Champix User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Sic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I feel so, so sick and so depressed...but I did stop smoking in my first week of taking the drug as I felt too sick to smoke. I'm now in my last month, and I want to stop taking Champix, but I'm scared if I don't finish, I will start smoking again. The meds have made me so confused, I can't think properly. I have all the side effects they say you can get BADLY! I feel like I have the worst hangover ever! But I'm a non-smoker, and I'm losing so much weight. Just hope I can get through the last month. All I can say is I will never ever smoke again, and I can't go through this again!"

• 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."

• Sho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I didn’t think I could quit smoking, but using Champix has made it happen. Smoke-free for 2 months now. I joined the gym and feel healthier every day. My boys and boyfriend are very proud of me."

• 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!!!!"

• Ian...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Took Champix years ago. Had some nausea and mood changes but completed the 3-month course. It was amazing how well it controlled the cravings!! Remained a non-smoker for 9 months then stupidly thought I could have “just one.” Then I was hooked again. Have tried Champix again since, but the nausea, depression, and mood changes stopped me from completing the course. Thinking about giving it another go as nothing else works for me. I have diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, so I have to do something. This time I’ll get antiemetics from my GP and I’m seeing a psychologist for PTSD who I’m hoping will help with the depression and mood changes. I know most of these side effects ease after a while and nothing comes close to Champix for smoking cessation."

• 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!"

• Bah...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Didn't want to quit, consulted doctor to appease wife and daughter. Prescribed Champix and stopped smoking in the 3rd week, completed 12-week course with only 1 strange dream. Haven't smoked since."

• Ory...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I started taking Champix after 20 years of 20 cigarettes a day, trying all sorts of things: chewing gums, patches, e-cigarettes, all failed. I took Champix in the morning, 20 minutes after breakfast. If I took it on an empty stomach, it gave me nausea. The second dose I took in the afternoon, never after 7 pm to avoid any nightmares. Apart from nightmares, if I took it too late, I did not have any side effects. I gave up on day 3-that was 3 months ago. I gave up the tablets 1 month ago. I was worried about having cravings, but that did not happen. I’m a 3-month non-smoker. I’m socializing with friends who smoke 20 a day like I used to, and the worst I have to deal with is a few seconds of cravings, but not too often. Champix is the best solution for me."

• Fee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I was smoking 20+ a day, just smoking them because it was a habit, and a bad one at that. Then I decided to go on an e-cig. Yes, I just changed from one habit to another one. But after being dependent on my e-cig, I decided it was time to stop using it. I started the Champix, and I can say after day 15, I am free from all habits, and it feels so good to be back in control of myself instead of being controlled by cigarettes. I am still using the Champix, but they do give me vivid dreams, but that will pass, and if I wasn't using the Champix, then the smoking wouldn't go away. So, on a plus side, I would sooner have the dreams for a while. I am so pleased with myself that I can go on a flight and not have to worry about when my next nicotine fix will be. Now I don't have to use nicotine nor want to anymore."

• Gra...
• 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."

• Lio...
• April 9, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I hope this will appeal to those considering taking Champix, more specifically those with doubts they will ever give up. I have been a smoker for the last ten years, and I've tried giving up once, which didn't even last 24 hours. I started Champix two weeks ago (currently on the last day of my 2nd week), and I continued to smoke on Champix for the first week and a half. Throughout this time, I found the taste of smokes to be revolting, and I would throw away half cigarettes, which is unlike me. I thought the medication would work its magic and make me stop smoking, but no, that magic and the work had to come from me, so I set my quit date for the Thursday of my second week. I am now 4 days smoke-free! It really works and helps!"

• Bud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "So I started taking Champix in early March, smoking a minimum of 12-15 cigarettes per day. Almost immediately, it started to reduce the amount I smoked. Within a couple of weeks, I was down to 4-6 cigarettes a day. A few weeks later, I was down to 2-3 a day and could not stand to smoke the whole thing. By week 6, I didn’t really need it anymore, I had no cravings. The only side effect was nausea, which went away completely after no longer ingesting nicotine."

• Law...
• March 26, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I'm 58 and was a pack-a-day smoker for 15 years. After one day on the pills, I stopped smoking. It's too easy. Minor side effects. The second week, I went onto half dosage. Because I could. Don't recommend. I'm on 25 days now, 25% dosage. I'll continue for a few weeks, gradually reduce the dosage. Libido up. Feeling strong. I recommend with all my heart."

• Jim...
• January 5, 2021

For Smoking Cessation "I was coming up to 60 years old after being 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. I still occasionally fancy a cigarette, but they have worked well. My only side effect 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."

• ash...
• February 23, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I started with Champix 9 years ago and thought it was great. After 4 days, gave up the smokes and the beer. I was so confident that I was cured from smoking. After 2 weeks, I stopped taking the pills. DON'T DO THIS, IT'S DUMB. After 3 months, found myself back on the smokes as heavy as before. Another year went by, and this time I took the whole course of pills. Still gave up after 4/5 days of taking Champix, but happy to say I'm still off them 8 years later. Never think about them or care if I can smell them, they are no longer an issue-thank you, Champix."

• Ker...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Not only given up smoking in the last 14 days, but also feel sick at the thought of any animal product. Usually eat steak and omelettes. Now spent a fortune on vegan food."

• Whi...
• December 20, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am on week three of Champix and rather surprised at not only the complete removal of cravings and desires but also how all these side effects are not even happening. I will say it has made my dreams weird. All the people in my dreams now are just stupid! Clueless and annoying! It's like I know I am dreaming now and they are playing their roles poorly and I have to direct them stage left or right and give them their lines. Weird! But no nightmares at all. Was able to quit by day 8. Tried a few cigs since out of curiosity, but they tasted terrible and gave me no buzz at all, so it's not worth it. Nicotine replacement therapy is NOT the answer! I've failed a hundred times on the patch and the gum. This drug literally makes nicotine useless!"

• SNA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years. At the end of week 4 on Champix. Still have a slight craving for cigarettes, but can deal with it. Side effects included slight nausea soon after taking the pill in the morning, accompanied by a light headache occasionally, but not at night. Struggled to sleep in the beginning, but now I sleep well now (maybe too well). It is definitely worth a try and worked so far where everything else I have tried failed."

• stu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I was a smoker of 45 years, had tried several times to give up, but nothing seemed to work. Eventually, I tried Champix and found that they really worked and have never looked back. I have not had a cigarette for 5 years now. With Champix, I found giving up relatively easy and wished I knew about Champix sooner."

• Nhb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I have only been taking Champix for just under 2 weeks, but it has made a huge difference in cravings. I have a history of depression, anxiety, sleepwalking, and nightmares, so this was a last resort for me, and I was quite nervous to try Champix. I was a 15-20 cigarettes a day smoker, and my mood levels would drop to dangerous levels every time I would try to quit. Since taking Champix, some days I only have 2-4 cigarettes a day, and my mood hasn't suffered yet. I have suffered from severe nausea after taking the medication a few times, as well as stomach cramps/constipation and headaches, but it has made quitting so easy that I'm going to continue taking Champix."

• 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!"

• 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!"

• Ves...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Back on Champix after quitting for 3 years, using Champix as I know it does work! Have been back smoking since June 27, 2019, due to a stressful time & want to nip it in the bud now! I know what to expect, but to everyone who wants to try, it’s worth it! Can’t wait to be a non-smoker again!"

• Phi...
• April 17, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I found myself almost immediately repulsed by the taste of smoking after only 4 days of taking Champix. Granted, there could be some uncomfortable side effects, but the end result is well worth it. I have no desire to smoke any longer."

• 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."