darkeyes,

On the many occasions I have tried to quit smoking I have noticed a temporary increase in my blood pressure, which is always quite normal (about the only normal thing about me). I think it's a pretty common thing. Like Cam says, keep an eye on it if it lasts long term. It may just be some anxiety over quitting. I tried the patch last time and was told that I looked like a "hamster on amphetamines". I felt like one too....

I hope your doing OK?

bp