Table 1.
Endorsement Percentages of 8 Common Nicotine Patch-Related Side Effects
| Baseline | Treatment | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Effect | 15 mg | 30 mg | 45 mg | 30 mg | 15 mg | |
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| Dizziness | 5 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| Lightheadedness | 0 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Nausea | 10 | 15 | 25 | 35 | 15 | 15 |
| Sleep disturbance | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Muscle Pain | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swellinga | 0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Rednessa | 0 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Itchinga | 5 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
Note. N = 20. Percentages indicate those endorsing any level of the side effect, mild, moderate or severe.
a
Indicates swelling, redness, or itching at the patch site.