Clear Nicoderm CQ Side Effects

Clear Nicoderm CQ can help you quit smoking by supplementing your system with nicotine, slowly weaning you off the addiction. It comes in patches, oral lozenges, gum, nasal spray and inhaler. It's important to take Clear Nicoderm CQ as your doctor prescribes, so you don't use too much or use it longer than necessary. It is also important to keep in mind the potential side effects of using Clear Nicoderm CQ. Some are minor; others are more serious.

Minor Side Effects

• The less serious side effects of Clear Nicoderm CQ include stomach upset or nausea, dizziness, sore mouth or throat, hiccups or belching, watering eyes and dry or watery mouth.

Other Side Effects

• You may also experience constipation, coughing or sneezing, headache, or stuffy or runny nose when using a nasal spray. In its inhaler form, Clear Nicoderm CQ can cause mouth sores or white patches inside your mouth or on your lips, or changes in taste. In its patch form, it can cause redness and burning at the patch application site.

Allergic Reactions

• When using Clear Nicoderm CQ, seek emergency medical help if you have an allergic reaction to the patch, such as hives, breathing problems or swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

Overdose

• If you've used too much Clear Nicoderm CQ or someone has accidentally taken it, seek medical care. Symptoms of an overdose include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, headache, cold sweat, confusion, dizziness, hearing or vision problems, chest pain, uneven heartbeats, seizures or death.

Serious Side Effects

• If you experience seizures, uneven heartbeats or chest pain, stop using Clear Nicoderm CQ. Call your doctor right away.

Medication Reactions

• There are several medications that can react with Clear Nicoderm CQ. Let your doctor know if you're using propranolol, imipramine, labetalol, oxazepam or prazosin. Pentazocine, theophylline and insulin can also react badly with nicotine.