Champix and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• bja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2015

"I was 23 when I went on Champix. I chose day 8 to stop, but when day 8 rolled around, I had one smoke left in the pack, so I just said to myself this is the last one. From that day forward, I haven't touched a cigarette, and I feel great. As far as symptoms from taking Champix go, I just had quite severe nausea when I went up the dosage and found that I needed to eat prior to taking and then eat a small amount straight after, and usually that would keep the nausea at bay. But the nausea now was all worth the success I've had from it. I had no other symptoms apart from the nausea, and I didn't even finish the pack like you're supposed to when I felt confident enough I completely stopped taking the tablets altogether. I would highly recommend!!!"

• Lan...
• March 7, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I was only 2 weeks on Champix, I was planning to go on for more than a month, but that all changed after day 9 when I exercised willpower and quit smoking any small amount of cigs I still smoked. The first 3 days were the worst when it came to cravings, but they were bearable compared to the cravings I had when I was trying to quit without Champix. Honestly, one of the best things I have come across. I only had minimal side effects such as nausea and headache, and I felt extra tired, so usually went to bed earlier, but I did not mind any of those! I am so happy that I am now 9 days smoke-free and barely get any cravings, and even if I do, they go away fairly quickly! I can finally say I am smoke-free after 8 years of 20/30 cigarettes a day!"

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I tried this drug 2 times before. Each time I stopped smoking for a couple of months, however, I took up smoking again on both occasions. This last time I changed the way I thought and took the entire prescribed amount each day as directed. I didn't suffer nausea this time, and I think it is because I ate a full meal and had a glass of water prior to having the medication. I also made a decision that I would never touch a cigarette again. I made sure I was around people who smoked during the first few months, and anytime I craved in these situations, I told myself I wasn't a smoker and it was disgusting. 12 months on, I feel fantastic, and I don't miss being a smoker at all!"

• hap...
• February 29, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I have been a pack-a-day smoker for a while now, and I genuinely loved smoking and the feeling it gave me. I wasn't motivated to quit and was only doing it to satisfy family. After the first week, I had quit. The smell of cigarettes made me nauseous, and the thought of putting one in my mouth made me physically gag. The first two weeks, I felt no side effects and couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. It wasn't until the third week that I started to get extreme nausea and pain, but that only lasted 5-10 minutes, half an hour after I took the tablet. What's 20 minutes out of your day feeling pain when you could possibly die at 50 from cancer? Nothing. It is worth it, and everyone owes it to themselves to try."

• Del...
• November 5, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Started this medicine about 6 weeks ago. I stopped smoking on day 14. I just woke up that morning and thought, “No, I’m not smoking today,” and here I am 27 days later smoke-free. Cannot believe it, TBH. My sense of smell and taste is still amazing me. From the 3rd day off cigs, I could smell everything: people's perfume, their sweat, aromas, detergents, etc., it is mad. Usual side effects: nausea and feeling faint when taking meds. However, when taken on a full stomach, I’m fine. Definitely increased appetite. I’m usually slim, toned, gym fit. I’ve stopped the gym and eating lots of garbage. Going to sort that out this week. I'm not fond of meds, but they definitely work. I don’t think my mood is low, but friends say I’m a bit irritable. I notice words don’t come to me quickly, which is a side effect. Nothing major, though. Sooo happy I am not smoking. Saving a fortune and feel really clean. Be cautious if you have any mental illness. Oh, be prepared for the vivid, weird dreams."

• Mar...
• May 9, 2021

For Smoking Cessation "30 years of smoking 20-30 a day. My personal experience of strange “side effects” appeared to be as follows: only taking on a very full stomach, nausea. A strange body odor like French Onion Soup. Labyrinthitis towards the end of my course. But most bizarrely, my usual extreme social anxiety and fear of telephoning and speaking to people completely changed, I felt euphoric and completely in control for the first time in my life. I booked a week in another country for myself and some family members: accommodation, train, and ferry tickets-the lot! Phoned around Dublin to find a specific doctor's surgery to get help for a family member who lives there. None of these things would ever have been possible before or have been since. I have only heard bad reviews of this and just thought I would give my account, as this has been a complete success for me. It is May 2021, and I haven't had any tobacco products since the 21st of January 2017."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I started taking Champix 2 weeks ago. I'm 62, been smoking since I was 13 years old, the last 10 years trying everything from the patches, nicotine gum, vaping-nothing works. After 7 days with Champix, I stopped because I became nauseated with the cigarette. I can say it's been 7 days without nicotine in my body. I'm so proud, and with Champix, it makes it a lot easier. Side effect: a bit of an upset stomach, maybe for 15 minutes after I take Champix after a meal, and I dream more, but so far that's it. I'm a happy girl not to be smoking anymore."

• Mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "This is my 3rd attempt to quit smoking using Champix. First 2 times got so nauseous I just gave up. Took with water and with food but still ill all day. Want to quit, so thought I'd give it another go. Was told by a person at the chemist how he had quit a 35-year habit and said to take tablets with a glass of milk. Am doing that and on day 6 and not one bit of nausea. Don't seem to have cut down yet but have noticed butting the smoke with still 1/3 off it left, so that's promising."

• Mr ...
• November 17, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I was initially a bit nervous taking Champix, as I suffer from depression, and having read up on it, I became aware that it could possibly re-trigger depressive symptoms (so far, it hasn't done). Having smoked for 36 years, I thought it was about time I kicked the habit once and for all. I haven't been a heavy smoker for quite some time (around 5 a day), but just couldn't kick it, mainly due to social triggers. It's day 10 now, and I haven't had one for 3 days. The cravings have completely stopped, and the thought of having one is quite repelling. Side effect-wise, I am getting a tiny bit of nausea, my glands are a little bit swollen, I feel a little bit under the weather. It's all manageable though, and nothing to really complain about. I thoroughly recommend it, as this has been the only thing that has worked for me."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 14 years, tried quitting several times, but always went back to cigarettes. At first, I was skeptical about taking Champix, the side effects alone are enough to scare anyone off. I researched and researched, read all the positive and negative reviews, and thought to myself, the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. I mean, anything is better than smoking. I took Champix for 60 days and quit about two weeks in. I had minor side effects, such as nausea, sleep disorder, and felt spaced out most of the time, all well worth the final outcome... smoke free. I am now smoke free for three months, and I couldn't be happier. For those of you thinking of trying it, I would definitely recommend the medication. Stay strong!"

• S L...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I haven't had a cigarette in 43 days, and I was still a pack-a-day smoker right up to my quit date. Just make sure you pick a day to stop and stick to it. The side effects I've had are 15 minutes of nausea after taking and the vivid dreams, but I've personally had no noticeable personality changes."

• che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I have been on Champix before and found that it was easy to quit while taking them, but found that 2 weeks or so after ceasing them, I started smoking again. I consulted my doctor about this, and he recommends that I take a second course, which is 6 months instead of the 3-month standard course, so here I am on DAY 8. I experienced nausea each time I had one smoke. DAY 9, I tried having a smoke in the morning and nausea again, so much that I haven't tried having another one yet today, and it's after 10 pm. I haven't struggled with that really, but have to say that I am feeling somewhat depressed. Also, I seem to get tired, but hopeful that I can stick to it and give up for good this time. P.S., I found it a must to take the tablet with a meal or a large snack, otherwise, the nausea was overwhelming."

• Scr...
• February 1, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 45 years, tried everything out there, including hypnotism, nothing worked. Tried Champix November 15, 2016, some weird dreams the first week, a bit of nausea, and also a headache now and then. Happy to say I have not smoked after setting a date. Within two weeks of starting the pills, I slowly reduced to 2 or 3 cigarettes per day, then quit. Took 2 x 0.5 mg pills per day for the month of December, then stopped. All good so far, still, once in a while, I get an urge, but one thing I read or heard that I find helps get through the urge is that the need for a smoke lasts about 3 minutes on average. So I find something to do. Now, February 1st, smoke and Champix free. Good luck."

• Tri...
• February 11, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Day 28 of taking Champix and day 14 of quitting smoking! I don't have any major side effects, other than nausea. After first taking the pill, I find eating a few soda crackers and drinking lots of water when taking it helps a lot! Thank you, Champix! I was a pack-a-day smoker for 30 years... I am 45 years old now and feel like I may have a healthier future ahead for me thanks to taking Champix!"

• my ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I have been smoking for 15 years. I can still remember the day I started. I'm 26 now, smoke a pack every 2 to 3 days. A year and a half ago, I wanted to quit smoking, so I started Champix. A week in, I started to get little cravings. By 3 months, I was totally finished smoking, no cravings or anything. So I decided to not take the rest of the 3 months I had left. I kept getting the awful nausea all day, even if I took it on a full stomach. I figured, 'I already quit, I don't need the rest.' Didn't smoke for 2 months after that. Was smoke-free for 5 months, then I started smoking again. It's been a year I've smoked again. But I started taking it again, so hopefully I can hold out. Pretty much what I'm saying is stay on for the full program, or it's not gonna work."

• Mfm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I am on day number 33, and I quit smoking 21 days ago. The first 2 weeks of the medicine will be a little bit hard due to the side effects, and after then it will be better regarding nausea, bad mood, and the crazy dreams. I hope not to go back to smoking after finishing the whole dose."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Started Champix 1/2/17, my stop day was going to be 14/2/17 to give me max time before stopping, but I managed to stop on 12/2/17. It's only been 5 days, but I could never imagine going 5 hours without a cigarette before Champix. Some bad dreams and feeling nauseous sometimes, but definitely manageable."

• AD3...
• March 6, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I used to smoke 40 cigarettes a day. I started using Champix, and I quit smoking after my third day. I read reviews and was scared, but it's a chance you need to take. I used all quit smoking packages, and nothing helped me as much as Champix did. Though, just like three out of ten people, I experienced nausea and felt tired and sleepy most of the time, but it was worth it!"

• Har...
• September 21, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Effective at stopping smoking, went from being a heavy smoker to stopping on day 11 and not felt the urge to smoke. Here comes the but: suffered tiredness and nausea the first couple of weeks, which my GP warned me about in advance. Didn’t really cover the mental health risks, either causing or aggravating existing issues. Within five weeks of taking this drug, I had spiraled out of control with depression and hit a really dark place. Fortunately, my wife noticed all this despite me trying to hide it, and took action. Within 24 hours of stopping, it was like coming up for air when drowning. The drug is very effective at stopping smoking, be very aware of the side effects. Wouldn’t advise taking this tablet if you live on your own or have existing mental health conditions unless you are fully aware of the side effects and have some kind of support mechanism in place. I genuinely think I would have taken my own life if my wife hadn’t forced me to get medical attention."

• Qui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "20/day smoker for 32 years. Never thought I would be a nonsmoker, even for a day. Started Champix on 2nd Jan 2017 and set a quit date of 17 Jan 2017 (trying to maximize smoking time, of course). The first day into taking the pills, I could feel the difference. By the time I got to the 8th and 9th Jan, cigarettes were tasting horrible. I forced myself to the 12th and could not smoke anymore. Smoked my last one at 9:20 pm on 12 Jan, woke up the next morning, called my boss, and said I wasn't coming in to work. Battled through two mornings of withdrawal symptoms, mainly behavioral/habitual. Only once did I get nauseous, and that was when I took Champix without food."

• Ric...
• August 15, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Took a full course 2 years ago. It was amazing. From 1 1/2 packs a day to not wanting one in 10 days. I had nausea after taking a pill (usually about 15 mins.), crazy dreams every night (took me about a month to figure out which event in my life these dreams were about - they were all so similar but slightly different each night), incredible lethargy bordering on exhaustion (I'd get out of bed in the morning, having dreamt more than slept, go to the coffee pot in the kitchen and more or less collapse - head down on folded arms on the counter for 10 mins. with legs so weak I could barely stand), yelling matches with people who wanted early starts at work. Not a happy time, but I'd quit and it was all worth it. 3 months after the last pill."

• Ber...
• February 18, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Female smoker of almost 50 years. Like all smokers, I have a constant desire to quit but am immobilized by fear. Heard about someone who quit taking Champix, researched the product, and all of the amazing people who shared their experiences online helped me make the decision to start this drug, despite my fears. I am completely blown away by how effective it is. I'm on day fourteen and haven’t smoked in 3 days now. Prior to my full quit day, my smoking reduced every day, I just couldn’t smoke! Yes, I had bad side effects: nausea and tummy pain the worst. Took omeprazole each morning before the morning tablet and ensured I ate before, during, and after taking the tablet. That helped a lot. I had a fuzzy head, dizziness, constipation, flatulence, everything. But all this will pass, and I will be a healthy, happy non-smoker. My chest has already cleared, and there’s not so much wheezing at night. Start it, stick it out, it will work for you. Good luck."

• Nic...
• July 18, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Nauseous every time I took my tablet, and I only had half. I would drink a bottle of water, and it would settle. 10 days and no more smoking - I stopped taking them and still a non-smoker. Highly recommend."

• She...
• September 19, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I felt great on the tablets - alert, motivated, calm, and centered from day 1. On day 4, when I went up to the double dose (2 tablets per day), I did experience quite bad nausea and tummy ache initially after taking a tablet, but found I could get the same effect from taking just one tablet a day and making sure I had eaten first to stop the nausea. By day 8, I couldn't really be bothered to smoke anymore and had given up completely by day 11. That was 5 months ago, and I haven't touched a ciggie since. I did the 3 months on Champix and miss how good they made me feel, but have to say while I still miss smoking and enjoy the smell of others' cigarettes, I have no desire to smoke. I will say though that I occasionally vape. I smoked for 30 years."

• Lyn...
• December 10, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am on day 10, and I am feeling very frustrated and feel that I am failing at giving up the smokes. Yes, I am starting to feel a bit nauseous, heart palpitations, dry mouth, and tired. Yes, I have slowed down on the smokes, but I feel that it won't be a quick fix! Why can't I be like everyone else and just not smoke?"