That study is from 1985; subsequent studies have found no such utility for nicotine. Nicotine harms sleep quality. People wearing patches to bed typically expe

That study is from 1985; subsequent studies have found no such utility for nicotine. Nicotine harms sleep quality. People wearing patches to bed typically experience bizarre nightmares. Then factor in the cardiac risks. Moreover, the pharmacology of atomoxetine and nicotine are very different. Clinical effects of locally delivered nicotine in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12756424/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12756424/ Effects of nicotine on sleep during consumption, withdrawal and replacement therapy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19345124/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19345124/ Polysomnographic sleep disturbances in nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, cocaine, opioid, and cannabis use: A focused review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26346395/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26346395/ Impact of Nicotine and Other Stimulants on Sleep in Young Adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30461442/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30461442/