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Nicotine and Hiccups: What Users Say

Brand names: Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicotrol Inhaler, Habitrol, Commit, Nicotrol NS Nicorette DS

Hiccups: mentioned by 4 users (2.0%)

Based on user experiences from 202 Nicotine reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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itching 5.9%
burning 4.0%
vivid dreams 3.5%
dizziness 3.0%
insomnia 3.0%
upset stomach 2.5%
anxiety 2.0%
hiccups 2.0%
nausea 2.0%
pain 2.0%

Reviews for Nicotine

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • February 6, 2010

Nicotine for Smoking Cessation "Yep, you're gonna get a mild case of hiccups during the first 3 days or so, but like the man said below, it's better than cancer. Don't be foolish - smoking isn't good, and these work. After a few weeks, start trading off with cheap mint candies every other turn, then 3 to 1, etc. I started with 8 a day and ended up done with it all at the beginning of week 5! Seriously, you really must want to quit. Get through the first week (that's the rough part), and it's all downhill after that. Do it!"

10 / 10
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  • ath...
  • April 16, 2011

For Smoking Cessation "I've been a 1 to 2 pack-a-day smoker for over 40 years. I purchased a supply of Equate (Walmart brand) 4 mg nicotine gum and have used it for the last week. I find it lasts longer than a cigarette and usually do not even use the recommended 9 pieces a day. You do need to follow the chewing instructions, which are more like using chewing tobacco than gum. If you chew too fast, you can get the hiccups, but aside from that, it has worked wonders. Of course, you have to 'want' to quit first! Good luck to all, hope it works for you as well as it has for me."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 30, 2008

Nicotine for Smoking Cessation "They worked for me, and I had smoked for almost 40 years. I occasionally got the hiccups, but they were better than cancer."

8 / 10
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  • Bob...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 24, 2020

Nicotine for Smoking Cessation "4 mg cherry lozenges - I have easily used 9+ a day... or more with only a few side effects... GAS! Major stomach gas. Occasionally hiccups. Some throat irritation."

9 / 10
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