Nicoderm: Anyone else have weird dreams?

Alright, so I'm quitting smoking and using the patch. My question is has/does anyone else get really strange dreams? I usually dream fairly frequently, but my dreams seem longer, and more vivid than usual. I usually leave it on while I sleep, so I know that's the main reason for some of these strange dreams. I don't mind these dreams, just curious.

phoenix1030 said:

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[Edited on Jan 18, 2005 by phoenix1030]

It's is a know side effect of smoking cessation products.

Are they like really good dreams? Or bad dreams or neutral?

Nightmares while on Nicoderm is a completely normal and even listed side effect. I think it was Fractal that had the same problem. I'm on a bunch of medications right now and I always have really vivid intense dreams, but, not necessarily nightmares.

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Did your patch come with a patient information leaflet? Did that mention dreams?

Most of them are pretty good. I've only had about two that were disturbing, the rest were fairly neutral.

Yeah, I read the brochure and remember it saying something about dreams, but I was just curious how common that side effect is.

Yeah, I remember having very vivid dreams while on the patch, but it tappered off after about 16 months

Go on, I dare you to wear four patches tonight just to get some really freaky dreams

do not take more than the stated dose

So you're telling me I should only wear one at a time?
Those would probably be classified as nightmares. I'd probably never want to look at another cigarette again. I certainly would'nt be the one to try it though.

Yeah, I had nightmares from the patch. They stopped when I took off the patch and bought a pack of cigarettes.

It's probably because I was used to not have nicotine intake during the sleeping hours.

you were on the patch for sixteen months?, I've never tried the patch, but I didnt know it took that long.

[Edited on Jan 18, 2005 by SevenMag]

I was on it for about 2.5 years. I had no interest in quiting nicotine - just lung cancer.
[Edit to add]
For long term use, buy the 21 mg patches, and cut them in half or thirds - saves a lot of money

[Edited on Jan 18, 2005 by dspsg]