Thank you for the responses, I'm using a generic prescribed by my doctor. I'm almost done (only 2 weeks of 7mg to go, then I'm off the patch alltogether). I'm still quit, and I think your right about the allergy to something (yesterdays broke out in a ring of small blisters at the edge of the medication area). I've had a few days on and off of forgetting my patch without incident or really any changes. I think I may just call it good. I've done a really good job at quashing my oral fixation so I don't want to start another oral habit, and Chantix isn't my bag. I'll still be here, posting, checking in per usual but I think it's come time to say adios to nicotine. I will go ahead and fill the last script (just in case, so there is no waiting). I will try to get into my Doc, but unless its an emergency, they drag butt about it (2 weeks is about standard), by then hopefully theses will be healed . The first one that came up is still a solid red circle from over a week ago, no longer swollen, but still tender.