Smoking Questions (Page 2)

Chantix - Why do I still want to smoke?

So I started Chantix 5 days ago and I'm still smoking. I think I misunderstood what the drug was about. I thought that I would stop enjoying the taste of cigarettes like I did when I took Zyban. But now I'm starting to realize that maybe it just makes the quitting easier? My cigarettes still taste... read more

Could I have Serotonin Syndrome?

I have been taking Lexapro for about 6 years now, and in the past year I have experienced some very strange occurrences. The first time was after smoking about a gram of cannabis across a period of three hours. I felt panic and like I was going to throw up or pass out, not knowing which it was... read more

Can I break the 1mg Chantix in half so I do not have to buy the starter pack?

I bought the starter pack a few months ago and I never did stop smoking, I guess I was not ready, so now want to know if I can break the 1mg pill in half and start over there, money is tight. Thanks for you answer please be prompt.

Will Viagra work for a Smoker too?

Can people from their experience tell me, if Viagra will also also work for a smoker? I have been smoking for years together now, and also habitual to a lot of masturbation. I dont know, but my erections are weaker and i cant maintain them always having sex. Will viagra come handy in such a case?... read more

Cymbalta and smoking?

I just started on Cymalta last week and have noticed that when I smoke now I start sweating, feel flushed and dizzy. Is this something that will pass or do I have to choose between Cymbalta or Cigarettes? (I know I should quit but I'm just not ready to yet.)

Pregnancy - 5-12 NORCO 10/325 a day while pregnant! Please reassure me! I am 8-12 weeks along?

... JUST found out in pregnant, I was completely clean off everything in the month (I'm guessing) I got pregnant (still waiting to for sonogram), but before I knew I was expecting, there was 3-4 weeks I was consistently taking 5-12 a day, along with smoking 1/2 a pack of cigarettes... I'm scared... read more

What is a high blood sugar level?

I'm pretty sure this was the A1C test. I know it has to be done again. The # was 121. Just how high is that? Is it "watch it high". Start meds High. I guess it's not panic high. My better Doc hasn't seen it yet. The Doc who saw it simply said try to get more exercise, and lose some weight. I'm a... read more

Chantix - Tips or tricks to manage nausea?

After 3 weeks on this drug, I am still smoking tho markedly less. It is helping a great deal - I am smoking 8-12 a day VS 30-40 a day. However, the last four days I have been miserable with nausea. It doesn't matter if I eat, I am sick for 1-6 hours after taking the pill. I walk around the house,... read more

I had 3 ciggerrettes today, can I put on a nicotine patch after smoking?

Is bisoprolol used to treat anxiety?

I have been taking bisoprolol for moderate high blood pressure and noticed it significantly reduced my anxiety. I am taking 10mg and quit smoking and now I'm having some side effects like short of breath, and intolerence of exersizing and excessive digestive issues. should I go down to 5mg?

What if you still smoke on Chantix?

My boyfriend has been on Chantix for 5 months now and he's still smoking. He has been smoking less. Instead of 1 pack per day he is smoking between 4 and 7 per day. I don't think he has actually tried to quit during this experience but rather hope the drug will work miracle.. I can't tell him what... read more

How long after you stop smoking, do you have keep taking Chantix?

I have been smoke free now for 2weeks. Still taking Chantix. It makes me really feel sick to my stomach. I have lower to taking 1 pill a day instead of 2. Still sick. Could I actually stop taking Chantix, ?

Will I pass my drug screening test for my job? Please HELP, any advice appreciated!?

Im a 6ft 145 lb male with a fast metabolism. I havent smoked marijuana in 24 days and my drug test is in less than 36 hours. Prior to my last day smoking i hadn't smoked for a week and before that i was a moderate smoker (couple times a week).I would say i have an average tolerance. For the first... read more

Nicotine - Can I take off the patch just to smoke one stick and then put it back?

I just started taking a Nicotine patch and i've managed to go through the day with out a cig however it's seriously hard. I'm wondering if i can take off the patch and just smoke one stick and then put the patch back on when i am done. I'm going to make sure this is not habitual but maybe it would... read more

Can you safely take Chantix if you have bipolar disorder?

I really want to quit smoking. I previously smoked cigarettes, a pack a day, from age 18-32, then quit using nicotine lozenges. I'm now 40 years old and have been smoking cigarettes again since last September. I'm currently smoking between 10-20 cigarettes a day. I have bipolar 1 disorder and my... read more