The use of nicotine patches did not cause aggravation of myocardial ischemia or arrhythmia in coronary patients and therefore can be used as a method to promote smoking cessation in this high-risk group.
Abstract Nicotine patches are commonly used by people who try to quit smoking. Substances Nicotine. Wearing the patch while smoking cigarette may lead to unwanted side effects such as dizziness and headache. Some smokers experience intense weakness and fainting while others suffer from upset stomach or diarrhea. Other symptoms that users may experience are blurry vision and hearing loss. While most of these symptoms are only passing, it may cause discomfort and anxiety which in turn makes quitting very hard.
A life-threatening side effect of using the patch while smoking cigarette is the elevated risk of heart attack and stroke. Too much nicotine in the body could disrupt blood circulation and lead to heart attack. This is usually caused by blockage in the coronary artery. Stroke, which also results from disrupted blood flow, occurs when the blood fails to reach the brain due to a blockage or clot in the blood vessel.
Symptoms of heart attack are severe chest pain and difficulty in breathing while the symptoms of stroke are numbness, and problems with balance and coordination, and speaking. Nicotine patch, just like all other smoking cessation aids sold in the market today, is associated with health risks too. Related Links. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. CDC is not responsible for Section compliance accessibility on other federal or private website. Cancel Continue. While birth control pills can increase the risk of blood clots by three- to four-fold, the overall risk is minimal, with only 1 in women who take birth control going on to develop a blood clot.
This risk is raised significantly when combined with smoking. Women aged 35 and up who smoke have the highest risk of experiencing cardiovascular side effects from birth control. Be sure to inform them of your smoking history when discussing birth control options, as they may recommend an alternative. But does vaping carry the same risks as smoking when combined with birth control? While there are nine million adults in the U.
However, nicotine, the active ingredient in vaping products and cigarettes, is known to increase the risk of blood clots and adversely impact the cardiovascular system of people who take birth control. Staying away from smoking is the best choice for your health, but if you smoke, alternative birth control options are available to you. When deciding which birth control method is right for you, you must discuss your medical history with your doctors — regardless of whether you smoke or vape.
At Pandia Health, we take pride in prescribing birth control based on several factors, including age, ethnicity, BMI and general health — including whether or not you smoke. To change your birth control, contact us today! Tobacco and nicotine are highly addictive , making it difficult for many to quit smoking.
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