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

Summary:

Tinnitus is reported as a side effect among people who take Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Sertraline, and have Sinusitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tinnitus 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 Tinnitus?

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) is found to be associated with 1,669 drugs and 3,057 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tinnitus.

On Jul, 15, 2026

18,337 people reported to have side effects when taking Nicorette.
Among them, 36 people (0.2%) have Tinnitus.

Among these 36 people:

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

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

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Nicorette? *

Sertraline: 8 people, 22.22%
Azithromycin: 6 people, 16.67%
Zoloft: 4 people, 11.11%
Clarithromycin: 4 people, 11.11%
Prednisone: 3 people, 8.33%
Aspirin: 2 people, 5.56%
Combigan: 2 people, 5.56%
Lantus: 2 people, 5.56%
Nicotine: 2 people, 5.56%
Propranolol Hydrochloride: 2 people, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Tinnitus? *

Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 44.44%
Dizziness: 14 people, 38.89%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 14 people, 38.89%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 36.11%
Depression: 13 people, 36.11%
Abdominal Discomfort: 12 people, 33.33%
Irritability: 12 people, 33.33%
Musculoskeletal Discomfort (discomfort in the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 12 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 33.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 11 people, 30.56%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 9 people, 25.00%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 7 people, 19.44%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 5.56%
Basedow's Disease (autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones): 2 people, 5.56%
Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid): 2 people, 5.56%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 5.56%
Endocrine Ophthalmopathy (increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism): 2 people, 5.56%
Eye Inflammation: 2 people, 5.56%
Eye Pain: 2 people, 5.56%

* 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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