Nicotine

Common brands: Nicoderm Cq, Nicotine Mini, Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicotine Sugar Free, Nicotrol

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39,874
Total Reports
8,219
Serious Reports
1,837
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (4.61%)

Patient Demographics

Male
12,927
Female
21,188

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Nicotine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 5,217
11.8%
2 NAUSEA 3,245
7.3%
3 APPLICATION SITE ERYTHEMA 3,136
7.1%
4 APPLICATION SITE PRURITUS 3,064
6.9%
5 NICOTINE DEPENDENCE 2,747
6.2%
6 DIZZINESS 1,898
4.3%
7 MALAISE 1,630
3.7%
8 HEADACHE 1,629
3.7%
9 VOMITING 1,248
2.8%
10 WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS 1,237
2.8%
11 DYSPNOEA 1,130
2.6%
12 INSOMNIA 1,111
2.5%
13 APPLICATION SITE IRRITATION 1,106
2.5%
14 OVERDOSE 1,075
2.4%
15 ANXIETY 1,074
2.4%
16 APPLICATION SITE PAIN 1,045
2.4%
17 HYPERSENSITIVITY 1,042
2.4%
18 APPLICATION SITE RASH 1,041
2.4%
19 PRODUCT ADHESION ISSUE 1,011
2.3%
20 PRODUCT QUALITY ISSUE 1,007
2.3%
21 ABNORMAL DREAMS 965
2.2%
22 PAIN 941
2.1%
23 APPLICATION SITE REACTION 903
2.0%
24 FATIGUE 855
1.9%
25 RASH 854
1.9%
26 INTENTIONAL DRUG MISUSE 853
1.9%
27 MACULAR DEGENERATION 818
1.8%
28 FEELING ABNORMAL 805
1.8%
29 PRURITUS 800
1.8%
30 OFF LABEL USE 791
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.