The Student Room Group
Reply 1
Slightly off topic but I've always wanted to know this...
Why do you have to be 18 to buy nicotine patches?

It's rather ironic really, 16 to start, 2 years to get addicted and THEN you can buy nicotine patches.
Reply 2
It sounds like you're having an allergic reaction to something in the patch. Take it off just to be safe.
Reply 3
FireDeuce
Slightly off topic but I've always wanted to know this...
Why do you have to be 18 to buy nicotine patches?

It's rather ironic really, 16 to start, 2 years to get addicted and THEN you can buy nicotine patches.
Lol, food for thought...
Reply 4
FireDeuce
Slightly off topic but I've always wanted to know this...
Why do you have to be 18 to buy nicotine patches?

It's rather ironic really, 16 to start, 2 years to get addicted and THEN you can buy nicotine patches.



I think its because nicotine patches can be used as a drug :confused: Apparently if you place the nicotine patch over your heart you get a *buzz* of it. But it can do some serious damage to your heart! But dont take that as gospel because its just wot ive heard :s-smilie: So maybe a pointless post
Reply 5
I'd take it off and go see your doc. He'll know what to give you that won't give a reaction.

I got a rash with the contraceptive patch :s-smilie:
It's possible you have a sensitivity to the adhesive, or maybe the latex or something?

I tried the gum once, but I tried the strongest one (designed for the most addicted) and it burnt my mouth and throat, I just couldn't stand the prickling at all!
Reply 7
Smoke the patch instead?
Reply 8
I left it on, because I'd forgotten about this thread, and the pain has gone away now, so I suppose things are fine with it.

Thanks anyway.
It's God's way of punishing you for your heathen addiction! :p:
No it's very normal for this to happen the first time you wear one, especially within the first hour. If it comes back again or persists then you have a problem. :smile:
it's probebly your skin tissue getting used to the drug and taking effect.

however it shouldn't normally burn. if it happens again, i suggest you see your GP