Nicorette and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nicoderm Cq, and have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Nicorette. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,337 people who have side effects when taking Nicorette from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,610 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jul, 09, 2026

18,337 people reported to have side effects when taking Nicorette.
Among them, 72 people (0.39%) have Constipation.

Among these 72 people:

How long have people been on Nicorette when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Nicorette? *

female: 56.52 %
male: 43.48 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Nicorette? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nicorette? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 11 people, 15.28%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 13.89%
Depression: 10 people, 13.89%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 13.89%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 9 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 11.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 11.11%
Abdominal Distension: 8 people, 11.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 9.72%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 6.94%
Depression: 4 people, 5.56%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 5.56%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 5.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 5.56%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 3 people, 4.17%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 3 people, 4.17%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 4.17%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 4.17%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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.

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.

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).

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