WASHINGTON (AP) - Need an MRI scan? Tell the doctor if you use a nicotine patch or any other medication patch—or you'll risk a burn during the MRI.
Patches that ooze medication slowly through the skin are becoming more popular, from over-the-counter nicotine patches to prescription patches that deliver estrogen, pain medication, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's drugs, even an anti-nausea drug for chemotherapy recipients.
Warning: Don't wear medication patches during MRI