On occasion, fatigue is a symptom of other underlying conditions that require medical treatment. Lifestyle factors Taking an honest inventory of things that might be responsible for your fatigue is often the first step toward relief. 1  Fatigue may be related to: 2  Use of alcohol or drugs. 3  Excess physical activity. 4  Jet lag. 5  Lack of physical activity. 6  Lack of sleep. 7  Medications, such as antihistamines, cough medicines. 8  Unhealthy eating habits.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Nicotine gum is used to control nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with smoking cessation. SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects include: 1  increase heart rate, 2  increased blood pressure, 3  oral irritation, 4  dental pain, 5  hiccups, 6  heartburn, 7  nausea, and.
Nicotine replacement therapy works best when used in conjunction with a support program, such as counseling, group therapy, or behavioral therapy. Nicotine chewing gum, if chewed correctly, increases quit rates up to 2-fold. At 1 year, the abstinence rate with the patch is 20%. At 4 years, the abstinence rate is 12.4%, as opposed to 4.5% with placebo. Nicotine patches are sold under various trade names (see below).