How effective is Nicorette for Nicotine Dependence? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

Overall ratings: 3.6/5
Long term ratings: 4/5

This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex) is for Nicotine dependence and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 5 Nicorette users and is updated continuously.

What is Nicorette?

Nicorette has active ingredients of nicotine polacrilex. It is often used in quit smoking. eHealthMe is studying from 18,484 Nicorette users. Check the latest studies of Nicorette.

What is Nicotine dependence?

Nicotine dependence is found to be associated with 233 drugs and 322 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nicotine dependence.


On Jun, 25, 2026

5 people are studied for taking Nicorette in Nicotine dependence

Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Does Nicorette work for your Nicotine dependence (overall)?

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Does Nicorette work for your Nicotine dependence (long term)?

Nicorette effectiveness for Nicotine dependence (number of people):

Overall:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 1
  • moderate: 1
  • high: 2
  • very high: 1
Long Term:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 0
  • moderate: 1
  • high: 2
  • very high: 1

Gender of people who take Nicorette for Nicotine dependence *:

  • female: 40 %
  • male: 60 %

Age of people who take Nicorette for Nicotine dependence *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 20 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 20 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 40 %
  • 60+: 20 %

Who find Nicorette more effective for Nicotine Dependence?

Gender of people who take Nicorette for Nicotine dependence *:

  • female: 66.67 %
  • male: 33.33 %

Age of people who take Nicorette for Nicotine dependence *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 33.33 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 66.67 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Nicorette?

- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Nicorette safety and effectiveness.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on nicotine polacrilex (the active ingredients of Nicorette) and Nicorette (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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