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Reviews for varenicline systemic to treat Smoking Cessation
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Chantix (varenicline): I am 37 yrs old and I was diagnosed with MS 7 years ago. Studies show that smoking can worsen lesions on the brain with MS. I have smoked for 20 years, 1 pack a day. I started Chantix on Oct 27, 2009 (starter pack) & My quit day was Nov 3, 2008. I usually have my 1st smoke within 10 minutes after waking up. That morning, I didn't smoke. And I haven't since. This drug makes me not want to smoke. I do still crave the habit of lighting up. It drives me insane. So I have lit a cigarette twice now, didn't inhale, put it out right away, almost puked from the smell and taste but had to get it out of my system. The worst side effect for me is nausea. 20 minutes after I take the pill, it hits me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHANTIX!
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Chantix (varenicline): I think people look for a reason to complain! If you are feeling depressed or suicidal, quit taking the drug! It has worked great for me. I have smoked for 10 years...the smell and the thought of cigarettes make me sick now. I am on day 11...so doing good!
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Chantix (varenicline): This is my first day on Chantix, I have been smoking for 3 years. As recommended I bought a fresh pack yesterday because of the whole you should smoke for the 1st week. I took the first 0.5mg pill last night with supper and had a mild night of dreaming/sweating. When I woke up this morning I felt no rush to have that first smoke, a feeling I have never experienced in the past few years. While I just started I still feel none of the mental side effects, as well as no physical ones either. Remember take the pill with a pretty good chunk of food like a 6" subway or so, and glass of water.
I will keep up to date withe the long term results, Just wanted this because I noticed a lack of starter comments. Good luck everyone.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am a 25 year old female, smoked for about 7 years up to about a pack a day. I'm nearing the end of my third week on Chantix and smoking about one a day. Only the physical addiction still tempts me, the actual act of lighting, holding, and inhaling a cigarette. The chemical dependency/cravings are completely gone. If I don't see cigarettes I don't think about them, and haven't bought a pack in over 2 weeks. When I do give in and smoke, the experience is hardly pleasant and I rarely make it through a whole cigarette. I highly recommend this drug if you are serious about quitting and don't intend my list of side effects to deter anyone from trying. restless sleep/vivid dreams, cases of 'the blues', extreme nausea. All very much worth it.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my six week pack of Chantix. I felt great the first month. It really did help me quit smoking. I still have thoughts of smoking usually at the end of stressful workday. I have noticed that the last 2 weeks my mood has changed. I can feel myself slipping into a state of depression. I am trying so hard not to focus on this but it is really hard. I don't have a strong support system and I don't have many friends close friends that I can talk to so this scares me. I don't want to smoke any more but I think that after I finish this package of Chantix I am not going to get the third month.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been taking Chantix for 4 days now and it works great for quitting smoking, but the side effects are harsh. I get so sick on it and also I get so angry for no reason. I am yelling at everyone. I have also been having problems with the depression. If you have any of these problems then you should see your doctor.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for 8 years Djarums.. the FDA has banned the sale in the US. I never tried to quit before..I smoked the first 7 days with Chantix and have now been smoke free for 11 days ( 2 ml per day), but I am NUTS! Today was very bad, I cried ALL DAY at work and everywhere. I'm crying now. I wanted to drink - have been sober for 12 YEARS.. but I'm not giving up yet.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my 9th day of Chantix which is up to the 1 mg pills twice a day now. The first week taking Chantix I smoked 3 cigarettes to "finish off the pack", and hated every single puff. I actually ended up putting the cigarettes out after 2-3 puffs. The smell was disgusting, and the taste was awful. I still have cravings to smoke, but know that it won't do me any good to buy another pack. Waste of money because I won't smoke them. However,the side effects are EXTREMELY intense for me. I have had EXTREME ANGER outbursts, and very severe depression. My stomach hurts after taking the pill, and I just want to roll up in a ball. I think I could quit taking the pill now and be smoke free to lessen the psychotic episodes, but I'm really not sure.
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Chantix (varenicline): The drug REALLY reduces the urge to smoke but it made me suicidal and I wanted to hurt everyone I came across. I had no control over my emotions and I was always severely aggravated. I finally ended up in the psych ward and it almost ruined my marriage. I also had black stools, constipation and wicked dreams. On the plus side, I lost 45 pounds. I got down to 1 cigarette every 3 days but had to go off the drug as I had a severe adverse reaction. Alas, I'm still smoking but I'm so desperate to stop I would consider using it again under strict doctor supervision. My husband was successful, only mild side effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am a military member. I smoked when I woke, ate, and slept, and every moment in between. I married a woman who smoked, and our life was scheduled around smoking. We recently decided to attempt pregnancy. Our first step was to quit smoking. The base where I am stationed offered a smoking cessation program with Chantix. They provided every side effect up front and released the medication the first day. We smoked for the first week, the first pack of Chantix. By day four, cigarettes were tasting stale and cravings were minimal. We were able to quit on day seven. Irritablility, increased dreaming, and nausea are our primary side effects. All are worth quitting smoking.
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix the last week of September and I have been smoke free for three weeks! My doctor only gave me the prescription for a months worth..so now I am off of it. Today is the second day without taking Chantix, and my mood has been changing, I am yelling at everything, and I am so tired. I even realized at the last minute that I was allergic to the stuff. I am glad that I am smoke free, but I will be glad when the medicine is out of my system.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been taking Chantix for 3 weeks, not smoking, not drinking! The bad news, sleeping a LOT, not motivated to do much. The worst is I just got a rash, red bumps on most of my body. I will consult my doctor. I hope I can get over the rash, because it really helps with quitting.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for 10 years and did not EVER think I could quit. Chantix worked! Take it with food because it made my stomach a little upset but it was worth it. No suicidal thoughts...but I did have awesome dreams which I miss.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am currently on my last week of the fist month starter pack. During the first week I had dropped from a pack a day to two or three cigarettes a day. I have currently been smoke free for over a week and a half. I have no desire and the smell is terrible. The strange dreams cause me to lose a lot of sleep and the nausea has been very bad, causing me to cut my pills down to half a 1mg twice a day. My boyfriend is also taking the pills and after day three became very irritable for a while and has now leveled back out. Other than that he is doing well and has had no other side effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my second try with Chantix. The first time I was doing great, although I had some nausea but when I switched to the 1mg I felt like I was taking a placebo and I started smoking more than I had before. This time my doctor is only giving me the 0.5mg. The nausea seems worse this time and I can't sleep. My eye starts to twitch out of no where. I am clenching my jaw all day and I feel "fuzzy". This has got to get better.
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Chantix (varenicline): My sister, a doctor, gave me three months of Chantix. I love smoking, but my husband and family hated it. Cigarettes were my best friend- the first thing I thought about in the morning and the last thing I did before going to sleep. 15 years of a pack a day, and I knew Chantix wouldn't help. I took it to shut my sister and husband up. By day 14 of Chantix, I was down to 10 cigarettes a day. And then, late in the night before bed, I ran out of my cigarettes. I decided I was too tired to go buy some and I decided to try to quit smoking. The first few days after quitting I used Nicotine gum and then after 4 days of that, I stopped using even the nicotine gum! Two months later, I weened myself off of Chantix! 16 months smoke-free!
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Chantix (varenicline): 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!
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix, I was okay. Then; I had the most horrific nightmare about my two twin grandchildren! I also had outrages that still to this day almost ended my marriage! I was not myself. I had to quit taking it.
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Chantix (varenicline): Like others I had no intentions of really quitting until I started taking Chantix. I wasn't going to even set a quit date. By day 9, I smoked one that afternoon (mostly because I truly missed it) and it tasted great but made me nauseated. So day 10 I was done! I am still smoke free on day 19... they still smell good and I think about it from time to time but its not bad enough to make me go buy a pack or bum one. I DID have to half the 1mg because of nausea. The only "side effect" I would say was bad enough to make me quit taking this is the mood swings. Other than that, its AWESOME!!!
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Chantix (varenicline): It did help me quit smoking and I've been smoke free since June 29th.I quit 3 weeks into the program.The problem was I got a terrible rash from it. My whole left arm and both ankles look like I have the measles that were scratched open. Even my face got it. The bubbled up kind of rash that if you scratch it the bubbles pop and it's red a raw looking. Needless to say I quit taking Chantix right after the pharmacist told me it could be from that. Now I have to go to the clinic to see what to do about the rash. I am glad I was able to quit smoking because just I found out my grandson has asthma the poor kid. I really didn't want to quit but when your Grand kids don't want to come over because you smoke it gives you the incentive to.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked since I was 14 yrs old, I am now 51. I started taking Chantix in September 2008. I took it until January 2009 and I will be celebrating my one year smoke free anniversary on September 21, 2009. I tried everything to quit, I am so grateful to Chantix and my Doctor without the two and the support I received from the web page and the daily calls, it made the quiting a breeze. My family and most of all myself thank you, Chantix!
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Chantix (varenicline): I started Chantix 2 and a half weeks ago and so far so good! During the first week I went from a half a pack a day down to 3-5 cigarettes a day and easily quit by my quit day. Since then, I have been around smokers quite frequently and have not had even the temptation to smoke. My only problem is extreme nausea about 20 minutes after taking a dose which lasts for a few hours. I did find that taking it with milk really helps keep it to a minimum and in some cases didnt have nausea at all. Good luck to others on their journey!!
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix no joke 4 days ago and today I have had NO desire to smoke at all! Very happy about that. I will continue to take Chantix. No weird dreams, actually feel more energetic and alert. Clear headed and able to breathe. Smoked since I was 12 and am getting ready to celebrate my 51st Birthday in a few weeks. Only thing I DO notice - I cannot get the smell of cigarettes out of my nose. No one around me smokes. It is really annoying. ANYONE ELSE have this happen to them?
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Chantix (varenicline): I am in the third week of Chantix. Smoked during the first week, but about half of normal - it was just losing it's appeal. Quit totally the first day of the second week. Now 11 days smoke free and it has been wonderful - easy really. Even the times I thought would be really hard have not been bad - it is more like I am aware that normally I would be smoking but how funny it is that I just don't want to! Side effects - some nausea, weird dreams, low energy week 2, and I don't want alcohol -great!
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Chantix (varenicline): Chantix is A TRUE LIFE SAVER! I have smoked for 28 years. Always enjoyed smoking, and didn't even think of quitting until my Doctor told me about Chantix. She said 60% of her patients quit smoking with Chantix and that I should give it a try. With my husbands urging, I decided to try it. It started working right from the beginning. The first week you are allowed to smoke while taking the medication. I wasn't enjoying it as much. When my stop date came, I felt ready. I didn't stress, didn't become a raging maniac, and didn't cheat at all! Aside from the 2 minutes of nausea, I truly enjoyed the feeling of being able to fight the urge. The hardest thing for me, was the thought process. Once I said no to that, I was free! Chantix, I love you!
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Chantix (varenicline): This medicine was a life saver (literally). I have tried quitting in the past two or three times and each time I went back to smoking my smoking intake increased. I took this medicine for the three-month period and wha la! I am free of tobacco. I have smoked since I was 11 years old. Now it has been a year and half smoke free and I am so so grateful!
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a smoker for over 45 years. Now I'm a none smoker for a year thanks to Chantix. My doctor told me that this would work and it did. So see your doctor and work with him or her to quit. I had no side effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): Guess I'm one of those that can't take Chantix. The first week only produced mild side effects, but on the ninth day my stool turned black which I found out due to gastro-intestinal hemorrhaging. Before I was told to stop taking it by my doctor, I also had a balance disorder episode that lasted for several minutes. I was lucky that I was not driving at the time. I did find both side effects listed as possible on the Chantix brochure.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was curious to see if Chantix would really make me quit smoking. Not that I've really planed on it working. I've even bought a carton of cigarettes a few days before I took the first pill. I took the starter week pack by day 3 I was down to 5 cigarettes from 1 1/2 packs a day, by day 6 I only smoked one cigarette and I was not even trying. The 1mg pills upset my stomach so I cut them in half and that worked just fine for me. I only used 3 days worth of it and stopped taking anything or smoking all together. So far 2 weeks without smoking. And trust me no one is more surprised then me. Needless to say I gave the carton of cigarettes I just bought away.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been smoking for over 20yrs. I spoke with my doctor about using this medication because I was having difficulty breathing. I must admit I didn't think it would work, but it has! I have the occasional craving but I have gone from 2 packs a day to 1 cigarette a day! Thanks
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Chantix (varenicline): After about 50 days of taking Chantix, I am now 9 months smoke free. It is really nice not having to worry about my next smoke. I feel so much better. Thank you so much for making it possible to quit. I smoked for 26 years it is such a great feeling to be smoke free. I still find it hard to believe.
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Chantix (varenicline): I, like many others, did not do my research on Chantix before beginning my prescription. The first week was easy. By day 10 I had a series of major health concerns. I am diagnosed bi-polar and was not notified of the increase side effects of anyone with a mental illness. I experienced rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, fainting, black outs, nausea, dizziness, shaking, major anxiety attacks, loss of sleep, etc. I must add, I've quit smoking cold-turkey before for long lengths of time and NEVER felt these effects!
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Chantix (varenicline): I am from the province of Quebec in Canada. In Canada we call the medication Champix but it is exactly the same. I am on the end of my third week and I am non smoker for 6 days now. It is a real miracle for me. I was a very heavy smoker for 45 years. I try everything but I never succeed, but now I believe that Champix will save my life. I have almost no side effects except for weird dreams. If I stop smoking believe me anyone can. Just give it a try it will save your life.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a little apprehensive about using Chantix, but I'm glad I did. After 50 years of smoking, I am smoke free. The first week, I cut down to half a pack of cigarettes, 2nd week I lit a cigarette and put it right out...smoke free ever since. No side effects at all. At times I think of a cigarette, but that fast the thought leaves. I recommend this to all smokers who want or have to quit. Today, 8/21/09 is my 5th smoke free week! So far, just the first 4 weeks on Chantix worked, I don't feel as though I need to renew. Time will tell. Thanks!
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Chantix (varenicline): Today is day 3 on Chantix. I have smoked 1-2 packs per day for 18 years. I have only had 2 cigarettes today and my desire for them has already greatly diminished. When I think I need one, I just keep thinking of all that I am without it and it helps me through. My quit date is 8/21 and I really feel that I will have no problem being smoke-free by then. I am experiencing a few side effects, constipation which I've cured by taking an herbal detox supplement, gas and bloating, some fuzzy feelings, and vivid dreams, which do not seem to bother me. Today I'm taking over my "smoking porch", repainting it to make it smoke-free, so I do not associate my favorite place in my house with cigarettes. I am so ready to quit!
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Chantix (varenicline): I wasn't 100% ready to quit, but Chantix took over where my will power could not. I only took the full dose for a week before cutting the pills in half. I had the nausea (about 30 minutes even with full meal and 8oz. of water), the gas/ bloating, the vivid dreams for the first 2 weeks. Week 3 has interesting: I'm not able to go back to sleep after 1am, I can't control my emotions (intense anger, then sobbing, then laughing). I was "scary" as my husband put it. Good news is I'm starting to ween myself off as of this morning and truly believe I'm over smoking. Good luck to all who take this- but make sure you have a great support group to make sure you are emotionally okay through the process.
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Chantix (varenicline): I'm on day 10 and the 1 mg pills do upset my stomach, some days worse than others. I sleep okay but am up beat after I take the pills. I've been coming home to take a nap, which I never did before. I'm down from a pack a day to 6. I had a cigarette 13 hours after my last one today. Broke out in a sweat. Didn't enjoy the smoke. Here's hoping I can beat this sooner rather than later. Mornings are my downfall but I'm taking this one day at a time.
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Chantix (varenicline): It really worked for me, but I became sick when I started the 1mg pills. Also waking up at 1am in the morning and being up until I had to go to work was horrible. Those were the two worst side effects for me. I did have a lot more side effects, but not too bad considering I was a 14 year smoker and within three weeks just didn't want to smoke anymore. I know they tell you to be ready to quit on the eight day, but I smoked until I slowly didn't want that first one in the morning, the one on the way to work, etc. That was the best thing because no one is enforcing a quit date on you.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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!
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for over 11 years before I tried Chantix this March. By week 3 I had completely stopped smoking. Smoking was no longer appealing. It was amazing.
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Chantix (varenicline): I cannot say enough about how well this drug worked for me. Aside from some vivid but very cool dreams for about a week, the only side effect I experienced was, that this drug HELPED ME STOP SMOKING.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for over 50 years. Today is my 40th day without smoking. I can breath better and generally feel better. The nausea got to me, so the Doctor said cut the pill in half and that worked. I have no trouble sleeping, but have weird dreams. First, I think you really have to want to stop and get help. Now I need to just keep going day by day.
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Champix (varenicline): I was not expecting Champix to work as efficiently but I am surprised by how effective it is. I'm on my eighth week of taking Champix, and my fourth week of total quitting. I smoked as normal for the first two weeks, stopped smoking through the day, then got down to one or two smokes a day before quitting completely. It just seemed effortless.
The side effects have been interesting. My dreams have been very vivid but not disturbing. The nausea has been easy to manage by eating something like yogurt before taking, and constipation remedies are easy to find. I would recommend it to anyone, and indeed do.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for 50 years and was up to 2 packs a day. I loved my smokes, never thought I could quit, never even tried before. I started Chantix knowing that nothing would work on me. I took the pills on a regular bases without ever setting a quitting date. About 8 months later I smoked my last cigarette and that was about 8 month ago. Chantix is the best thing that ever happened to me and I highly recommend it. Some people seem to have horrible side effects. Good luck to all of you still on the fence and congrats to all of you who smoked their last cigarette. (After just a couple of days or weeks? How lucky...., but never mind, I got there at last).
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked for 29 years and I went through the first treatment of Chantix and that was it. I stopped on July 12, 2007 and never had another cigarette. After a while, a cigarette will be one of the most horrible things you've ever smelled. Chantix is one product I will stand by no matter what anyone else says. You'll have me to argue that.
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Chantix (varenicline): I loved Chantix the first time that I used it! I told everyone how wonderful this drug was. Unfortunatley, I started smoking again and decided to use the Chantix again. Shortly after starting the Chantix, I experienced my first migraine. It was so scary because it had neurological side effects as well. My vision was blurry and my left arm went numb. I stopped the Chantix and called my family doctor. She did a neuro exam on me and everything was okay. I had an MRI which was negative. I decided to try the Chantix again after not having another migraine. Guess what.....my second migraine happened. I was shocked since I had taken the drug before with no problems but now I am convinced that it was the Chantix that caused this.
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Chantix (varenicline): I wasn't really serious about quitting. I was at the Doctors office and asked for this medicine by name. I have been a smoker for 12 to 13 years. I did quit while in Boot camp for the Navy, but started smoking again as soon as I got out. I never had a quit date and was smoking, the same as I always have. Cigarettes didn't taste good anymore. I used to get a surge through my arms, fingers, legs and toes when I would light that first smoke in the morning. That went away, I found myself holding a lit cigarette until it burned out. I believe this medicine decided when it was time for me to quit. On the 1st day of week 3 I stopped smoking, right now it has been 24 hours, since I last lit up. I have never been able to say that. These pills work, tell everyone you know.
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Chantix (varenicline): Love Chantix. Had me down from a pack a day to just 2 a day after the first 2 weeks without even trying. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking the medication because I became totally ADHD. I couldn't keep on task with anything. If you don't have the severe side effects, I would definitely recommend this medication.
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Chantix (varenicline): Smoked for 35 years, quit for a year once and was miserable. Have been taking Zyban/Wellbutrin for depression for 12 years and still smoked. Started Chantix 4/21/09 smoked a few in the first weeks but they made me gag. Still went through a little nicotine withdrawal the first week but very mild compared to the other times I've quit. Still occasionally think about smoking but just a habit, not craving. No nausea or nightmares but an amazing amount of gas, a fair bit of constipation, and a little foggy. But side effects are nothing compared to how bad cigarettes were making me feel. Actually, fewer headaches than before quitting. If I can keep this up after stopping Chantix, it will be the best thing to happen for me in a very, very long time.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been taking Chantix since April 15th. Completely stopped smoking on my grand daughter's 5th birthday on May 19th. The only thing I am worried about is when I stop taking Chantix, I hear that once it is out of your system,
the cravings return. No real bad side effects compared
to smoking.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have chewed skoal for 33 years and have tried to quit dozens of times. This is the first thing that has worked, from 2 acns a day to zero. No cravings only the old habits of chewing have come into play, easy enough to beat.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am still a little scared of this medicine. I started with the Green starter pack and smoked all the way through it, even though I didn't need to - almost as a way to test the drug and say goodbye to my best friend/worst enemy. On day 8, no more smoking. I'm on my third pack. I notice I sleep more than I did during the 18 years I have smoked 1.5-2 packs a day. I don't have a reason to get up so early before work anymore. Funny how we adjust our lives and compromise our health and ignore our symptoms to fit/keep our habit. No wild dreams so far, but I definitely have a increased emotional response - either way, anger or tears. So far so good.
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Chantix (varenicline): Chantix definitely stopped me from smoking. Within days of starting the medication, the number of cigarettes I was smoking during the first week dwindled down to zero. I liked that the medication makes the satisfaction of smoking go away and the taste/smell of cigarettes absolutely horrible. However, the only major side effect I experienced was depression. It was getting so bad I had to stop taking Chantix after the second week. Even though I stopped early, I still do not want to smoke and the depression went away. I feel great. Because of the side effects, I couldn't give the medication a higher rating than 8. Instead of thinking about taking it off the market, they should improve it so that side effects such as depression are lower.
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Chantix (varenicline): My boyfriend and I are on day 7. I have the metallic taste in my mouth, and am tired. Chantix has curbed my urge to smoke and surprisingly I don't even want a beer anymore, which of course is GREAT. I went from smoking a pack a day to having only 1 to 3 cigarettes a day. I can go outside with my co-workers while they smoke, and it doesn't bother me. My boyfriends symptoms as of today: he is very tired, has developed feelings of anxiety, gags and feels nauseated when he attempts to smoke a cigarette. He had a check up at the doctor's today and his heart beat went from 72 (last week) to 53 today. They did an ECG on him, and told him to go home and rest for a couple of days.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked for 38 years. I liked smoking. I never let my cigarettes run out. They were a friend. I could not imagine life without cigarettes. Chantix changed that. Chantix made cigarettes less important to me. I dwindled down to one cigarette a day over 6 weeks and when the pack ran out, I didn't buy another one. I had the crazy dreams, brief nausea and I also became terse, impatient, and snappy. When I started the 8th week I decided to cut down to one pill a day to wean myself off the drug. I am still smoke free. My mood has improved. I feel more like myself only I don't want to smoke. If I can Quit, You can Quit. Try it. LIVE BETTER WITHOUT CIGARETTES. GOOD LUCK!
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Chantix (varenicline): I have tried to take Chantix to quit smoking but I found myself still smoking after my quit date. Then I began skipping dosages of the prescription. Chantix does work like but like many others the "fuzzy" feeling was taking over. I was also in the middle of finals and the drug seemed to make me a little not there. I do however recommend it because what are you options? The urge to smoke definitely was not there, and my goodness the taste. I have now quit smoking for two days. Wish everyone the best and lots of success.
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Chantix (varenicline): This is truly a miracle drug. I have been smoking for 25 years and did not ever think I could quit. I did have some nausea, some days bad, but compared to craving cigarettes all day it's totally worth it. It helps to lie down for a little while after you take it. Love this, will never smoke another cigarette in my life. A month ago, I couldn't imagine life without them. DO NOT TAKE THIS OFF THE MARKET.
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Chantix (varenicline): I took Chantix for 5 weeks about a year ago. I loved it at first; it helped so much with the cravings. I had to stop taking it due to the debilitating headaches it caused. The real problem is the headaches didn't stop when I stopped the Chantix. I'm still seeing a neurologist for daily headaches that present with both migraine and tension symptoms. I'm sure I'm in the minority, but it was most definitely not worth it.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am using Chantix and the gum. I am on day 12 of not smoking. I wasn't 100% ready when I started it, but being able to smoke for the first 7 days made it easier to try and less stressful about thinking about quitting. My stomach felt a little sick for the first five days when I would take the medicine, but felt better as time went by. I do dream a lot more than normal, but pretty much all good dreams, except for one and that was in the beginning. I haven't had any constipation problems or weight gain, but I have made sure to weigh everyday to keep in tune with that. The first week or two I wanted to hide under the covers since I had just lost my best friend (Cigarettes), but it was the loss not the craving. I highly recommend it.
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Chantix (varenicline): I consider this pill magic! I smoked for 23 years and wanted to quit. I heard about Chantix and many people said it makes you go crazy with wild dreams, nausea, etc. I tried it anyway and have been smoke free since March 21. I highly recommend this pill and I actually like the dreams I'm having. I think this is the best medicine invented next to antibiotics.
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Chantix (varenicline): Chantix. Wow, what can I say but wonderful. This is my 25th day and I have been smoke free for 21 days. Before Chantix I would never had thought I could quit. The only side effects I have experienced: dry mouth, constipation, slight headaches, and nausea. But the nausea is easily taken care of if you take the medication as directed. As soon as I started drinking the full 8oz. of water, the nausea was just mild for 20 minutes. I've heard many say they stopped taking Chantix because it made them sick. A few weeks of mild side effects is nothing compared to a bad habit we all want to break!
I have read much about trying to get Chantix off the market, I feel that would be a BIG mistake. This drug works, and it works quickly.
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Chantix (varenicline): My mother recently passed away with cancer that spread throughout her entire body within 1 year due to 3-4 pack a day smoker. Me being identical to my mother have decided it is time for me to quit as I do not want to die at such a young age of 56 like my beloved mom. I started taking the pill and within the first day cut my cigarettes by 7. I was a carton a week smoker and during my seven days cut down to 4 packs that week. I still have the urge or thought of smoking and do light up when I want one but have noticed a big difference. I started the 1 mg yesterday and only smoked 6 cigarettes the entire day and night. So far the only side effects I have had is nausea and sleepiness. I am happy with this little pill so far and would recommend to anyone.
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Chantix (varenicline): I had excellent results with Chantix - I had vivid dreams but only for a few days and they were actually fun, not disturbing! I only needed to take it for six weeks and almost one year later I am still a non smoker and have no desire to smoke! It works - try it! Worth the money!
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Chantix (varenicline): I tried Chantix even though it scared me. I was doing good until day 6 and everything on the left side of my body went numb. I haven't smoked but that scared me enough that I will go cold turkey the rest of the way.
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Chantix (varenicline): One month and thus far I much appreciate the non-smoking influence, but am VERY DISTURBED about significant hair loss. I hope my diminished need to smoke continues, because my hair is coming out in my brush, almost like it did undergoing chemotherapy.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on week 3 of Chantix and it has helped. I didn't really want to quit 100% but it was so easy that I wanted to quit more and more as each day passed that I didn't smoke. I have felt some of the "foggy" feeling that people talk about but it goes away after a few minutes. Only day 9 without smoking but so far it has been a breeze.
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Chantix (varenicline): I started Chantix 8 days ago; on 1st day of 1mg twice a day. I've only had nausea. Cigarettes taste terrible. I was smoking 1 to 1-1/2 packs a day for over 30 years. Quit once cold turkey but mom died and started smoking again. Quit once with pregnancy but started again after delivery. My kids said they'd like me around to see their children and knew I had to quit. I really enjoyed smoking; I called it "me time". I've found other ways to give myself a break; reading and exercising. Already I don't want to smoke as they taste nasty. I was worried a bit as I am bipolar - but psych MD prescribed and haven't had any increase in those symptoms. I would suggest that you talk to all your doctors if you have psych conditions; it doesn't hurt to try. You can quit.
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Chantix (varenicline): I'm 23 hours into my 15th day of being Smoke Free. I've been on Chantix since March 18th 2009. I did continue to smoke the 1st 7 days, but only like 2 or 3 cigarettes a day. On my D Day I quit and haven't looked back. My family are so proud of me, but as weird as this might sound I'm proud of myself. And to think before I started the green pack *starter pack* I went online and the reviews I read scared the crap out of me and I almost didn't start. I'm so happy I did. I've had some crazy, vivid dreams. I started looking forward to them. I've also had some really bad gas episodes. Besides that I've had no more side effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): I just began Chantix and really want to quit; after one day of taking the medicine I have a severe allergic reaction, rash in the buttocks region. I have also felt sickly, lethargic and have strange visions. I have several friends who have taken the product with no side effects whatsoever, so I believe it is a case by case basis. Immediately, it curbed my cravings and cigarettes tasted horrible. However, I must be too sensitive to the drug so I will look to going cold turkey or reduce the dosage.
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Chantix (varenicline): Well I am on day 11. I read all the reviews on different sites good and bad. I finally decided to quit and was scared of the side effects but I started anyway. By the magical day 7 I didn't feel a thing different. Still smoking 1 1/2 packets a day. I thought great this won't work for me. 4 days later I am still smoking but yesterday I only smoked 10 cigarettes all day. I have found that yeah I still have urges but I can tell my self no and my brain(or body) whatever doesn't go into a "nicotine fit". I have smoked for 15 years and I can see an end in site. I get no enjoyment or "stress" relief from smoking anymore. I have not had any major side effects other than I seem to dream more. Not good or bad dreams, just more. Hope this helps.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked for over 25 years. I loved to smoke. I had no intentions to stop. My 10 year old daughter came home one day and told me there are over 4,000 harmful chemicals in cigarettes. - why do you smoke Momma??? My doctor prescribed Chantix and now I'm on my 83rd day of not smoking. I don't even think about it. I only used 6 weeks of the pills. The 2nd dosage made me sick to my stomach, so I didn't take it as prescribed. The only side effect was crazy, odd dreams.
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Chantix (varenicline): I should be the Chantix poster child. I smoked 2 packs a day for 23 years and quit like it was NOTHING on Chantix. I tried everything else...patch, gum, pills, you name it. I never had even 1 side effect. I went through a very stressful time right after I was finished with the 3rd month of Chantix and still stayed smoke free. Amazing! Before I would have ran for a smoke the minute anything got stressful. I will NEVER again smoke a disgusting cigarette and am much happier.
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Chantix (varenicline): I can't believe it. I have been smoking for 12 years, anywhere from 1 - 1 & 1/2 packs a day. I took my first dose of Chantix on Saturday 3/7/09. My quit date was 3/4/09. On day 3 of taking the pill, I only smoked 5 cigarettes that day. Not really because I didn't want to, but because I didn't have the urge for it. I smoked my last cigarette at 10:15pm on Saturday 3/14/09. I feel wonderful. I can deal with the side effects, minor as they are. I began having wild dreams the 2nd day on the pill. I got sick in my stomach just once, but that's because I took it before breakfast. I have come to realize that taking it about 10 minutes after I eat is best for me. I didn't take any pills today and I feel great. I'm so grateful for this medicine.
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Chantix (varenicline): After only using Chantix for 1 and a half weeks I have already felt the effects. I now have no urge to smoke and after trying all the other methods I find that incredible. Other than a few side effects like moodiness and changes in dreams, I would definitely recommend this to any smoker who wants to quit. It works.
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Chantix (varenicline): I gave this drug rating of 5 because I have seen it do well for many people. However, I went CRAZY after starting this medicine. I watched 4 people take this medicine and do very well and quit smoking. If it was not for a friend that I had not spoke to in weeks calling me I would have done even worse. When she contacted me I explained my symptoms of fatigue, depression, and even crazier things. She then told me the exact same thing happened to her on Chantix. I have quit smoking before. My advice: Try this medication but HAVE SOMEONE WATCH YOU FOR SIDE-EFFECTS.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have tried Chantix 3 times, each time with worsening side effects. While it does help me not to smoke, I have experienced severe constipation, slight nausea (no problem if taken with food) and some vivid dreams. After reviewing others comments, I may give it another go with a lower dosage.
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Chantix (varenicline): Although I had some really crazy side effects, I highly recommend Chantix to those who are serious about wanting to quit. I have taken Chantix for 3 weeks and am smoke free. I took before and quit but I took myself off and started back up once I was around smokers. Now I will definitely take it for 3 months. The side effects were the worst part. I had the very vivid dreams. Some good but most of them were very very strange. Other side effects I had were nausea but that is only when I am around smoke right now. And the last side effect I have is depression. I notice that due to the other side effects I seem to be having more depression which I need to seriously take into consideration as to why and not really worry about it.
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Chantix (varenicline): It's the wonder pill! I've tried everything from patches, lozenges to acupuncture. This little pill is the only thing that worked for me.
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Chantix (varenicline): This drug gave me such severe arthritis-like symptoms (intense joint pain, immobility of joints, inability to walk) for almost a year. While I was on the drug, I did not smoke, but as soon as I had to stop taking it so as to try and stop the immobility I started smoking again - out of frustration.
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Chantix (varenicline): I did not want to quit. I HAD to quit because I'm just too smart to smoke. Despite the temporary nausea and the terrible constipation, I was able to quit. Like I said, I didn't want to quit, I just knew I should, had to. As each day went by, cigarettes became less desirable. Smoking a cigarette literally made me a little sick while I was taking the Chantix but I kept taking it. I finally just could not handle the slight nausea I felt every time I smoked and I stopped smoking on the 11th day of Chantix. I liked smoking but I was able to quit just by taking Chantix. I didn't even need any willpower. I felt like a little zombie-ish more than once but it is far better than using anything else.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a 2 pack per day person. Awesome. I quit smoking in 3 days and have been smoke free for 7 months. I would have died from cigarettes if I did not quit. I really feel that Chantix is the reason I quit. You have to want to quit and you still have to try. Chantix just makes it easier. Remember, a craving will never last more than 2 minutes. I will never be a smoker again.
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Chantix (varenicline): After 5 weeks of using Chantix I had to stop taking the medication. I felt extremely unstable and not myself. After 4 days off the medication I am still not smoking (which is why I still gave this medicine a 3 rating). I hope things will go back to normal. I have started to feel less "fuzzy" and uncomfortable. Good luck to anyone who is trying. I really hope that the time without cigarettes has allowed me to break my habits so I can lead a healthier life.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been smoke free for my 4th day now. I have tried several other things in the past, but did not work for me. There was always the physical and the psychological withdrawals. I can honestly say that I have not experienced any physical withdrawals symptoms at all, and moderate cravings. I actually think that I will be able to finally quit smoking. I have had some vivid dreams for the first week that I started taking the medicine, but have not had any in the last three or four days. I would urge anyone to try this medication and see for yourself. You will be amazed when you reach your quit date and do not feel all that bad and realize you just have to do some things to work on getting through the few minutes when the cravings come.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am week 8 smoke free. I can hang out with my smoking friends and be okay (actually, their smoke STINKS). I have been having vivid dreams, nothing scary, and actually they have been pretty awesome and fun. The only negative side effect I have experienced is trouble with concentration. Chantix seems to have exacerbated my mild ADD. I am tapering off now after being on the pill for 2 1/2 months for that reason. The only other thing I can think to say is - Don't be freaked by the "scary" side effects people talk about. These are possibilities in a tiny percentage of the population. For example look at the side effects listed on a bottle of aspirin. I totally recommend it.
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Chantix (varenicline): I'm on my 16th day of taking Chantix. I started January 1st 2009. My actual quit date was the 15th which was yesterday. I only smoked onlyh 5 cigarettes all day and it was half a cigarette at a time and tasted horrible. This morning I woke up with that habit still in me to smoke so I lit up. I haven't had one since and it's 8pm. Been almost 10 hours and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm having the urge to smoke but am controlling that urge easily. I was disturbed however when I searched Chantix reviews and came across people talking about having heart attacks just weeks after quitting the pill. Now I'm a bit worried but I plan to not take the entire 3 months. I plan to stop taking the pill once I have been smoke free for a week.
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Chantix (varenicline): My Mother was diagnosed 2 months ago with stage 4 lung cancer that has already spread to her brain. I smoked for 25 years and quit using Chantix. If you truly love your children, you will quit too.
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Chantix (varenicline): I took Chantix according to the directions for 1 month and I have been smoke free for over a year. Not only did Chantix help me quit, but I have not had any desire to smoke again. Chantix is amazing. I tried quitting with the patch, gum, nicotine inhaler, hypnosis, will power, and Zyban (Wellbutrin) and NOTHING ever worked for more then a month or two. I would recommend Chantix to EVERYONE and ANYONE who is serious about quitting. IT WORKS!
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Chantix (varenicline): I have tried inhalers, patches, gums and zyban. After being addicted to nicotine since the age of 8 and cigarettes later in life, I tried Chantix. It is amazing. January 2007 was my last smoke at age 33. I started with the 1mg dose and on the first day of taking it, cigarettes tasted terrible. At first, I thought maybe just the cigarettes. After trying other brands, no it's the medicine.
After that, I was like what's the point? It tastes terrible and it gave me no enjoyment.
After seeing so many of my family members sick and dying from tobacco over the years,I knew it was time to quit or follow their path.
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Chantix (varenicline): I thought that Chantix wasn't affecting me. I was on it for 2 weeks and experienced no side effects (even with taking the pill on an empty stomach and accidentally double-dosing). It didn't MAKE me want to quit or make cigarettes taste bad.
I decided to quit the day after Thanksgiving. To my surprise, I didn't have any of my usual withdrawal symptoms. Usually, I am like Mr. Hyde in my temperment. I thought of having a cigarette, but it was a 'thought' and not a craving. For me, Chantix didn't make me put down the cigarettes, BUT it did take away my withdrawal symptoms, leaving me only having to deal with the mental pangs of wanting one. I tried a cigarette 2 days after quitting and it tasted horrible. Not going back to smoking ever.
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Chantix (varenicline): I found this very helpful to help me quit smoking. I have had some strange dreams and my kidney function may have been affected. I'm not sure if that is related to the drug yet. I've been taking it for about 5 months and will be tapering the dose now that I'm comfortable with being a non-smoker. I would suggest that people have baseline kidney function tests prior to starting.
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varenicline: I have been smoking for 34 years. I found this drug extremely benefical. Side effect nausea. I reduced intake to 1 per day on maintenance program. I will be requesting another 8 week script from my physican. I have already endorsed this product to other smokers and have no hesitation to recommend this product in the future. Congratulations to everyone involved in developing this product.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am a 26 yr old male and have been smoking for 10 yrs. I was up to smoking 1 1/2-2 packs a day. I finally got the urge to quit and asked my doctor about Chantix. I've been taking it about for a month now. All I can say is that it is truly a miracle pill. I was a bit optimistic at first as I have tried the gum and patch and that didn't work. In the beginning of taking Chantix I started noticing that my urges to smoke were steadily decreasing. By the end of week two I have not had one desire to smoke. I even tried smoking a cigarette in the end of week three and that did not go very well. It tasted absolutely disgusting. I immediately turned it out and haven't looked back.
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Chantix (varenicline): Started Chantix and I've been smoke free for 23 days already. Wow, first couple of days were ROUGH (although Chantix did help) but after the first week it was easy to give up. I don't take the medicine anymore. I'm on my own now and happy.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked cigarettes off and on for over 40 years. I started taking Chantix on September 28, 2008. Haven't had a cigarette since October 1. I was hesitant about quitting as last time I gained 20 pounds. This time I have had no weight gain, however I have been walking a couple of miles each day and using an exercise bike for about an hour each day. I have experienced vivid dreams but nothing disturbing. Have had no trouble falling asleep but I do get up during the night to urinate which is something new. I even went to a casino and sat next to smokers with absolutely no urge to smoke. I think Chantix is a life saver for me.
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Chantix (varenicline): Chantix really ROCKS! I have been smoking for about 12 years and have was up to smoking about 2 1/2 packs a day. I started taking Chantix and followed the directions and I have not smoked a single cigarette in 5 months now. I have tried other methods with no luck. I would recommend this drug to anyone who is actually serious about quitting.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was considered a light smoker, a pack every few days. I had regularily smoked for five years. I didn't think I would ever be able to quit. Chantix worked so well with blocking out the headaches, anxiety, loss of sleep, and all the moodiness that accompanies quitting. I took it for about two weeks total. I actually quit smoking around the 8th day. Pretty painless.
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Chantix (varenicline): Before, just the thought of trying to quit smoking stressed me more than it was worth but for my family I still wanted to try again. When I started taking Chantix I told myself that I was not setting a quit date, that I would just see how it went. I only took the morning dose to try to prevent the possible sleeping problems. The cigarettes started tasting bad to me almost immediately but I was too stubborn to let that stop me. After two weeks I just started cutting back gradually trying to break up my smoking routine a little, by the end of week three I didn't need them anymore at all. I did experience nausea but none at all if I ate before I took it. I'm smoke free and my kids are thrilled.
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Chantix (varenicline): Thanks to Chantix for helping me quit smoking after being a smoker for nearly 20 years. I was able to quit smoking completely using Chantix and only took it for 2 weeks. In my case there were no side effects at all.
Good Luck to you
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Chantix (varenicline): I have taken only half a pill so far but I have to tell you that I have gagged when smelling cigerettes. I have gagged when attempting to smoke a cigerette. I love the idea that I can save money and put the money to a better usage. Yes everyone will have different type of reactions, thus so far mine has been good.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a pack a day smoker for 30 years, have COPD, and was using oxygen at night and at exertion.%uFFFD I used Chantix for 6 months per pulmonary doctor and have been smoke free for 1 year in October. No longer use oxygen, was able to give that up after about 7 months of no smoking and have never felt better in my life. I am 52 and wish I had known about Chantix long ago. I had tried to quit so many times, me and husband, and now we're both smoke/nicotine free. The nausea was very bothersome, lasted about 4 months for me. Well worth all the bother and sickness.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been smoke free for a little over a year. I used Chantix and experienced some side effects. I kind of manipulated my use of it and would take it every other day... that helped some. Once I had been without a cigarette for an entire week, I quit Chantix. The medicine really works and being smoke free is well worth the temporary side effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am an official ex-smoker after 31 years. Chantix is a MIRACLE DRUG. While I experienced most of the common side effects, the only lasting side effects were dry mouth and gas which are much better than the stinky smell of smoke and the potential for COPD. I am almost done with my 90 day treatment and am encouraged to read that people did remain non-smoking after stopping the medicine - EXCELLENT.
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Chantix (varenicline): Week 3 on Chantix and I love it. I am a non smoker. Wow, I can actually say that after 12 years of smoking. Mild side effects so far, fatigue at times, moody (but control it), not really sure how it is affecting my brain. I would recommend it to friends and family. Good Luck to all.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have bought this medicine for the first time. For the first two weeks of taking it I had bad dreams, a little nausea but after 2 weeks my body (or mind?:) somehow got used to it and side effects disappeared. This medicine is really powerful. After 1 month I started to truely hate the smell of cigarettes. Now I am in the last week of prescribed course and still free from smoking.
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Chantix (varenicline): I'm heading for my 3rd try with Chantix. I set myself up for failure the 1st two times. I was happy with the results, even though they were short term. Didn't have any side effects and I'm very prone to drug side effects. I wouldn't be trying Chantix again if I wasn't confident it would work. Am going to use other tools recommended.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a 2 pack/day smoker for around 25 years. Went on the drug Chantix and quit smoking without much difficulty. It has been 10 months since I quit and I still have no desire to go back to smoking.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been a pack a day smoker for over 20 years. Previuosly I've quit successfully on the patch and Zyban. Recently, I had a dream that I was told I had lung cancer and it was so vivid I called my doctor and started taking Chantix. It's now week 5 and I'm smoke free and feel great. Only side affects are ocasional nausea and vivid dreams, ironic and no problem. You still have to be motivated to get past the cravings, but Chantix takes the Nicotine punch out of quitting so its bearable.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 40 years - hopelessly addicted - UNTIL CHANTIX. Incredible - I had none of the listed side effects and only went through 4 weeks of treatment. I started Chantix 1 week before quitting and NEVER had another cigarette after I quit the first day. This is a miracle drug and should be offered for free to anyone trying to quit.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for 25 years, sometimes heavy sometimes only 8-10 a day. I tried everything gum, patches, fake cig, zyban, welbutrin and even tried cold turkey. Nothing worked! Then along came this wonderful little pill. The first week I noticed the cravings gone, on week 10 now and have only smoked a couple of times when I was drinking and even then it tasted awful. I do experience some side effects like 'bad' nausea for about 1 hour after taking the pill.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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varenicline: The lowdown: 10-yr smoker, 1-2 pk/day. Have successfully quit several times in the past... sometimes for up to 24 hours at a stretch.
This stuff is brilliant! Crushes the physical craving, kills the buzz, ruins the taste, and gives off a little dopamine squirt - apparently just because it can.
Smoke-free for 5 weeks now, living with a roommate that still lights up regularly. Chantix-free for 1, with no residual urges. Unbelievable.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been on Chantix for about two weeks now. I tried to quit on patches and did for three months last year. I have smoked for 10 years 1 pack a day. I go through bad withdrawls. My face gets numb and I feel light headed and every thing gets on my nerves. I have noticed since I have been on Chantix, when I smoke the withdrawls don't go away. I think I can tell the nicotine is being blocked and I am still with drawling. The cigarettes taste bad now and I am losing my desire to smoke.
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Chantix (varenicline): Hi all this is my 3rd try and I quit every time with Chantix. It really does work, just have to stay on it for a while longer. I loved to smoke and have been doing so for a long time and hope this time I will quit for good. If you have never tried Chantix you need to because it will work if you want it to.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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 !
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varenicline: I started chantix 12 days before my quit date. I have been smoking since I was 13 years old. I have been smoking for 36 years now and had no idea how to quit.I went to the American cancer Society which helped me on the emotional side of the addiction. I'm now 2 weeks smoke free and have NO cravings at all. Very impressive, and very powerful drug.The only side affect I have had, is the nausea about 10 minutes after taking the medication.Good luck to all, I hope it works as well for you to.
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varenicline: Chantix is MAGIC! -- A pack a day smoker with an addictive personality, I forgot to smoke after 4 days, stopped smoking completely after 2 weeks & stopped taking the pills after 6 weeks.I have been smoke free for 16 months.Sometimes I feel like smoking but it passes painlessly.While taking Chantix, I had no negative side effects. The side effects I had were all positive-more energy, better sleep & change in eating patterns (went for carrots & salads instead of Devil Dogs & chips)&I lost my appetite
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varenicline: I'm going to the doctor on the 2nd for bloodwork and physical so I can get the script for Chantix, so as with any med that goes into this body I'm researching. I'm finding everyone's comments informitive, but have notice a lack of one thing, no comments from those of us that are ADHD. Meds for us are different than for you mere mortals. I'll research it more and will post again after I start the regime so that those of us MetaHumans will have info from a reliable source...LOL!
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Chantix (varenicline): this was the absolute best thing i've ever experienced. simple to use, easy to take, and side effects for me were very limited. I only took this medication for 1 month and have not smoked now for over 2 months. I always suggest this to anyone wanting to quit smoking. the rating scale should go to 50 out of 10 for this stuff. awsome.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a heavy smoker (2 pack/day) for 22 years. The guy/gal who invented chantix deserves a statue.
As for side effects: no cravings of any kind ( cigarettes alcohol, sex, food) for the first 45 days and aphaty. For that time I was not dependent on anything.
I am close to finishing the 12 weeks ( smoke free) and I am worried because the side effects will be gone.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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 !!!
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Chantix (varenicline): I am into week 3 now, haven't had a smoke in a week. When I was smoking, i became very ill. I still get very sick to my stomach, dizzy, constipated, gas, metallic taste in my mouth, everything smells bad, and my skin is super sensitive. I don't think I would have been able to quit without it, but I don't think I need it anymore.
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varenicline: I am on my 4th day on Chantix. My doc put me on .5mg twice a day right away. Then to take it for a week and on the 7th day go up to 1mg twice a day and then quit. The first day I felt really strange. Now, I have been having terrible insomnia, bloating, gas, diahrea, and depression-or just don't feel like doing a thing. My dreams have been so cool. But I always have cool dreams. But I can feel my urge to smoke going bye-bye. Will see how it goes.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been smoking for 29 years. I quit cold turkey once for about 6 months but started again. Day 2 of chantix I started to forget to smoke. I would think oh crap I ate dinner an hour ago and I didn't smoke. So I hid them from view and forgot alot more.
My wife had bad side effects I did not. She stopped and is smoking again I only get urges with alcohol , one puff or 2 does it tastes like crap to me now.
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Chantix (varenicline): On Chantix, I've experienced constipation, gas, and nausea to the point of vomiting three or four times after taking a pill. Cravings were curbed, but I found that I (and everyone else I know who used it) cheated about once a week - buying a pack of cigarettes, smoking one, and throwing the rest in the garbage.
I had to come home from work this morning because I kept vomiting. I'm giving up Chantix and I'm going to try cold turkey instead. The side effects are simply not worth it to me.
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Chantix (varenicline): starting 4th week Sat. Only smoke when I drink alcohol. even then don't crave, doing it out of habit.am going to stop consuming alcohol for awhile. It makes me feel weird on the meds anyway.Also when I smoke I get a headache and sometimes nausea/dizzy. I am amazed at the lack of withdrawal symptoms.constipation, some gas, vivid dreams, sleep alot sometimes. I think that has alot to do with no more nicotine. Overall feeling great. Breathing better, more relaxed, will continue the program.
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Chantix (varenicline): I used Chantix for 2 weeks and had to stop taking it. I was having very bad headaches, bad vivid dreams, anxiety, and I was extremely moody. My poor husband would just look at me and I would get mad at him. It got so bad I was yelling at the kids for no reason and I honestly believe that if I continued taking Chantix I would be divorced today or worse. I was NOT myself on that medicine so I stopped. It did however stop any craving for nicotine.
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Chantix (varenicline): Week 6 on Chantix-35 year smoker-stopped all smoking after week 2. I will never say I have quit smoking but I will say I choose not to smoke this day. I get about one craving a day and is easily shoved aside. Dreaming is active but I still wake up refreshed unlike I did when attempt made with Zyban. As far as weird dreaming, that would probably coincide with a persons imagination...laugh them off in the morning. No other side affects.I plan to follow directions for full 12 weeks. Amazing drug.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have taken Chantix for about 2.5 months. Although I am smoke free I must say the upset stomache, nausea, wild dreams, lack of energy, constipation and depression may not be worth it.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have not smoked in 4 months and I owe it all to Chantix. I had shortness of breath, severe headaches, very lethargic, absent minded and depression. I ended up in the Emergency Room. I am fine now but I have not taken it for 2 months. And the best is I am a NON SMOKER! They say it will take a few months before I feel myself again. I have no desire to smoke.
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Chantix (varenicline): I took Chantix back in July for about 6 weeks ending middle of August. On November 16th I started having what I thought were panic attacks at first accompanied by the inability to draw a complete breath. I went to my doctor who prescribed the drug and was given an EKG and ordered a chest X-ray, both were normal. I then went to a cardiologist who put me through the mill, echo cardiogram, stress test, nuclear test with scan, all have come back normal.
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Chantix (varenicline): I will be starting Chantix Tuesday and have read with interest and concern all the comments. I intend to make this program work as there is nothing healthy, attractive or appealing about smoking
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Chantix (varenicline): Second week on Chantix..having minimal cravings. I always felt my smoking more a habit that an addiction.So, certain times of the day when I smoked is when I still crave that cigarette. Have had zero side affects. I've been on paxil for 7 yrs.now,wondering if that is why??? Had all the same side affects with Paxil when I first started that,which subsided after a few weeks. Paxils side affects and Chantixs are pretty close to the same. Also lost the desire to drink alcohol.
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varenicline: This drug will help you stop smoking if you are ready to quit. Hands down, it works great, but I did have other problems, mostly gastro intestinal in nature. Constipation, gas, burping. I tried it 2 times. the first time it almost worked.I wasnt ready to quit. the second time, I quit after only 1 1/2 weeks. Then I had side effects, and quit taking chantix, and quit smoking both. So I believe it is in your head as well. If you want to quit you can, the drug will definately help
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my second month of chantix and am smoke free. The craving for a cigarette are still occasional. I have experienced mild nausea for about 30 minutes after taking pills in the morning and at night. One thing that concerns me is the lethargy. I just don't want to do anything at all. Which is not like me at all. My husband and I discussed this and we have agreed that I will atleast finish the second month of the pill. I think the side effects are worth not smoking. Good luck to everyone!!!!
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Chantix (varenicline): I started Chantix two weeks ago. My doctor started me on a half pill once a day. After 4 days a half twice a day. Then a full pill (1mg) twice a day. I have minimal cravings. I do give in at night and smoke a couple of cig in front of the tv. I think if I change my late night habit of tv for awhile I can break the cycle. Chantix is a miracle for those who can take it. The only side effect for me is lethargy. It's worth it and I'm saving mmoney besides my life!
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my 4 week I use to smoke 1pk aday now about 10 cigs aday. I noticed I to am tired alot and still fell nausia only when I smoke and pain in the lower right side of my back. No weird dreams. One thing weird my sense of smell is off.
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Chantix (varenicline): Started on Chantix on 09/19/07. Stopped smoking completely on 09/27/07. Heavy smoker (2 1/2+ packs/day) for 41 years. No adverse effects and none of the listed side effects. Not sure I am willing to forgo the additional 12 weeks of medicine. Feel great since quitting.
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Chantix (varenicline): Partner started taking Chantix and stopped a week later d/t having breast cancer surgery. Was down from 2 packs/day to 1 pack/day - just nausea as a side effect. I started Chantix a week ago and have not completely stopped smoking yet. Down from 1 pack/day to 6-10 cigs/day. Side effects, gas, anxiety, nervousness, heart racing, sleeplessness and a few vivid dreams. Didn't realize it could be from this med. Will continue taking it so I can be there for her while she battles this cancer.
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix in April of 2007. I had been a smoker for 44 yrs. I took it the full 3 months..after second month I think I could have quit, but was afraid id start again. I havent smoked since June 16th. I did have a few dreams but nothing that bad. I wasnt witchy,being nice here,lol, and I didnt eat all the time. In fact I gained a total of 3 lbs. I guess it works on that too. I still get small cravings nothing bad. I can breathe much better now..its great. No bad side effects
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix after 30 years of smoking. I started on Mar. 14th of 07,by the end of the first week I no longer needed a cigarette. The only side effects was mild nausea for about 20 minutes after taking the pill. I also participated in a online support site. I would recommend Chantix to anyone who really wants to quit smoking. Been smoke free for 8 months now.
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Chantix (varenicline): I immediately stopped having any desire to smoke after starting chantix. just the night before I was looking in the trash for tobacco products. I experienced very troubling dreams and violent thoughts. I stopped taking chantix.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been on Chantix now for 4 months, and been smoke free! I take one a day now, and only before I go to bed. It not has only given me vivid dreams, I am a sleep disorder patient w/ REM sleep disorder, or night terrors. For the first time since I was 8,I haven't had one night where I have screamed in the last 4 months! Johns's Hopkins and UMD both have done night studies w/ mulitple meds given, but I quite smoking and stopped screaming!I am now 33yrs no more smoking and a better night sleep.
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Chantix (varenicline): My husband and I started Chantix on Oct 12. We both smoked a pack per day for over 45 years. Oct 30 we both stopped smoking. We took the last weeks pills once a day. We both had crazy dreams. I had nausea,anxiety,heart racing,depression and/or mood swings,just felt funny.I have COPD,so I needed to quit.I stopped taking the last pill but now I am having cravings and they last a while. I am going to get a new scrip. All of the side effects are worth it. I am going to quit.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been on Chantix for one week and I have stil been smoking the same amount that I was before taking this medication. I have smoked a pack to a pack and a half daily for the past 7 years straight. I have not experienced any of the side effects other than nausea and the pills do not seem to be doing anything to me at all. It seems like I want to smoke more now that it is on my mind all the time.
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varenicline: I am having a terrible time getting information on Varenicline. Even the doctor's that presribe are not knowledgeable about this new medicine. I have been taking Varenicline for 6 weeks now. It is the only cessation that has worked for me. I was a 30 year smoker, and I was developing serious health issues from smoking. I decided to try this new medicine and the results are amazing. However, I am suffering from nausea, vomiting and gas(really bad).
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varenicline: I was on a two week course as opposed to the recommended 12 week. After three day's on 0.5 mg doseage. I was nauseous, no appetite, headaches; pressure behind eyes and the worst nightmares imaginable. Wasn't advised to take with full glass of water or after food. Never, ever, again. I stopped taking them!
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Chantix (varenicline): Truly amazing, I have only been smoking for 3 yrs, but I enjoy smoking, and didn't REALLY want to quit, but knew I should. I started taking this and after the 2nd day I quit smoking. Only side effect I experienced was dry mouth, which was uncomfortable while sleeping, but otherwise none at all. Good luck to all, it was a godsend to me, especially because my family was miserable to me about smoking, and rather than try to help they just constantly criticize.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my third week and I have cut down to aprox. 3 to 4 cigs a day. I noticed that I feel tired a lot and feel nausia only when I smoke and a slight headache, but it doesn't last long at all. I've had one nightmare and have had loss of appitite and weight loss. Also, I notice that it intensifies the effects of alcohol.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my second day on Chantix and I am smoking but the urges are less and less. They really don't satisfy me like they did. I have felt tired and a bit nauseated but so far that is all. I will continue and I will quit!
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): My Mom has atrial fibrillation and she started chantix 3 weeks ago. While taking the med she said she just didnt feel right and really tired. The Dr said yesterday, being tired like that was from the Atrial Fibrillation.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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
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Chantix (varenicline): I started on 9/27.I quit 10/8. I have smoked 40 years. I have tried to quit twice before. This really works! I found I must eat a good breakfast before taking the pill and drink lots of water after. If not, I was nauseated. I have really weird dreams. I drank beer the other night and that was really hard. No drinking for a long time. I told myself I also wanted to loose weight and I have. I have no cravings or urge to smoke. I do have gas and urinate in middle of the night.
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Chantix (varenicline): Chantix is awesome! Basically it made smoking an unpleasant experience and made me not want to smoke any more. I quit over 3 weeks ago after taking the pill for a month. I do have funky dreams and dont sleep as soundly, but still wake refreshed and energetic. I don't have stomach problems as long as I eat 3 meals a day and don't smoke. I still have occassional urges when I'm bored, but they go away if I do something. I can't remember the last time I was this happy and I feel great!
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Chantix (varenicline): I've been on Chantix since 8-28-07 and yes I had some crazy dreams, and I even did feel a little crazy. Once you are getting over your habit part of smoking, start decreasing the dose. I went from taking 2mg per day, down to 1mg pill in the morning and now I am take 0.05mg. from a starter pack. I am going to take 0.05mg for another week and see if I can just get off of the pills. I don't get any side effects from the small dose at all.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): I started Chantix one week before my 42nd. My quit date was Aug 28, 2007. I do get sick to my stomach if I don't eat before and after I take the 1mg dose. The 3rd week in I did have a severe meltdown and I was a little bit of a rage o'holic. Once past that, I am doing great. After I finished the first months pack, I cut myself down to one 1mg pill in the morning. That pack lasted for 2 weeks and now I am taking 0.5mg per day. In two days we will see if I can handle stopping completely.
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Chantix (varenicline): i am 45 and have been smoking for 30 years, at least a pack/day for the last 20. Started taking Chantix July 1, stayed very loose about it and had my last cig sometime between July 6 - 8 (don't remember) I guess because I already didn't really want that last one-it was just there. Today is Oct 10, it has been about 13 weeks, feel good about it. Some vivid (weird) dreams; some nausea (that i didn't pay much attention to until I read these comments). A little lethargy ... all in all-ITS GREAT!
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Chantix (varenicline): I was on regular dosage Chantix for about 3 weeks and stopped because of persistant nausea. I quit smoking after the first week and have been smokefree since (total of 60 days now). I am still having bouts with nausea and feel lethargic and borderline depressed at times. Also have some bouts with disorientation-like sensations during times of nausea. It's great to me off the smokes, but I could do without the side effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on 3rd week of taking Chantix. Stopped smoking completely after 1st week and have not had any curving or urge to smoke. Nausea and dreams are manageable, BUT!!! I am constantly constipated, blotted, and gassy – these are very bad, embarrassing side effects, people. I will finish 1st month with lower dosage (1 pill a day) and will stop taking Chantix.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on day 7 of the second week. I took the first 7 pills while smoking normally and then on day 8 started the 2nd week of pills. I had not had a cigerette since last Friday nite (6 days) until last nite when I had 3. Today I have smoked more of that pack I bought. I was about to throw in the towel since I 'failed' today, but I have to admit the urges are less than ever and hearing that others are smoking a few a day in encouraging. I am 52 yrs old and have smoked ALOT since I was 12! THX
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Chantix (varenicline): At 61 and having smoked most of my life since 16, I am on day 13 of Chantix. Day 10 & 11 were horrible days of nicotine withdrawal, so I had a cigarette on day 11 and found it to be unpleasant. The nicotine withdrawal has greatly improved, so the urge to smoke is almost gone.
On day 7 of taking Chantix I went to a pulmonary specialist due to my having some breathing problems. Sadly, after X-rays and tests, I was informed that I now have COPD. Pulmonary rehab is now the next step for me!
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Chantix (varenicline): First of all Chantix is great! The side effects i'm feeling is being extremely tired. I even fell asleep at work. I have not been able to get up and do my workout, instead I fall back to sleep in my chair. I also am experiencing the weird dreams. I wake up not knowing if some things are real or if I dreamt them. The last few days felt very blue too. The positive is I havn't had a cigarette in 9 days!
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix after smoking for 15 years...I am half way into week two. I have quit smoking completely however the side effects are awful... Headaches, tiredness, irritability, crazy dreams that seem real, sensations throughout my whole body, dry mouth, dizziness, constant feeling of hunger.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been on Chantix for a while now. I only do 1 full pill per day (instead of the 2 per day), but back in July I started getting headaches-continious, plus absent minded. I didn't think anything of it, until I started investigating here. I've seen several Dr's and now on several meds. Dreams, nausea, urinating in middle of night-all ok-constant headache for 2 months - not ok. Desire to smoke is gone. Chantix worked for what I needed.
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Chantix (varenicline): This past Sunday, I took my one pill, in the evening as usual, within a few minutes, I had a migraine headache, and my left eye went totally blurry. I've had a few headaches since I went on Chantix, and I haven't had a migraine in many many years. I have totally quit taking Chantix, and I still am not smoking. My eyesight in my left eye is still somewhat blurry, but not as bad as it was sunday/monday. Everyone, please, let your doctor know about any side effects your having on this medicine.
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Chantix (varenicline): It took me two months of tapering off, while on chantix, before I was comfortable enough to stop smoking altogether. I continued taking chantix for a week after I stopped. Its been three weeks smoke free so far. I miss my cigars, but I am not having physical cravings.
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Chantix (varenicline): Have been smoking at least 2 packs per day since age 12 and am now 48. Tired of not being able to breathe. So far no cancer just COPD. Doctor recommends chantix. I have tried everything else under the sun and have not been able to quit. Wanted to do further research before trying. All these comments have made up my mind to try it. Thanks to all and will keep you posted
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Chantix (varenicline): When i started chantix, I bought a different brand of cigarettes, I figured that would also help me not smoke as much. I am on my fifth day. Only having weird dreams. I see a lot of comments about people getting depressed. I take something for depression now, so I'm wondering if this will help me get through without feeling an increase with depression.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am on my fourth day of chantix, and I have not experienced anything but some weird dreams, but I do not have the urge to smoke. I have smoked out of habit today, but it doesn't taste good and i feel like i am getting nothing from it. So, hopefully this will continue. I cannot believe that there is actually something to help take the craving away. I am very happy I tried this.
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Chantix (varenicline): My husband began Chantix 3 mos. ago. At first, he only had the physical symptoms of nausea, gas, shortness of breath, insomnia, active dreaming. He was somewhat lethargic and hungry, eating all the time. However, by the end of the 3rd month he was extremely irritable, unable to focus on any one task, very negative, somewhat irrational, angry, every day was a bad mood. I would NOT recommend Chantix. I don't really think the Chantix helped him quit. He quit on his own.
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Chantix (varenicline): Started taking Chantix after smoking for 22 years ...38 now, and I have been on it for approximately 1 month. Drastically cut down on smoking during the first 7 days and have not had a cigarette or even a drag for the last 2+ weeks. The side effects that I have had are, headaches over the left eye (almost like the onset of a migraine), a slight bit of nausea, which was cured from eating a decent meal before I ate, a little tired, extreme irritability and weird dreams. no more smoking though.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been on Chantix for 8 weeks. I have smoked for 42 years and smoked 1 1/2 to 2 packs a day. Now I have one cigarette about once a day or none. I just started getting nausea, I am tired all the time and feel a little down. But if I can quit I would think this will go away once I am off the pills.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been on Chantix for 3 weeks now. My first week everything was fine. Then on my second week, with the full dosage, I had nausea and loss of appetite. I am on my third week and I still smoke about 5 cigarettes a day. I know I could just stop now, but I think it is more out of habit than anything else. The nausea has pretty much gone away, but now I am experiencing irritability, depression, lower back pain and having to get up in the middle of the night to urinate.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been a smoker for most of my life.I was told by my daughter (a nurse) originally about Chantix. Many of her co-workers were doing great with it. I too have had a few side effects. I have the dreams and sometimes feel slightly lethargic. I did have a queasey stomach for a few days when I started taking it but that has subsided. Overall I think that it has helped tremendously. 39 days without a "puff". Hang in there all you good people.
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Chantix (varenicline): I've smoked for over 30 years. Tried several times to quit. Chantix has help take the urge away except for a time period after 5pm, which is when I smoked the most. Found that I needed to find other things to keep me busy at this time. Also, cut the tablets in half and took with food an hour apart to keep from having nausea. I'm on my 6th week of being smoke free. I, too, have has goofy dreams. Drinking lots of water seems to help.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked for 20+ years. I've recently started with chantix. I have experienced the nausea, severe stomache/lower back pains, and some weight gain, I haven't had any of the bad dreams. I am now only taking 1 pill a day because of the pains, and recently, I have started with little itchy bumps on my face,neck, and arms. A friend is on chantix also, and has the same sypmtoms I have, and the bad dreams, she quit taking her chantix, I just choose to cut back and see what happens.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked for 20 plus years. I've been on
Chantix for one month now. In the beginning of taking this pill, I would feel almost like I had the flu, and lost a couple pounds the first few days, and I also did smoke about 3 cigarettes a day.I have experienced severe stomach aches, and severe lower back aches, nausea, depression, and weight gain. I am now breaking out in hives and started to take one pill a day. I will call my doctor about these sides effects.
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Chantix (varenicline): started the program as directed, and set my quit date for 7 days. stopped on my quit day. 5 days no cigs, no urges, even when i walk past the cig counter at the store. some nausea, graphic mightmares, but always experience them when i have tried to quit cigs, and cannabis. it really takes the edge off, as far as temptation goes, but i am so disgusted with smoking, i am more than ready to be done with these foul things. i'll endure the side effects, considering i was pretty skeptical about this.
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Chantix (varenicline): I smoked for 40 years and Chantix has worked for me. There are side effects BUT I think they are worth it for the time I take Chantix in order to become a healthy person again. I see many comments of depression but that may be because we lost our best friend of smoking. Hang in there, it does work. I have been smoke free for 6 weeks and actually am going through most of the day without thinking about it.
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Chantix (varenicline): I SMOKED FOR 45 YRS. AND TRIED EVERY WAY YOU COULD THINK OF TO QUIT. I SMOKED THE FIRST WEEK OF USING THE CHANTIX AND I HAVE NOT HAD A CIGARETTE IN 4 WEEKS. I GET AN URGE ONCE IN A WHILE BUT I AM ABLE TO FIGHT IT. I GAINED WEIGHT AND SOME MILD NAUSEA. CHANTIX IS GREAT AND I'M GOING TO STAY ON IT FOR THE 12 WEEKS.
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Chantix (varenicline): I started taking Chantix and stopped smoking one week later. I continued on Chantix for 3 months, then I developed Shingles. The pain from the shingles went to my whole body. It has been awful. I stopped taking Chantix and a lot of the pains went away, but the pain from the nerves continue. I am still having shooting, sharp, pains through my body. I am not sure if the combination and shingles, Chantix and stopping smoking has done to my body.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was a smoker for over 30 years! Tried many times to quit and never stayed quit more than a few days to a few months. After hearing about Chantix I gave it a try and within 6 days I gave away all cigarettes I had purchased before I got Chantix. Have not wanted one or craved one since! For me this has been a miracle pill and I had no ill effects from taking it. The only effect I had was getting rid of the habit without having to fight and deal with the cravings. Plus no weight gain.
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Chantix (varenicline): Started smoking 30 yrs ago this Dec. I've tried all the popular methods. Patches, gum, cold turkey and the risky anti-depressent Welbuturin which is marketed as Zyban. I heard about chantix from a co-worker. Started taking it 45 days ago with no quit date in mind, and continued smoking as usual, 2-3 packs/day. Then all of a sudden, a couple hrs. after having bought a carton, I just lost the desire to smoke. I still have cravings but they are manageable. I also intend to complete the 12 wk program.
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Chantix (varenicline): I am at the end of my second week of chantix. I have had the back pain however I realized that it was everytime I had a cigarette. Once I quit smoking the back pain subsided. I am having dreams however I will live with those as long as I can quit smoking!!!
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been taking Chantix for about a month and a half. My smoking is dramatically down. I smoke a portion of a cigarette most days and I think it is out of habit and not physical craving. I have been experiencing heart palpatations and my blood pressure has risen to an uncomfotably high level. I am going to discontinue because prior to the use of the drug, my blood pressure was normal even with the smoking and I am not sure which is worse. I also have been experiencing moderate stomach pain in the morning.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been a smoker since the age of 14. I was unsure that Chantix would help me or not seeing that nothing else seemed to help my habit. But I reluctantly went ahead and tried it and I noticed that after the second day, I went from over a pack a day to only 4 cigarrettes the day before I quit. I occasionally get the urge or craving to smoke a cigarette but it goes away withing minutes. Only issues are gas, and wierd dreams. Other than that, it is well worth the side effects to me!
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked 1 pack a day for over 25 years. I have been taking Chantix for 12 days and am down to 3-4 cigs. a day. I also have severe migraines which is weird because I haven't had a headache of any kind since day 3 of taking Chantix. Not sure what the connection is with that. I have had pretty bad stomach cramps with nausea and vomitting, losing my thoughts, insomnia, and very wild dreams. The worst is the pain and nausea. Almost enough to make me quit trying. I hope to make it through.
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Chantix (varenicline): I started Chantix two weeks ago and have cut back to 4 cigarettes a day. I had been told that I wouldn't have the desire to smoke after only a week, but I still sometimes have a craving and cave in. I want to keep taking the Chantix in hopes that these few cravings will disappear, but I was wondering if it's dangerous to even smoke a couple a day after the first week. Does anyone know? I have a friend who told me that if I'm still smoking even one a day, it's not working for me.
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Chantix (varenicline): My husband and I have been a pack a day smokers for over 32 years, he was hospitialized for pluersy and the doctor put him on Chantix while in the hospital, I started taking it 3 days later when he came home from the hospital neither one of us have had a cigarette since we started taking the pills, he has had no side effects, I have insomnia very bad, and of course our insurance does not cover the cost at all, but it seems to be worth the $139 per prescription.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been smoking since the age of thirteen and 7 years ago started chewing nicorette and most the time smoking at the same time. I am 34 years old and decided that I was done smoking and chewing. I started the Chantix 7/28/07 and as of 8/4/07 am 100% smoke free. It has really worked for me. I have expierienced light nausea within 30 min of taking the pill then it goes away,craving to eat, heightened anxiety with occasional confusion and sometimes extreme apathy.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): I was taking Chantix. I found that I could not drink mik or have very many milk product's. I have now restarted Chanytx and no milk and I do not have the nausea or stomach cramp's I had before.
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Chantix (varenicline): My husband has been smoking for 35 years and started taking Chantix 12 days ago to quit and he knows that the medication is working because his urge to smoke has decreased and as of yesterday only smoked 4 cigarettes. 4 days ago, he found himself depressed and continues to feel this way. He is also experiencing bizarre dreams and dreams that are very real-life. He is a true believer that Chantix works but we are both concerned about these side effects he is experiencing.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have just finished my first prescription of Chantix. After smoking for approximately 30 years, I quit by hypnosis for approximately 5 years. Then, through stress, I started again. I was a pack a day smoker and was able to stop with just one prescription. My insurance picked up 2/3rds of the cost which made the medicine more reasonable, however, at $35-$40 per carton of cigarettes, the medicine was worth every penny. I have been smoke free for one month today. Thanks to Chantix.
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Chantix (varenicline): I used chantix for 6 weeks and quit smoking on the 8th day. I have been smoke free for over 4 months. I have been experiencing severe memory loss. I also experienced depression to the point of being treated for it.
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Chantix (varenicline): It has been 5 weeks since I have had a cigarette. I feel great! I have tryed Zyban, the patch, the Gum, Nicotrol and every other product to try to quit smoking and failed. I have smoked for 30 years at a pack and a half a day. I can't believe how easy it is. I have told everyone I know that smoke and now they are buying Chantix to quit too. My only side effects are dreams and nightmares every night. I plan to use Chantix for the full 6 months as I don't plan to go back smoking.
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Chantix (varenicline): Started taking Chantix yesterday 07/07/07. Even yesterday my urges for a cigarette were not as bad. Today I have had an increase in heart rate. Not sure if its the coffee or the Chantix.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have smoked a pack a day since I was 15 and I'm now 44. I was only successful once, quitting for 5 years. I have had cancer twice, and decided I needed to quit. Chantix has been awesome!! The nausea is ok, and the dreams are crazy.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been experiencing lower back pain (slight) and rapid heartbeat. This is my fourth day of taking the pill and caffeine is not the culprit. I have also experienced nausea and headache.
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Chantix (varenicline): My husband has been taking the chantix trying to quit and I came here because he has been experiencing depression, irritability, and lethagy. He has seemed more punchy about needing to eat(maybe the hunger?). I thought maybe the medication could be causing the depression but that wasn't listed as a symptom.
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Chantix (varenicline): This is my 10th day on chantix and had 3 cigs yesterday and 1/2 cig today still but crave the cig. Thinking of stopping taking it as far as i can see it doesn't help at all. Have 2 friends that it didn't help but also 2 friends that it did.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): I have a rash ( blisters on my hands ) red bumps on the rest of my body. I have stopped taking Chantix yesterday, I think it is the cause.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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?
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Chantix (varenicline): 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?
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Chantix (varenicline): I have been taking Chantix for a month now. I quit smoking just over 3 weeks ago... this is amazing.. I have tried to quit dozens of times.. the weird thing with me is I have constant BO its driving me crazy... I have never experienced this before. Is anyone else having this problem???
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Chantix (varenicline): 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
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Chantix (varenicline): I have dipped snuff for 30 years. I was hoping that Chantix would help. I started it on April 25th, but as of yet(5-15-07) I have not noticed any decrease in the urge to dip. I am continuing the medicine for a while longer in hopes of it helping enough to quit.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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.
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Chantix (varenicline): 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
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