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Ears are main post Covid complaint
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Although some say no, I cut the 7 mg patch in half. I know another person who did the same and it worked for her ; ended her tinnitus! She used the patch for about 8 weeks. I'm at a loss as to what to recommend to you since I never felt worse from wearing the patch. My dilemma is that my issues return a little when I remove the patch, so I've pretty much worn one during the day consistently. I do see where MANY others feel much worse before they feel better. It is such a strange thing - sort of like a crapshoot. I definitely see your point of dreading the adverse reactions from the patch. From what I've read from others, I would say try your best to stick it out on a low dose and see if you have any positive results. I definitely would not increase. I use the SEFUDUN brand that I ordered on Amazon. It was less expensive, and I understand that brand is less potent. Wish I had the answers for you and hope you feel better soon.
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Hi Koliver and all,
Just a quick update. I started on low dose Habitrol nicotine patch. I don’t cut it, but just remove half of the backing, so only one half touches my skin. I also moved the patch lower on my body to a bit of remaining fat on my stomach. I’ve lost so much weight I don’t have much fat, but I read that fat can slow absorption and make it a little more tolerable.
Anyway....this is my third day. I can’t say I’ve had huge improvement, but I am tolerating it pretty well, and I think I’ve had a slight improvement in mood.
So, I will continue. I’m hoping for some relief of pressure in my ears, and head....
Fingers crossed I can still stick with this, and get some relief.
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Thanks. I’m on my own today so I did remove the patch. I don’t want to get really sick by myself.
I think I will try another brand. It does say right on the NicoDerm box not to cut, but I figured it’s sort of a crapshoot anyway, and I would try.
I see online that Habitrol, and Nicotinell are Matrix patches that can be cut. I think NicoDerm is the most available patch at local pharmacies. I’ll look for Sefudun too. I am pretty sensitive to all drugs and have never been a smoker. I’m so eager to give this a good try and will endure some bad days if necessary, but I think vomiting indicates poisoning.
I sure wish it had gone smoothly, but nothing about this terrible disease is easy. We all know that.
I’ll let you know when I start on a different brand. Thanks for staying in touch.
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