What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using
nicotine nasal spray (Nicotrol
® NS) if you have:
- Heart problems, including heart disease, chest pain (angina), or an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Had a recent heart attack
- High blood pressure
- Nasal problems, such as allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis, or nasal polyps (growths)
- An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- A tumor of the adrenal gland
- Diabetes
- An ulcer in the stomach or upper intestines (peptic ulcer)
- Blood vessel problems, such as Buerger's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
- Liver disease, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver failure
- Lung disease, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or wheezing problems
- Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
- Breastfeeding.
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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