Pros and Cons of Nicotine Nasal Spray

All nicotine replacement therapy options have pros and cons

Pros of nicotine nasal spray

Easy to use
Flexible dosing
Can be used in response to stress or cravings, and can help with cravings more quickly than other types of nicotine medications
Can be used with a nicotine patch for more support
Fastest delivery of nicotine of all FDA-approved products

Cons of nicotine nasal spray

Requires a prescription
Nose and throat irritation is common, but usually goes away after one week.
In order to get adequate levels of nicotine, you must remember to use the nicotine nasal spray frequently during the day (once or twice per hour, up to five times per hour).
May cause nose bleeds