– NiQuitin Clear Nicotine Patches Step 1 21mg, Pack of 14 (2 Weeks)

I've smoked for 30yrs and have tried lots of ways to stop without success. For this latest attempt I figured I'd try patches because they're the one thing I've never used. I opted for this pack because it's the biggest I could find and because the nicotine content is 21mg which is essentially the same amount as is absorbed by the body from a full pack of 20 cigarettes . I read the reviews on here before making the purchase and noted the comments about them being not very sticky. I then bought a pack of sticky bandages, because I had a cunning plan... My patches arrived and, after smoking my last cigarette, I stuck a patch on. I shaved a small area at the top of my arm and stuck my first patch on... it fell off 20 minutes later. I stuck the same patch back on but this time I wrapped the sticky bandage around it to keep it in place, I then got down to the serious business of regretting buying patches as I missed cigarettes instantly! The following day I moved my patch to the top of my forearm as I hadn't got on very well with the patch on the top of my arm. Sadly this wasn't ideal either as I used my dominant arm which, obviously, is used more than the weaker one and so, on the third day, the patch was shifted to my left arm, only this time I opted for an area just above the wrist, and that's what has worked since. I now routinely apply the patch and then instantly wrap the stretchy bandage over it to keep it in place. I've had no issues since. The patch stays in situ and the bandage ensures it doesn't fall off when the muscles in my arm move. I've not found it too difficult so far and am hopeful that the 17th time is the charm... there are cravings, obviously, but I've found that I miss the process of smoking more than the actual act. My body is getting the nicotine it wants but I miss the routine of going outside and doing the things I usually do (did) - that part is an easy fix and so now, when the mood strikes me, I take myself outside and stare aimlessly at my phone for around 7 minutes or so, and that tricks my brain into thinking that there's nothing wrong. I'm writing this on day six, so it's very early days yet, but I'm confident of success and have no intention of going back. The program is designed to ween us off of Nicotine over 10 weeks, it sounds like a long time but it's really not. I'd love to say that I'll save the money I would have spent so I can buy myself something awesome after ten weeks, but I'm married, with two children, and I'll be lucky if I get a Chinese takeaway out of this deal, but I might not die as quickly, possibly, so that's nice. ***UPDATE*** I can't remember when I wrote the original review but my wife tells me it's now 11wks since I last smoked... Blimey. Basically I used the first box as directed. I bought the second box but as I was forgetting to change the patch by up to 24hrs I decided to see if I needed them, and I didn't! No cravings, no nothing, just hundreds of pounds per month better off! The patches are mega!

Excellent when used correctly! Step 1: Wash and shave the area you're applying to! Get all that dead skin off! Step 2: Apply the patch, give it a slap! Step 3: Buy some Athletics tape (Kinesiology tape), cut a strip, round off the edges, bang it over the top. It's expensive (£9), but lasts months, and you won't be wasting patches. Didn't stick? Wash yourself better ya dirty pog! Replace the tape, and try again. Warning: May cause lucid dreams, if you start having wicked dreams and don't like them, take the patch off on a night, though having a patch on over night helped with my morning cravings. May cause skin irritation, obviously, you're absorbing nicotine through your skin, with tape on your arm 24/7, suck it up, and move it around daily. Don't forget, this is a stop smoking AID, it's not a magical fix, if you're not ready to quit, it's not going to stop you smoking, that being said, this is a fantastic way to help cut down, hardest part is the habit of smoking, using it as a reward for tasks, my advice, have a move around of furniture, fresh start ;) Goodluck, and enjoy being able to breath!

This is my second time using these, first was years ago and stayed off the cigs 5 years.. Stupidly got drunk and had a ciggy thinking I'd be fine, big mistake, fast forward to now and I'm here again because I know they work, I've wasted money on vaping and tried cold turkey but knew I would succeed again on these so here I am. These kill my cravings to the point I dont really even think about smoking anymore, I'm not vaping either.. only down side is they don't stick down well, had a shower and off it came so I stick mine down with surgical tape and then its fine. I really cant rate these enough, I was a 20 a day girl and I really dont want to go back to that vice, I would highly recommend these to anyone wanting to quit but always remember, you will only quit if you really want to :-)

So I had difficulty getting these to stay on, the edges want to peel up. Reasonably easy to use. Although not recommended I found the best place for them was the inside of my forearm, as the skin there isn't rubbing on clothes or anything. A bit of tape helps keeping it on. Can just put the tape all the way around the arm, then it definitely won't come off. Just don't do it tight or it'll be uncomfortable. I only used these for three days, as by the third day the amount of nicotine was seriously affecting my balance. It is a lot of nicotine. You may want to go with a lighter patch if you're not a heavy smoker or vaping high nicotine liquid. Sleep quality was impacted by the vivid dreams, but I liked that. Very interesting dreams. In terms of value for money they are competitive with other patches I suppose. Only giving it a four star due to the issues with the patches coming loose. Others suggest surgical tape etc that would probably be a good idea. I just used regular tape because I had some. Havent had any nicotine in over 70 days since using these. That is mostly willpower though. They were helpful in getting nicotine whilst having time away from smoking and vaping. Good luck on your quitting journey. Also, if you feel flat for weeks after, that's normal when stopping nicotine, keep going it does get better.

I had these before but then tried some cheaper others. I can honestly say it was a mistake. These are the only 1s that work for me. I put 1 on at night time and have no craving in the morning and they stay stuck..I will stay with these ones now.

I used to smoke for a few years because of the stress of my work, and switched to vaping thought it could help me to stop, but not at all. Basically, the pandemic got my vaping from light to heavy, i go through 8 bottles of liquid a week and that's scary. This is my first day using this, it's working so far, I have gone through a whole day without vaping at all. Still have the light cravings to reach out to my vape, but I put it away and put a tin of smint there, I guess it's just a psychological habit to reach out for my vape now. I hope this works in the long run and gets me to give up vaping for good. adhesion is okay, but i do office works, so I don't walk around a lot or lift stuff, and I noticed some water got in the patch after shower, it is still holding tho. *day two update: yup today is the day of struggle, one fell off straightaway. surgical tape is your friend!

Just started them and helping me to physiologically get my mind in gear. I know that they will definitely help me cut down.

Its works, at first I put it on and within the first 10 mins the patch came off. All the adhesives gone. ( one reason I went with so as there see-through ) but now to use them I have to stick a big plaster over just to keep it on. Which am not happy about at all. As that was the point of theses. No one would notice. But unfortunately now everybody notices. They do work tho very well that part of it is great. It’s just being able to keep it on.