Champix and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• EB1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I LOVE smoking and had no intention of giving up, however, being plagued by a terrible cough (at 4 am in the morning!), my doctor said it was time to give up. I had half-heartedly attempted quitting before and tried many things which just didn't work, so Champix was the way forward. By day seven, I was going off fags and couldn't face them by day ten! The only side effect for me is the tablets have made me physically sick twice, and I've stopped taking my morning one as I can't bear the nausea. Also, it's still been HELL. My cravings have been severe, and it's still taken a strong fight for me to continue, although I also believe the thought of how awful they tasted on Champix stopped me from caving in! Day 21, and I have not had one puff!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I have been a packet-a-day smoker for 32 years, until a persistent cough noted by my GP sent me off for a chest X-ray. Diagnosis: COPD! I commenced Champix with mixed feelings. I really did love my ciggies and could not imagine my life without them. I did not pick a stop day, and on day 4 noted I had cut my packet-a-day to now lasting 2 days. I lit my last cigarette on the morning of day 10, took 3 draws, and thought, 'YUK!' That was 2 weeks ago now, and honestly, the smell or even the thought of inhaling a cigarette makes me sick and literally makes my stomach do tumble turns! I still get the nausea lasting up to 2 hours even with food, but have rewarded myself with a piece of jewelry with money saved so far!"

• 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."

• shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I'm a pharmacist myself. After hearing of the drug in pharmacology lecture, one of my friends decided to try this out, we were pharmacy students back then. Anyway, we couldn't get it in Iraq, so we got it from Dubai, UAE. He tried it last year and he quit, it's one year since he last smoked anything. He only took 8 pills of the 0.5 mg. I was inspired and did the same, but I finished two weeks counting today. I guess I will finish four weeks of treatment and stop. It's totally magical. P.S. The quitter should remember, nothing comes easy, there will be times of intense cravings, probably severe nausea from the pill. But think of the good thing you do to yourself in the long run."

• 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!"

• Gkm...
• December 30, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked 20 a day for 30 years, now onto week 7 of the program and still off the cigarettes. A few cravings, but do not last long. Problem is possible side effects: get nausea, which I can live with, feel as if I have a constant cold, but worst are the aches in the joints. Anyone getting these? On the upside, I am sleeping better than ever. Am cutting down the dose to see if this helps."

• Lou...
• November 3, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Champix is beyond impressive! I was advised to become aware of those 'triggers' that drove me to reach for that cigarette in the first place before starting Champix. Stress is notorious for that, as well as that after-meal cigarette. I came up with many different positive ways to get around those triggers by switching them up. By day 3 in my 2nd week of taking Champix, I could only smoke half of a cigarette because it tasted and smelled that bad! One smoke that day is all I had. Side effects of nausea don't last for long for me, maybe up to a half hour at most, but not a craving for nicotine since I started my 2nd week. This is what impresses me the most! I'm starting week 3 tomorrow and becoming smoke-free with incredible ease."

• jen...
• October 28, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I was a little nervous about taking this medication. However, after speaking to 2 of my doctors in 2 different fields, and understanding that there was a 50% chance of getting some of the serious side effects, I decided to try it anyway. My biggest concern was the depression, etc. because I was diagnosed as bipolar quite some years ago, but am very diligent with the taking of my medications for that. When I first started Champix, dizziness, tiredness, and nausea were apparent but wore off after a few days. More tiredness when I got to the higher dosage (1.0 + 1.0), the first 1.0 in the AM. This seemed to last for 4 - 5 days. Day 25 - I am amazed at the lack of withdrawal symptoms!!!!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "This tablet has 'ticked' all of the boxes for me as much as it has really helped me quit! YAY!!! I had been smoking for 35 years. Only 6 days in, I couldn't stand the taste of a ciggie!! Now I'm into week 6 on the Champix, still not smoking, but I feel so ill! Feel sick most of the day, every day, and for at least half an hour after the first morning tablet. I'm sitting growling at everyone to leave me in peace until the intense nausea passes. I have bad wind, I wake constantly throughout the night following some crazy and scarily vivid dreams, and I sadly can't remember what it's like to sleep until my alarm goes off! BUT..... I don't smoke and I don't miss it!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I just wanted to share my experience with Champix... I was reluctant at first to try this as I suffer with bipolar with long depressive episodes and had read some awful stories. I had to really persuade my GP to let me try Champix after failing at every other way to give up smoking. When I started Champix, I was smoking 40 cigarettes a day. I have now not smoked for 4 months. With very little cravings! When I first started it, it did make me feel a bit nauseous, however, that passed after a few weeks. I made sure I took the evening dose early due to strange dreams. So I would take it at about 5 pm, which helped a lot. It feels strange when you first start it, and it makes smoking taste awful, but it really does work. I also read the Allen Carr stop smoking book along with this medication, this combination has worked for me, and I really hope I continue to not smoke as I feel so much healthier and happier :)"

• Mrs...
• May 5, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Started Champix on April 23rd. By day 5, I did not like the taste of cigarettes, but persevered (you know how we do)..... My husband smoked too, and I hated the smell of his breath. By day 10, I could smell my own breath and have given up on day 12. This is my second day smoke-free, and it is easier than I thought it would be. Of course, there are cravings, but I am managing them. Side effects I've experienced are slight nausea, but it passes quickly, terrible flatulence! And some very vivid dreams, slight headache today, but I think that's the nicotine withdrawal. Definitely worth a go."

• 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!!!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Been smoking for 10 years now; and have had absolutely no willpower to try and quit. Tried many methods; patches, mouth spray, and so on; but to no avail. Only on day 8 of Champix, but, from smoking almost 20 a day, I'm now down to 2 cigarettes a day. And even with 2 a day, I can only smoke half and then the other half a few hours later. The taste is godawful and I don't even want the cigarette, it's just habit! The only side effects that I have had are nausea if taken on an empty stomach, and quite a few bad mood swings! But, the body is adapting to a new medicine, so it's quite understandable! I'd recommend to any smoker that has tried other alternative methods first; absolutely brilliant."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• Jax...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Champix worked like a damn! I was three packs a day. Moderate COPD! Tried many, many times to quit; tried gum - made me sick; tried patches - kept me awake and made me nauseous. It took three pkgs, but Champix finally worked! (spelled ChampTix in the US) BUT, and I'm telling everybody this; the worst side effect is nausea, and it was fairly bad. SOLUTION: buy a packet of Gravol (or its generic copy) and take the Champix tab WITH a Gravol. It ended my nausea, and I had no other side effects. My biggest thanks to all those fine folks who developed this drug. It worked really, really well for me. Good luck, Jack in Vancouver."

• 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!"

• 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."