User Reviews for Chantix

First and foremost, chantix works! I have been a more than 1 pack a day smoker for 32 years. I started chantix late december 2006. Buy newyears 2007 I was smoking 6 cigs a day. The side affects I experienced was hunger all the time, extreme dry mouth at night, and more dreaming than normal. Feb 1st I was at 4 cigs per day, feb 7th, 2 per day. I quit on the 14th. I continued chantix through the month of march, smoke free. My upper lip has cracked open, and wont heal. Off chantix 4/1/07

I am only beginning my second week on Chantix. I am experiencing the nausea, insomnia, etc., but the worst side effect seems to be irritability and even depression. I'm in a really bad mood most of the time. I have cut down on smoking and I can only assume that the irritability is from the lack of satisfaction from the nicotine that I am still getting. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Working for me. Do experience the nausea, gas, wild dreams (but hilarious and extremely vivid), lower right back pain is bad and a concern. Will continue second 3 month course of treatment. Do still smoke 1-3 per day occasionally, sometimes none. Stubborness I guess. They were my best friend or so I thought for 30 years. Am 45 and logically realize they will kill you or you will be dragging around an oxygen tank when retired instead of walking the beach. I will conquer this task by June 30th !

In the past, I had been a smoker for 15 years, then quit for 24 years. I began smoking again about 5 years ago and was at two packs a day when I started a smoking cessation class and began taking Chantix on 3/24/07. I am now into my 7th week on Chantix and haven't smoked in almost 2 weeks. I had some mild nausea for several weeks, have experienced some active dreaming, and extended periods of being unable to focus on a task at hand, which has been somewhat disconcerting.

Has anyone had extreme lower back pain while taking this drug? I am on my 5th day and starting having back pain on the 4th day. I remembered the first time I tried Chantix I also had some extreme lower back pain. Wondering if this is just happenstance or if there is a connection?

Everybody reacts to drugs differently, and Chantix is a great tool for quitting for some, but my experience has been a NIGHTMARE!!! After ramping up to the full dosage I experienced anxiety, insomnia, and bouts of depression. I would pace for hours- couldn't help it- living hell!I quit taking Chantix a few days later because of these symptoms & the depression became more severe & more continuous. Haven't been on the drug for a week now & I'm still emotional and have occasional panic attacks.

I began using Chantix last September, not really believing all the claims. I smoked for over 40 years and actually still enjoyed smoking. I actually couldn't believe the results. I have been completely smokefree since October 1, 2008! The stomach discomfort was minor and I actually experienced very nice dreams while using this product. This is a truly awesome smoking cessation product!

I am 27 years old and have been smoking for 11 years. I've always been a chain smoker and smoke between 1.5 and 2 packs a day. My doctor gave me a prescription for Chantix and since I have two very young kids, I thought I would give it a chance, but didn't really expect to quit. I have been 10 days smoke-free, and I must say it has almost been easy. It was strange at first, but it's really no big deal, which has been suprising. I have no feeling of "crawling out of my skin." It's been a miracle drug.

I took chantix for 2 months, was very sick and very sleepy on it, but it worked. I have been smoke free for 13 weeks now, although I do still have strong cravings a few times a day. My biggest concern is that since going off of the chantix, I became very depressed, and started getting suicidal thoughts alot. Now I am on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds, which I had never needed before. My doctor thinks maybe I was borderline depressesd and that the chantix pushed it over the edge.

A dear friend of mine died this month. His blood sugar was 2 when they found him. He was diabetic. His new doctor put him on Chantix. If you are diabetic or know someone on Chantix who is a diabetic, please make sure they know that there may be issues with diabetics and Chantix.

I was a smoker for 37 years. I started Chantix 03/14/07. The first box was for only 1 month dosage. I quit smoking after the first week. I did not get a refill and have not smoked since. Durring the time of the medication I had weird dreams and had to get up durring the middle of the night to urinate. I would not take this medicine any longer than necessary. Like revivalman on May 07 2007 I had periods of being unable to focus on a task at hand.

I am a 20-year, one pack a day smoker. I am on my 3rd day of 0.5 mg. of Chantix. I'm concerned about bumping up to the 1.0 mg dose I'm supposed to take tomorrow because I'm already feeling tired, way angry, depressed, disconnected accompanied by strange thoughts. I am normally a very happy person. I'm 103 lbs. I think this drug should be dosed out according to weight.I can't believe I need the same dose that a 300 lb. man would need. I think this is too much 4 me, I'm nervous about s.effects

The FDA is investigating a link between Chantix and suicidal tendencies. Talk with your doctor if you feel depressed!

I am starting week 4 on Chantix. I smoked for over 40 years and had planned to smoke a carton the first week on Chantix as my last hurrah. I was actually very disappointed to loose my craving after the first few days. I have been smoke free for 15 days. Side effects are minimal. Have gained some weight and still get cravings but they are short lived and can be put aside. I do miss the simple pleasure of smoking.

I started taking Chantix on 3/12/08. I quit completely on day 4 and was amazed at the few cravings I had. It was more habits than cravings. The nausea was bad for me for at least 2 weeks. I am a no longer smoking and don't want to anymore and don't plan to EVER again. I stopped taking chantix 4/20/08, and am doing just fine on my own. I was a 38 year old heavy smoker.

I smoked about 25 cigarettes a day for 12 years. On Days 1-5 of taking Chantix, I smoked 30 cigarettes. Day 6, I quit. Days 8-9 were tough, because I did get some withdrawl symptoms and felt lethargic, however I called the Chantix hotline and did not smoke. By the end of the week, I felt much better! Chantix does work, but the smoker has to WANT TO QUIT! The worst side effect I've had is extremely graphic nightmares! However, I would prefer that over having stinky clothes and lung cancer

I started Chantix in June and initially had sleep problems. By the end of the first month, I was sleeping 5-6 hours a night, which was not my normal eight hours. My dreams were pleasant. I was emotionally flat. I had no emotional reaction to events that would normally elicit a response. Additionally, I felt and still feel, depressed to the point of questioning my sanity. I completed the 12-week course of treatment and am still depressed and emotionally flat.

I contiued smoking while taking the starter week pack. By the 4th day, it was like sucking on a straw. I got no more pleasure from smoking, but I still wanted to smoke. The only side effect was very vivid dreams. I quit smoking when I started the 2nd week of Chantix. I did crave cigarettes for the first 3 days. Day 3 was very, very tough. I was a miserable person to be around. Day 4 brought NO cravings. Side effects were vivid dreams of people I knew 20 years ago (pre-cigarettes??), foggy headed-ness, and the normal healing discomfort. I finished the second week as perscribed even though I didn't feel the need for the drug. The 3rd week, I took half a pill, morning and night. The 4th week, half a pill in the morning. Smoke-free!

I have been taking Chantix for 2 weeks. It does curb the need for nicotine. However, I am experiencing a side effect I have not read about, heart palpatations.

I smoked over a pack a day for 30 years , I took chantix as directed and had a few side affects, upset stomach( only if I didn,t eat) and dreams. I have been smoke free for 6 months. I recommend chantix to anyone who really wants to quit.

Many people are talking about depression, psychotic rage, blackouts, and severe nightmares while taking this drug.

Chantix was a quit smoking miracle drug. However, I did go from six pack abs to a beer gut within two weeks. It did help me quit smoking but it either decreased my metabolism so much that I gained weight, or it acted like a sugar pill to make me gain wait. I started running (which I never did before) close to five miles a day. I had never run while I smoked. Yet, I gained the weight. I do agree with Chantix as it helped me quit smoking and feel better, but I did put on some pounds... I went from model to six pack within two weeks.

My wife and I started Chantix two weeks ago. I have not smoked in a week. I still have urges, but, I think it is more breaking my smoking routine than anything else. My wife is another story. She is experiencing severe nausea, and is very lethargic. She is cutting back to one pill a day to see if this helps. She does not want to quit the program, as the urge to smoke is almost non-existant. She has tried the old standards, pepto, etc.

Hi There I have been a non smoker now for one year and I feel great. and its all down to Chantix. with every medicine you are going to get some side effects its only for 12 weeks of your life you owe yourself that dont you ? I felt sick and had bad sleep but come on its worth it if you really really wont to stop smoking Good Luck to you all Oh by the way I used to smoke 25 a day 30 at the weekend so if I can do it so can you !!!

Chantix does work for me to remove the craving but I do believe it has caused me to have a manic episode. I'm almost fifty and what a mess I have made out of things since being on it. Yikes, I am not Bi-Polar but apparently this med needs to be evaluated to see if it is causing mania.