Champix User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Bristol
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Hi everyone I have smoked on and off for 10 years, I must say that I have completely tried almost everything, so one day I searched the net to see if there's a tablet for stop smoking, and wow I came across this champix. So I researched it, then went online doctor for a assessment, which I payed £35.00 for the starter pack, I took for 7 days and that was it, no more smoking, now back to my gyming. Honestly really is a bad habit and it's powerful, and those who do not smoke wouldn't understand how hard it is . I work for the NHS. Thanks for reading."

• YayId...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I have been a serial quitter for years. I have tried with NRT, praying, rehab, you name it. I’m on week 3 of champix, yesterday was my quit day. The first 2 weeks I had experienced hot sweats after each smoke which made me put the smoke down. I naturally cut back to a few of only half a smoke straight away and quit day was real easy. Today I didn’t think about it at all . A little tired and lazy during the day, but “so what” I’m just letting my body heal. Sleeping well, dreaming a lot, but I love that side effect! I’m feeling like “I’ve won the battle”! The only reason I never tried it earlier, is because people were giving me bad input, like”you’ll get mental health problems etc.. but it’s done the opposite. I can’t thank you enough. This has saved my life and my financial troubles in one swoop. No side effects at all today. Loving it.. !"

• trudy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I was prescribed Champix by my doctor and started on the them on the 12th January. I had to pick a date as a quit date, I chose the 25th Jan. I was a heavy smoker for over 20 years and on 2 packs of 20 a day (awful) I am proud to say I am a non smoker after taking Champix for just 12 days. To me this medicine is a pure miracle, I have to finish my tablets which were to last for 14 days. I have had headaches and really bad dreams that have woken me but I can live with that, I have no cravings at all to smoke and the thought of it does make me feel a bit of nausea. I just pray this last's as it truly is a miracle medicine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am approaching my 1 year anniversary as a non-smoker. I am 48 and had been smoking as of the age of 11. I tried to quit so many times over the years, even having my mother pass away from lung cancer wasn't enough to do it. Until I tried Champix. I don't know what it did to my brain but I haven't had as much as one craving this past year, and that has been the problem in the past. I smell smoke or have a drink and there I go giving into the cravings. Not this time. Best thing I've ever done for ME. I must admit I only used it for 7 of the 12 weeks but I found I was ready. The one thing I did that I would recommend to others is to ween off the pills like when you start them so it's not just a cold turkey with the drugs."

• Lottie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Champix has worked. I was scared of taking them but my health had declined and my fitness levels were shocking. I had a history with mental health issues like anxiety so you can imagine how scared I was given the long list of side effects. I took these with food and did not get any nausea, I haven't had one bit and have been on these 5 weeks now. It completely stopped my desire to smoke after 2 weeks. I'm short tempered, but my boyfriend and I discussed all this before I started Champix so we knew it was coming. Even he says it's worth it to give up. I have also had weird dreams but not bad ones. In yesterday's dream I won the Formula 1 racing in France! I haven't had any cravings & I'm pinching myself. I was also a heavy drinker and I haven't wanted one since I can't smoke. So my real test will be a glass of wine but I'm waiting until the 12 week course is up to drink as I don't want to fail and so far I haven't wanted to drink, all round I'm super impressed."

• Georg...
• May 29, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I never review products on line when I purchase them, but if this review can help someone quit smoking, I am more then happy to review this product. What Champix does is let you keep smoking for a week or so while taking the pills, but by the end of the first week, you don't even feel like smoking. I have smoked over a pack per day for just over 40 years, I have tried every trick I know for quitting during that time. I have not had a cigarette in 72 days. The pill takes care of the cravings for smoking, but not the mental urge to light up. At first that is a bit hard, but the urges get less frequent and come less often over time, toothpicks help. If you are trying to quit, your answer is with this product."

• Charlie
• February 20, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I’ve tried quitting smoking 10x. I even went to a smoking rehab clinic for a week 10 years ago. Have been smoking (if I’m totally honest) pretty much the past 40 years. I made a decision to try this product. I was worried because somewhere I’ve read some side effects info on it that worried me, but honestly - was up to 1.5 packs a day avg. and knew I had to quit. Started taking Champix Dec.08th. Still can’t believe how well if has worked. I even tried a cigarette three times over the course of the first 4 or 5 weeks. They tasted awful, and I didn’t even want to finish them. I actually made a conscience effort to try them, as my doctor told me the cravings would likely just evaporate, and cigarettes would taste awful. She was 100% right. I don’t even think about “testing” it’s efficacy any more. I have zero cravings, and minimal side effects. I couldn’t feel happier. I’m finally free. Thanks Champix."

• Daisy...
• January 22, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I started Champix on the 10 Jan 2017 didn't think it would work, by day ten I have stopped smoking. The first tablets made me feel very sick - it was better with food. I have not missed smoking. To everyone who wants to stop or if your finding it hard to quit - keep going you will do it."

• Marcdw
• January 21, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 20 years, tried gums, patches, hypnotised etc. No Joy. Took Champix, and on day 12 just effortlessly stopped. Minor side effects where a bit of muscle tension, a few minutes of nausea each day, and for the early weeks felt a tiny bit vacant in my mind (probably withdrawal) Stopped Champix after 12 weeks, and have now been smoke free for 7 months. Its been really easy, but always be ready to say 'no' whenever the opportunity arises to smoke. just gutted I never did it earlier."

• Emano
• October 15, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I started champix 15 days ago, 25 years of smoking. After watching my father die of lung cancer at the age of 62 , caused by him smoking . I cannot let my children see me die the way my father did . My father died in June so still pretty raw . 4 days in of taking champix I had side effects, headache, sickly ect . I felt like nothing was happening, and I was convinced it would not work for me. I was still smoking, still wanting and needing to smoke. Then day 14 came and something just clicked, I no longer wanted a cig, didn't crave it, For the first time in 25 years I have done a whole day without a cigarette . Feels weird, feels like I'm sort of grieving for it because I no longer need it . I could never even imagine my life without smoking, I couldn't ever imagine driving to work and not smoking 2 cigs on the way , or waking each morning and having a coffee and cig. My advice to anyone who's thinking " it's not working " give it a chance it's totally worth it . :-) ."

• George...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Absolutely brilliant I’m now on week 12 without a cigarette I stopped taking champix after week 3 dreams a bit weird felt a little bit sick and in first 2 weeks so tired but all worth it will never smoke again I highly recommend champix it works"

• Chuck
• September 7, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "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!!!!"

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

For Smoking Cessation "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."

• Jimbob
• January 5, 2021

For Smoking Cessation "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"

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

For Smoking Cessation "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"

• Cilksut
• July 9, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "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

For Smoking Cessation "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."

• Loveb...
• December 29, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "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! "

• rhond...
• September 13, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "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!"

• Jessi...
• April 7, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "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."

• JRano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I'm on Champix for the past twelve days. The first week of taking medication was an extremely horrible experience. I was nauseous most of the time especially after taking the medication and then still smoking but I knew that if I to really quit that this was my last and only chance. The medication slowly makes smoking less enjoyable and takes away the cravings a bit at a time and also make you resent that nauseous feeling when smoking (I guess that's part of how it works on the mind). Have been smoke free now for four days. The extreme cravings have come up but go away as quick as it came. I am on the 1mg dose in morning and evening, I have felt nauseous this morning but not as bad as the first week thankfully. I would highly recommend that you give this a try with consultation of your doctor....it really seems to be working. All of the best :)"

• Megz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I'm on day 7 on Champix and feel fine. I eat with every tablet, drink a big glass of water and I've had no nausea. I can feel the cravings subsiding, I'm not enjoying smoking as much and have already cut back to about 3 per day. I had nightmares the first night but that has eased and I just have vivid dreams that aren't frightening. Other than that, I'm waking up earlier than usual and not experiencing anymore fatigue than I usually would. So far, so good! The dosage gets upped tomorrow into week 2, so we will see how that goes!"

• KeeNewb
• April 22, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 28 years and I have a very addictive personality. I thought I'd never be able to quit smoking. It took me longer than what is suggested in the info pack for Champix, but now I am smoke free! It is truly a miracle. I have suffered with many of the side effects ranging from vivid dreams, nausea, increased frequency of migraine headaches, acne, eczema, dry skin, tiredness, to increased anxiety and significant weight gain. However, everything that I've had to go through as far as side effects have been worth it to say I'm smoke free and I know it will improve as I go back off of the medication. Good luck to anyone reading this who is still trying to quit. You can do it!!"

• Shellz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I have been using Champix for 18 days. I quick smoking on day 14 and am very proud that I haven’t had any urges to smoke. Further more, the smell of it repulses me. I have had no side affects and think this is due to taking the tablets half way through breakfast and half way through dinner. I make sure the last tablet is taken at least 3 hours before bed; so have had no crazy dreams (as directed by my dr). I know it’s only been 4 days; but I’m not pulling my hair out as I have before (not literally lol).. would definitely recommend as I have been smoking since 12 and I’m now 35.."

• Dingo...
• December 21, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Have been smoking for 38 years my cigarette intake had crept up to 15-20. I've never really thought about stopping but had a medical scare and thought right that's it ! Started Champix 7 days ago, I am truly amazed they are magic, I actually stopped smoking on day 5 not even wanting one no cravings. It's as if I have never smoked at all I just can't explain it. I would say the only side effect I've had is constipation. If you have any doubt about this medication don't they actually work. Amazing."