to quit, GOOD LUCK! I completely quit smoking (smoked 1/2 pack per day for 3 years) for 2 weeks and started smoking again because my girlfriend still smoked everyday (got drunk one night) and cigarettes were still around the house. You're best bet is to finish you're cigarettes or sell them to someone. Effectiveness I actually loved the feeling these gave me. It was such a mellow, smooth feeling, unlike cigarettes. I never got jittery or anything. They really do work but you must not have cigarettes around the house and stay away from smokers for a while. Ease of Use It's not too hard to put a patch on if you have half a brain. Take the OLD PATCH off BEFORE you shower and put the NEW PATCH on AFTER you shower. My patch stayed on the full 24 hours. Side Effects Left some sticky adhesive to my arms or chest but really nothing to complain about. Immediacy The cravings go away in 30 minutes for me. Dosage Control Started with the 14mg and then went to 7mg.

ZSL

USA

It does NOT STICK to the skin for the 24 hours... It will hardly stick for 4 hours. I had to use tape or band-aids to keep it on. Switched to Nicoderm with much better results. What's the point of fighting with something that is supposed to be easy? Spend the extra couple bucks & buy a name brand, because you'll save the money in the long run by not having to tape the patch down. Effectiveness Seems to work ok, but won't stick to skin. Ease of Use Have to keep checking to see if it's still there. Side Effects I had no problem with rash or anything. Immediacy Seemed ok, but Nicoderm is better. Dosage Control OK.

Satantroll

USA

I didn't think I was ever going to quit smoking after 30+ years, but, my boss offered to help me quit. I was given the option of trying the patches and suprisingly they worked. At first I was hesitant, that I would be snapping every ones heads off, but, these really work great. I get up first thing in the morning, put my patch on and go about my day like I would ususally do. I even have my morning cup of coffee or 3 and still no craving. My husband is still smoking which I thought would be a real deterent, but, it just smells awfull to me now. I would suggest this product to anyone who is trying to kick this nasty habit. It truely does work. If your serious about quitting this is surely the easiest way to go. Good luck with the process!!!

barefoots13

Gordon, GA

I have never really considered myself addicted to cigarettes, I just enjoy the act of smoking. I have been told I needed to quit so my wife bought me some of these. I tried them and they didn't really do anything for me. I don't ever really have a nicotine craving, I just enjoy smoking cigarettes every once in awhile, so maybe that is why this didn't do anything for me. If I had cravings I suppose they would have helped them. It is convenient if you are going crazy because you haven't had a nicotine fix and you can just slap a patch on your arm, but it didn't help me at all. At the end of the day I wasn't craving a cigarette, but I still wanted to smoke one just because it helps me relax. Might work for some, but not for everyone.

TravBritt

Norwalk, CA

I started smoking when I was 12 and I am now 48. I bought my patches and had them for a week before I put one on. I woke up on a sunday morning and my throat and mouth were dry and I told myself instead of getting out of the bed and going straight to my cigarettes and light one that I was going to quit right then and there. I put a patch on and fought off the cravings and later that evening I hardly had any cravings. The first two days were almost craving free. Then the 3rd 4th 5th & 6th day the cravings were a little strong. I got mad and started posting on facebook about my decision on quitting smoking and I started counting down hours that I had not smoked. I call cigarettes demon sticks and I told myself that I was stronger than them and they no longer have control over me or my life. My nephew started the patches 4 days after me and he and I are each others support. I have tried to quit several times in the past so when I told my daughter,family and friends they were just like o.k. here she goes again, everybody stay clear for a few days ( because of my past withawal crankiness) and she will start smoking again. The patch helps with the withdrawal symptoms. I like that i don't smell like a ashtray and I can breath. The cravings still come but not as bad. I just will not give in. These patches are a life saver for me. I have got this this time. I am a non-smoker. I haven't smoke a cigarette in 12 days 15 1/2 hours. Good luck to everyone that are trying to put those little demon sticks down get mad and take back your life. I am going to stay with the pogram the full 8 weeks so as to have a better chance of not getting the bad cravings back.

trisha777

Huntsville, AL