 | Addiction 21827 Substance Abuse I believe I had an overdose of nicotine while using a nicotine patch. I experienced severe dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations and restless legs. How long does it take to recover from an overdose of nicotine? Does it cause any negative long-term effects? I am no longer on the patch, but do smoke. I believe I had an overdose of nicotine while using a nicotine patch. I experienced severe dizziness, nausea, heart palpitations and restless legs. How long does it take to recover from an overdose of nicotine? Does it cause any negative long-term effects? I am no longer on the patch, but do smoke. htmASKTHEDOCnicotineoverdosesymptomspatch You have the classic symptoms for nicotine overdose. Typical symptoms include nausea and vomiting, drooling, sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache and palpitations. 1466954 InteliHealth 2012-12-28 t Howard LeWine, M.D. 2015-12-28
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