Key result
Nicotine pouches and patches are associated with increased risks of side effects, accidental use, and dependence.
May warrant caution in counseling on nicotine pouches and patches; leaves open rigorous prospective safety studies.
This JAMA Patient Page describes nicotine patch use, the possible harms and side effects, accidental use, and dependence.
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Kristin Walter (2026) studied this question. Nicotine pouch and patch use is associated with possible harms, side effects, accidental use, and dependence.
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