Champix User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Ben...
• June 24, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Tried Champix about two years ago, and although I didn't want to smoke, the side effects were too bad, and the doctor told me to stop them. However, I've since been back to GP, and I'm back on them, but I only take 0.5 mg twice a day instead of the 1 mg twice a day, and I've been smoke-free so far for almost 3 weeks. They do work, but you have to find your balance like with most medication. If you have tried everything, then why not try these? I used to smoke 20 a day for almost 30 years."

• may...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "So far, so good. I had been smoking for around 19 years, left smoking last month. It's been 25 days. A few side effects like excessive sleep, earthquake-like feeling, slight irritability in the evenings. Rest all is fine. All those old-time smokers should try it. The side effects mentioned in lots of Google forums are not true, and more importantly, all of them don't occur to one person. Compared to the side effects, the benefits are better."

• Mad...
• May 17, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "20 a day for 26 years. Tried e-cigs, patches, gum, even Allen Carr. Champix felt like my last chance, and damn, it worked for me! Yes to nausea (even with food) and vivid dreams, but no mood swings or irrational behavior (so far), and I actually have a long history of depression and anxiety, so I was really expecting that. I quit smoking on day 13 of the meds. Partly 'cause you HAVE to make that choice and partly 'cause it was just horrid to smoke. I can't even stand the smell now. A few cravings, but easy to get over them. It's only day 18, but I do feel really confident this is it for me now. Champix might not be for everyone, but if you really have tried everything else, then why not?"

• Roh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Fantastic to erase all symptoms of smoking. Only 3 weeks in, and yes, I have quit and am able to be around any smoker with no wish to smoke at all. But in saying that, I can't speak to my partner without having a full-blown outburst of rage. I can't sleep, I have vivid nightmares when I do, along with breakdowns because of the intense emotions. I get headaches every day. I can't be in large groups of friends without feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I can't hold conversations with more than one person at one time. I find myself thinking of things that should not be thought of. I was the complete opposite beforehand."

• Sil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I had great results. Within a short time of taking them, I had stopped smoking. Taking 2 tablets daily wasn't the best thing for me, so my doctor recommended only taking one, and that was perfect. I only took them for about two months, then stopped. I've been smoke-free for about 7 months, and it's been the best thing ever. I also was and am able to be around smokers without dying inside for a smoke."

• J M...
• January 8, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I had tried to quit smoking several times and always failed. Patches didn't work, nor did gum. The worst part was around day three, and Champix got me through day three pretty well, and I was able to continue on to the end of the two-week starter pack. I am now 5 months smoke-free and enjoying all the benefits that come with that. I found that after two weeks of Champix, I was willing to continue without taking any more. This might not work for everyone, but it was fine for me. I would recommend the product to any smoker. I didn't experience any of the after effects at all. I have since gained a bit of weight as the metabolic rate is now lower, but the main thing is that Champix helped me to stop without turning the cessation into a major drama. I now enjoy daily sport, which is new, and can have fun losing the weight I gained."

• Reg...
• August 26, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Guys, I was on this forum a few days back when I was desperate for answers. I loved reading everyone's varied stories about Champix and their experiences. I will try to make this as short as possible. I quit smoking 30 cigs a day 5/6 years ago but felt comfortable staying on the nicotine gum 2mg as a substitute. The thing is, I was going through 500+ a month. Ok, so I'm now taking Champix to get off the nicotine gum. Trust me, the first few days I felt anxious as anything and was chewing on the nicotine gum like a cow chewing the cud. I went through them even more quickly in a week than usual. Vivid dreams and nausea on and off. By day 7, my stomach was bloated like a balloon. Day 8, I was now on 1mg in the morning and 1mg in the evening, feeling ok. Day 9, sweet Lord, the tiredness. I felt so flat. I went to the doctor for a review, he said it would pass, and it did. I've now finished day 13 and feeling almost back to myself. Every now and then, I chew regular sugar-free gum because that in itself was another habit."

• Sai...
• August 21, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Well, I'm on day 5 of no smoking, truly amazed how I have gone from 20 a day for 30 years to nothing. I get the odd craving, but sips of water work to banish them. I'm into week 3 of taking tablets, and the only side effect is vivid dreams. I have tried to quit before, but Champix is the best, effortless, not even missing my morning fag with my coffee. If you're thinking of taking these tablets, I'd say go for it. Time for an update, almost week 3 of no smoking, had lots of cravings, but stuck with it and came out okay. Water really helps, small sips, or get a jigsaw to keep the hands busy. Even my non-smoking husband is impressed, he's heard so many times that I'm going to quit but have failed every time apart from now and a healthier bank account."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I have been using Champix for 18 days. I quit smoking on day 14 and am very proud that I haven’t had any urges to smoke. Furthermore, the smell of it repulses me. I have had no side effects and think this is due to taking the tablets halfway through breakfast and halfway through dinner. I make sure the last tablet is taken at least 3 hours before bed, so I have had no crazy dreams (as directed by my doctor). 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."

• JRa...
• 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 was 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 makes you resent that nauseous feeling when smoking (I guess that's part of how it works on the mind). I have been smoke-free now for four days. The extreme cravings have come up but go away as quickly as they came. I am on the 1 mg dose in the 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 the consultation of your doctor... it really seems to be working. All the best :)"

• Spi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Stopped smoking on day 8 as instructed and haven’t smoked since. When first starting the treatment, I noticed vivid dreams, aggression, and feelings of panic. These became more controllable as I progressed through the treatment. The day I stopped taking Champix cold turkey, I felt extremely agitated, panicked, and awful. That was today! I know I’ll never buy cigarettes again, which is amazing. I couldn’t even last 4 hours without buying cigarettes before. I think people taking it should be offered advice and support in dealing with the side effects, as they are powerful and really can put you in tricky situations. But I think I’m through that now and have gone from smoking up to 40 a day to nothing. Hopefully, the withdrawal symptoms from Champix itself don’t last too long..."

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "From someone who thought she would never be able to quit smoking. TAKE CHAMPIX!! After 3 weeks of Champix, not much felt different besides the side effects I had, like terrible nausea and vivid dreams. Thought it was a total waste of a good amount of money (it's not covered by insurance in my experience). 3 weeks and 2 days in, I did not need one cigarette at all, it was almost out of nowhere. 5 months in now, and I am still smoke-free. I only did the first month of the pill, the rest felt unnecessary. I feel so free. It is worth it!"

• Sun...
• July 12, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "It works, it really works... but I have felt absolutely horrific, but probably not as horrific as I would if I continued smoking... As a scientist, I knew the side effects could be bad, given that the medicine involves chemical neurotransmitters which some people, like myself-admittedly a sensitive soul-don't like very much. But it is worth it to me. It works; I woke up one morning and just didn't want to smoke anymore, the joy was removed. I felt great and empowered until the medicine built up in my system, then I began to feel dizzy, nauseous, would vomit if I took it on an empty stomach, and completely exhausted. But then the side effects of nicotine withdrawal in itself left me feeling a bit down in the dumps. I had another health issue simultaneously which made me feel a bit downer in the dumps, and Champix on top of that-I was a bit of a zombie. I don't advise buying from an online doctor, as this medicine really needs close monitoring; it is very strong."

• CEE...
• May 16, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I started Champix on the 19-4-16 and carried on smoking till my decided give-up date of 4-5-16 (may the 4th be with you, lol). I experienced a couple of days where I felt edgy, like I could hit someone or cry! I had 10-minute waves of sickness straight after taking the tablets and am now only left with the disturbed sleep on week 4. I am having trouble getting to sleep and was advised to take the second tablet earlier, between 4-6 in the evening, and am currently trying this. I drive for a living, so do need my sleep to improve ASAP! Having said that, this is a wonder drug, I am so impressed with it! I have no urge to smoke, no cravings at all. It's like I want a fag out of habit but don't need it. I will complete the 12 weeks but am very happy."

• Yaz...
• February 23, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I was a heavy smoker for 25 years, and I tried to quit that habit many times before, but I couldn’t, until two months back when I was walking in the mall, and I thought, why not ask the pharmacist for advice? So I did, and she advised me to use Champix. I wasn’t really convinced, but I bought it to try it. I started using it while I was still smoking, and by the end of the first week, the number of cigarettes reduced. I wanted to challenge the medicine and smoke, but I couldn’t. I felt bad every time I lit a cigarette. It’s been 2 months now since I quit smoking. I can’t believe it! I am a non-smoker?! I feel great, I am no longer worried about my health like before. I told my brothers and sisters about it, and they all quit smoking too!!"

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2010

For Smoking Cessation "I'm on day 16 now, I stopped smoking on day 10. Sometimes I feel the craving, but it's easily manageable. For side effects, I got nausea and constipation, also bad heartburn, hairy tongue. (I don't know if this is related to the Champix or not.) Overall, I'm happy with the results so far."

• Meg...
• 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 any more fatigue than I usually would. So far, so good! The dosage gets upped tomorrow into week 2, so we will see how that goes!"

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I am on day 9 and suffering terrible nausea and a severe headache that will not go away. Having to lie down and sleep due to tiredness and the headache. Not sure if I can continue with Champix. When will these side effects stop? I can't function daily."

• Qan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I have tried many times to quit and found it difficult, as patches, gum, and lozenges did not work. The side effects started on the first day. The nausea, abnormal dreams, and, to a lesser extent, inflammation of the nose were felt. By the time I was 2 weeks into treatment, the side effects were light or unfelt. With some effort, on the 15th day of Champix, I had stopped smoking. The first 2 weeks I smoked normally, slowly, you stop craving it and do not feel its effects when the dose is 2 mg a day. I am confident that I will not smoke again. In short, you have some willpower to stop smoking, start Champix, and put some effort into it. Always remember the benefits of stopping smoking. I feel much better already: less mucus in my lungs, more energy, better breathing, and the best part is the smell. I cannot urge you enough, please give it a try and remember full recovery takes 15 years after stopping smoking, so you might as well start as soon as possible!"

• jon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 30 years at 30 a day plus cigars, and Champix is a godsend. Make sure you want to quit and stick to the program, and don't buy smokes anymore. Oh, and think of all the extra spending money you will have. From straight away, I have saved heaps since I stopped 1.5 years ago and am able to buy things small and large with so much more ease, and I feel better and stronger."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I read all these comments before I started taking Champix. I was a little nervous about the side effects. I'm on day 6, and really only side effects are a little nauseous, but only slightly. I dream loads, so not sure that has changed, but remembering all my dreams and seem to dream all night. No bad dreams at all, a little difficulty sleeping when I went to the two 0.5 mg tablets, but I can cope with that. I smoke about 4 cigs a day now, and that's forcing myself, I don't want them. My mouth tastes horrid after, and it's like smoking a twig! Get nothing from it at all. I think my quit date will be sooner than I set, as I can't see me wanting to even light a cig up in a few days."

• Lit...
• August 23, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Day 20, no smokes, can't believe it. Have had most of the side effects but just keep on going and think they won't last forever. Been smoking over a packet of 30 a day for 40 years. JUST KEEP GOING."

• cor...
• March 8, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "this is a miracle pill. I have been smoking 30 years, I was addicted, had no willpower to quit on my own. Within a month, this pill kicks in for most and you notice that you no longer desire the cigarettes. However, you may still have to fight off the withdrawal that you associate with cigarettes, for example, coffee, alcohol, etc. You need to truly be ready to quit for this to work. We all know deep down if we are at the stage that we are ready. I thought I was ready 7 years ago, but the truth is I enjoyed it, so no motivation. As we age, it gets harder to bounce back from illness, so this made me realize it's time! It's been 10 days without smoking, and I am in disbelief. Wish I had taken Champix years ago, it does work."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Quit day was yesterday. Day 16 on Champix. Side effects of nausea and vivid dreams have been a struggle, but weighed up with how I have sailed the last 2 days, it's worth it. With willpower mixed and support of my physician, I recommend Champix if you truly want to stop. Early days, but 35 years of 20 a day, I knew my addiction had to be helped."

• 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."