Active alcohol or illicit drug abuse or dependence in the past 3 months

A history of seizures, head trauma or space occupying lesions.

A history of alcohol or illicit drug abuse in the past 6 months.

Intolerance of the nicotine patch or its excipients

Evidence for psychiatric instability as judged by acute psychotic exacerbations, suicidal or homicidal ideation.

Females who are pregnant.

rTMS Effects on Smoking Cessation and Cognition in Schizophrenia