Varenicline for Smoking Cessation User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

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!"

• MOMof...
• March 25, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "I have smoked for over 20 years. I took Chantix and smoked for the first 3 weeks. I did however notice after the 7th day that cigarettes were not as enjoyable. I stopped on the 3rd week because I was bored with smoking. I am now just 6 days smoke free but feel amazing! I smell good, I can breathe better and have saved enough to buy some nice perfume which I can still smell on me at the end of the day. My smokers cough is even going away. I am having the strange dreams but that is the only side effect. Chantix makes it so easy. I am going to continue to take it a few more weeks to be sure this monkey is off my back and I plan to stay smoke free forever. Thank you Chantix- Update- 3/25/14 - 2 weeks smoke free and the urge is gone!"

• Clint...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 31, 2013

Chantix (varenicline) "I started Chantix two years ago on June 5th with an expected quit day of June 12th. I didn't even make it a week, on the fifth day, I looked down at the cigarette with disgust and threw it away and gave my pack away. The easiest part was taking the pill, I knew if I took it, I was one day closer to being smoke free! I went back for my second month, and she told me it was $192. I told her I already paid that at the beginning, she said it was only for the first month. I ended up not getting the second month and remained smoke free for over a year! I smoked one cigarette at a party and the next day I had a pack in my pocket. My greatest advice, is to realize that once you make it, you can NEVER try it again! One cig= relapse!"

• Michael...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2023

Chantix (varenicline) "While Chantix did help me quit smoking, I regret ever taking it. The stroke it caused almost killed me, and Pfizer's vague warning about "new or worse blood vessel problems" is just a way to cover up the fact that it can cause blood clots leading to strokes and heart attacks. Unfortunately, my friend also died from a pulmonary embolism caused by Chantix. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the FDA, should be held accountable for not banning this dangerous medication due to his ties to the pharmaceutical industry. Pfizer, as usual, refuses to take responsibility for the harm caused by its medicine and misleading warnings."

• Andy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2015

Chantix (varenicline) "I am new to this, but want to share. I am 50, smoked heavily almost 40 years. have tried to quit many times, but never could go more than a couple days. I took Chantix exactly as prescribed set my quit date (8 days), now I am smoke free for 10 days with no negative side affects. But, I will say, I don't drink or have other forms of addiction. Chantix makes me feel like I never smoked before, on a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 20! I recommend it to anyone who wants to quit!"

• Bunnie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2020

Chantix (varenicline) "Life-changing medicine! Works so fast and well. The thought never comes up to smoke, but have something to do in place of smoking. I do it because I’m bored, so now I just apply to new jobs and stuff."

• Chuck
• September 7, 2019

Champix (varenicline) "Hi everyone, I started champix just over 8 weeks ago (been on them before but ended up back smoking as I stopped taking them too early!) I smoked 20 a day for 10+ years. By day 8 I had no craving at all and haven’t smoked since. These tablets really do work but obviously do come with certain side effects?! I have found it’s an absolute definite to take them just after eating (at least 2 pieces of toast or so for AM and a proper meal for PM.) The nausea is horrific if you take them on an empty stomach as I found on my first attempt with champix. I have also been suffering with really bizarre nightmares/dreams? Quite cranky and easily irritated - suppose it’s expected though? This time around I have struggled getting out of bed of a morning, but I don't struggle going to sleep - if anything I could sleep longer (normally have a good 8-9 hours a night??) Feel a bit flat some days and no motivation or energy. Definitely think they are worth a go though - Good luck!!!!"

• Jimbob
• January 5, 2021

Champix (varenicline) "I was coming up to 60 years old after been a heavy smoker since I was 16 years old. I have previously tried everything to quit for the last 20 years with no success I was diagnosed with COPD ten years ago so I tried Champix on a course recommended by my GP. I cut down and totally quit after two months that was 2 years ago still occasionally fancy a cigarette but they have worked well my only side effects was lucid dreams but they soon stopped after I finished the course. Try them if you're serious about quitting nothing else worked for me highly recommended"

• cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2015

Champix (varenicline) "Smoked for 7 years pack a day. Tried quitting more times than I can remember. I started Champix with the idea that I was going to just keep smoking. By day 3 my smoking had decreased due to the AWFUL taste that they now had and I found that satisfying feeling I got from smoking had disappeared. I tried to continue smoking (because I'm stubborn) but by day 7 I couldn't even have one. I had no desire to smoke and started waking up in the morning and didnt even think about the idea of smoking for 4-5 hours. I had very little side effects. Champix is truly a miracle! Smoke free 2 years and counting."

• amysp...
• May 20, 2013

Chantix (varenicline) "I am a 53 year old woman who started smoking when I was 9, by 13 I was up to 2 packs a day, I smoked 2 packs a day for 40 yrs. Every woman in my family died from emphysema. My mother was 59, my Aunt 69, my Grandmother ?. I have been wanting to quit for over 20 yrs. I've tried hypnosis, smoking camps, Smoker's Anonymous, pills, patches, anything. Nothing worked. A friend told me she had gotten Chantix and it gave her weird dreams so she stopped taking it. I said I like weird dreams, can I have what's left over. (I know this is not the right the way to get it) she gave it to me, with instructions. On the 6th day I woke up (you can smoke for the 1st 7 days) and didn't even think about a cigarette, NO CRAVING WHATSOEVER!"

• Grjnnf
• December 14, 2016

Chantix (varenicline) "I have smoked since I was 12, quit from the age of 15-16 and started smoking again. I am currently 37. In the summer on a nice day sitting outside I could blow through 4 packs, winter 3 packs. I literally could suck down an entire cig in 3 minutes. I know two packs a day is considered a heavy smoker, 4 is death. I couldn't stop. Today is day 11 of Chantix and I am down to 1 cig a day. The medicine literally doesn't allow you to find any enjoyment in smoking. It tastes different, feels different and you do not get the blood stream satisfaction like you once did. People, if this medication can make me not enjoy a cig trust me when I say it's a miricle drug. I intend on writing the makers a thank you e-mail."

• GrahamH
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2020

Champix (varenicline) "I was a heavy smoker for close to 30-40 per day for 48 years. Had tried gum, patches, vaping without any real success. My wife heard about Champix on the radio. My doctor prescribed it, I think the course was twelve weeks. The instructions suggested I keep smoking while taking the tablets. At the end of the first day I didn’t feel like a cigarette, haven’t had one since. That was six years ago. Haven’t felt like having a cigarette in that time, even when out drinking with still smoking mates. Had no noticeable side effects"

• aaron...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "I really am that guy who has a VERY strong addictive personality. I try something... BOOM... I am addicted. I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker and honestly thought i would never quit after 18 years of smoking. Then I decided to drop take Chantix and BAM! I was smoke free after one week. I am now 6 months free from the chains of those little cancer sticks."

• Omaha...
• July 7, 2016

Chantix (varenicline) "After smoking for 22 years, I started my sixth week today and I couldn't be happier that I started Chantix. I have not had any side effects whatsoever while taking this medicine. I have been told that I seem happier and goofier (in a good way). Starting Chantix has actually helped with not drinking alcohol during social events, happy hour, dinner, etc. The smoking and drinking definitely went hand-in-hand. With that said, Chantix has helped in more ways than one! In the long run, I will have more money in my pocket, too! I have more energy, no cravings for smoking, more active, I don't miss out on a lot of conversations due to stepping out to smoke, smell better and simply more time on my hands. Good Luck to all!"

• Cilksut
• July 9, 2019

Champix (varenicline) "After 40 years of being a smoker I decided I wanted to quit using champix. I had tried NRT a couple of times but always went back to smoking . This time I decided I wanted to try something and not be addicted to nicotine either after quitting. Champix worked for me, I'm pleased to say I have been a non smoker for 16 months. Yes, I had some of the symptoms mentioned but you have to persevere & not give in, if you really want to quit! A few horrible side affects for a couple of months is worth it in the long run!! I also found that a vape (0% nicotine) helped for those times that the habit kicks in. I rarely think of smoking now and are so happy not to addicted to this drug anymore. Do it what have you got to lose?!"

• Ports...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

Champix (varenicline) "I am on day 11 of champix and haven’t smoked for the past 4 days. I can not recommend this product enough I have not had any side effect so suppose it is just different for everyone. I can say I was a serial quitter I think every other week I was stopping and could never get past day3. I have tried every NRT going and it just didn’t work for me like this did. I still have cravings for the habit not the nicotine on the champix but they are no we’re near like it was trying to stop with other method I would actually say from experience that quoting this way has been a lot calmer than any other as I would always be so angry and agitated trying other methods. I will touch base here a few weeks after I have finished the course to let you know if I am still smoke free."

• hunte...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "This is the worst drug I have ever taken. It gave me horrible nightmares and made me feel depressed and weird. After 1 month I wound up in an ER with seizures. It never worked! So then I got an E cig and never smoked again DO NOT TAKE THIS HORRIBLE DRUG! People have bad mental side effects on this (deep dark depression etc). STAY AWAY from CHANTIX, IT'S GARBAGE. ( I know they won't show this) "

• Loveb...
• December 29, 2016

Champix (varenicline) "11 months since I have smoked... 11 MONTHS! I have never quit this long before. And it's all thanks to Champix. I never thought I would be a non smoker but here I am. I was on 3 different inhalers and a chronic cough. But it's all gone! Stick with the chamix peeps! It WORKS!! I smoked for 35 years, a pack a day and I am now a non smoker! "

• Mandy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "On day 17 of Chantix. Already went from 20 cigs a day down to 6. Been smoking over 45 years. This is helping. The mood swings I've had are the same as I had before when I tried to quit without meds. They will pass. I want to be a non smoker and breathe."

• TRACY...
• May 1, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "I started Chantix on 4-17-2014 and since 4-27-14 I have not smoked a cigarette in 5 whole days! Not even a drag. I feel like I have no desire to smoke but there are times where I do crave one and think to myself, I went this long without one or a drag so why ruin it, then I forget about it. I do miss smoking but its better for the long run. I am about to turn 27 and have been smoking for 15yrs. I did experience some constipation and a few times felt nauseous but as long as you eat before and definitely drink as much water as you can. I was hesitant on taking this medication because of the side effects, especially the dreams. I have not had any terrible dreams, I have been dreaming more but I enjoy them, they are very vivid. I recommend Chantix."

• Susan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "Chantix worked fantastic. I smoked for 30 years and was up to 4 packs a day. I was having to use my inhaler so much, I just knew I HAD to quit. So, once I started the drug, I just kept smoking till I couldn't any more. (about 3 month in decreasing amounts) Now I've been done smoking almost 2 years and have ZERO desire to smoke. Chantix, after about a month, made me REALLY sick to my stomach. My Dr. said I need to quit taking it. I said no way it's working. So I did suffer for a bit with that but like I said I no longer smoke. I'm extremely happy with how it all worked out for me & wish anyone else who is quitting the best of luck. PS: So thankful my insurance covered the cost. That was fabulous."

• Jowl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "I'm 43yrs old been smoking since I'm 16, 2 packs a day for probably the last 10, menthol nonetheless. Took Chantix for 12 weeks before my quit day, that's how bad I am as a smoker and now I'm on day 11 without a puff and no cravings! My mental state is ecstatic knowing I don't smoke and better physically every day. Thank you Chantix!"

• rhond...
• September 13, 2014

Champix (varenicline) "I was hesitate at first. I smoked for over 20 years. Within 10 days I didn't want to smoke. And haven't since August 5th 2013. I did gain weight, I would be lying if I didn't tell you. But not as much if I went cold turkey. I know that because my girlfriend went cold turkey and I took Champix. I gained 27 pounds....my girlfriend gained 76 pounds. To date I am working on the weight gained and proud to say a non smoker. I am a non smoker thanks to Champix. Thank you! My children are proud of me and are happy that I quit. Without you I could not have done it. Truth be told. Thank you. Champix saved my life. Thank you!"

• Funky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "Chantix really works for sure. After using this for about 3 weeks - going to a month now, I have no craving at all. I have been around smokers since I started chantix but the urge to smoke is no longer there. I tried to smoke on my second week on chantix and everytime I put a cigarette in my mouth I would gag and feel like throwing up. The only thing I hate about the chantix is it makes you really really tired and always sleepy so I have finished my 1st pack and I am not taking the chantix anymore. I haven't had the urge to smoke at all. I just can't continue taking it anymore mostly because of being tired and the dreams that I experienced while on chantix. Otherwise I'm glad I quit and I feel soo good physically and emotionally"

• Jessi...
• April 7, 2017

Champix (varenicline) "This was the most amazing medication to ever try. I was told to take champix for 7 days before quitting, I was smoking two packs a day every single day I needed to quit, On day 3 I went from smoking 50 cigarettes a day to 10, day 4 I was smoking 5 smokes a day, by day 6 I was smoking 3 smokes a day and forcing myself to smoke as my doctor told me to continue smoking all the way up until day 7. It's been three years now and I haven't craved a single smoke, not even once. The doctor recommended taking champix for 6 months after quitting but I only took them for maybe a month and a half after quitting. It worked for me, it was a miracle, I never thought quitting could be so easy."