Chantix and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Don...
• September 27, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I quit smoking 12/7/2007 while using Chantix. I have not touched a cigarette since. I do not crave cigarettes. I do not think about them. I tried everything around to quit, but not until Chantix did it take. I love the freedom from not worrying if I have enough cigarettes, and I can't imagine the cost of it now. I remember it caused some nausea and vivid dreams. I wasn't a happy person while quitting, but the end goal was so worth it. No cough anymore! I almost forgot about that annoying smoker's cough. It goes away. It really does. Wishing everyone good luck and good health."

• Ton...
• November 22, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am a very grateful 43-year-young woman. I quit smoking for the 1st time after smoking for 24 years. I was having an elective surgery, and my surgeon said I had to quit 14 days before my procedure, which I ended up quitting 12 days before. He nicotine tested me the day of my procedure to be sure I hadn't smoked. I let him know it had only been 12 days, and I was able to have my procedure! I began taking Chantix on 3/27/08, and by the next morning, they already tasted bad. I had my last cigarette at 7 am on 3/30/08. I took Chantix for 30 days and have never craved or smoked again. It's been 7 years and 8 months. When I think back, it's hard to imagine ever smoking, which may seem crazy since I smoked over half my life. The love of my life always tells me it's hard to even imagine that I was a smoker, and he would have missed us if I was still a smoker since he would have never pursued me if I smoked. I only had 2 side effects during those 30 days. I was nauseous for about 20 minutes after I took the medication and had vivid dreams. Thank you, Chantix, for giving me a life that I would have never had if I still smoked!"

• Anonymous
• January 24, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I've been a smoker for over 10 years now and also a heavy drinker (borderline alcoholic). I've tried every way possible to quit with no success until Chantix. It's only been a week, but I have zero interest in smoking. I have had a few side effects: I'm extremely nauseous if I don't eat beforehand, weird dreams, slight irritability/anxiety, constipation, and a good amount of loss of concentration (forgetting to complete simple daily tasks at work). However, I feel overall great, the withdrawal is so minimal, the thought of smoking makes me sick, and a plus is I have zero interest in drinking either! One BIG suggestion is this medication really, really works wonders, but you have to want it and make the change."

• Mor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I was a pack-a-day smoker who had quit for 16 years. Bummed a cigarette and was hooked again. Smoked for 6 years after that. I bought 2 packs the day the prescription was filled. It took me 6 days to smoke them. I have been smoke-free since Feb 5. I still have to fight the urge to smoke, but it is getting easier. I made it one month on Chantix, taking 1 mg instead of 2, which made me feel slow. I had some nausea after taking it, but had to stop because of the constipation. It was terrible. I feel better now. I have more energy, my lungs feel cleaner, and I smell better, and I think my eyesight has improved. I substituted a toothpick when the urge hit, no calories. As long as I don't light up, I'll stay smoke-free."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "At 31 years of age and a smoker since I was 13, I didn't think there was hope for me. The habit slowly caught up to me, and I found myself a pack-a-day smoker for over the last 10 years. Smoking when I was happy, sad, or angry, it was a constant companion for so long, and I honestly thought I'd die of COPD on oxygen, begging for that last smoke. Chantix truly changed all of that. It completely eliminated the physical craving, leaving the rest up to me. How bad do I want it? I'm over a week deep. This is the longest I've gone in 17 years without a smoke. I owe my life to Chantix. I had some initial nausea and wild dreams, irritable...but I'm smoke-free. I can beat this. YOU can beat this. Good luck!"

• Sas...
• March 27, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I am 77 and have smoked on and off (more on) since I was 23. I was diagnosed with moderately advanced COPD with emphysema. I am on both maintenance and rescue inhalers. Breathing had become a struggle, and I was very close to being on oxygen. I am, by nature, a negative person, so I did not think Chantix would work. I couldn't do anything without being out of breath, I had to stop smoking. I started Chantix and set a quit date. After about 4 days, I felt better. My horrible cough was gone, and I could breathe better. I quit February 7, 2019, it is March 27, and I am able to be active again without being breathless. The only side effect is nausea, and sometimes it is bad. I have found that it is better if I eat something before I take it. Bottom line, the Chantix definitely decreased my desire to smoke, and I was a hardcore smoker for many years. Just remember, smoking is an addiction, and you will always be addicted to smoking. You can never have another cigarette. Be careful."

• rep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "This is my 3rd time taking Chantix. The 1st time I took it for 3 months and quit smoking for 3.5 years. I experienced the dreams but no other side effects. The 2nd time I took it for 1 month and quit smoking for 6 months. I still had the dreams but had nausea also. This time I've been on it for 4 weeks, smoke-free for 3 weeks. I'm having the dreams and had nausea for only the 2nd and 3rd week, but in the 2nd week, I started experiencing more side effects. I started feeling tired, lazy, bummed, and in a bit of a depressive state. In the 3rd week, I became paranoid and obsessive with racing thoughts. It's hard to focus, and now in the 4th week, I question if I'm hallucinating or dreaming. No thoughts of suicide. I quit taking it today and hope to stay smoke-free."

• P58...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Constant ringing in ears. Crazy dreams, some are nightmares. Tongue is dry and has a metallic taste. Thirty minutes after the morning pill, stomach ache, nausea, extreme sweat. At night, lots of sweat. Hard to go to sleep. Lots of unhappiness and irritation. Good news, quit smoking on day 4. I am 22 days later and not one cigarette."

• 100...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "After taking Chantix for only a week, I was able to stop smoking completely without any horrific withdrawals or anxiety. The very first pill I took made a noticeable difference in the taste of cigarettes - they started to become disgusting, and after a while, I was smoking just because I had them around rather than because I really wanted them. Once I ran out, I just didn't buy any more and still haven't. It's been almost 16 days now without a cigarette, and I honestly never think about them anymore. The worst side effect is nausea, which made me vomit only once, but after reducing my dosage by half, I do not have any more side effects. I also don't take the medication twice a day. I only take half of a pill at night. It works wonders!"

• lco...
• April 23, 2008

For Smoking Cessation "I started taking Chantix on 3/12/08. I quit completely on day 4 and was amazed at the few cravings I had. It was more habits than cravings. The nausea was bad for me for at least 2 weeks. I am no longer smoking and don't want to anymore and don't plan to EVER again. I stopped taking Chantix 4/20/08, and am doing just fine on my own. I was a 38-year-old heavy smoker."

• al ...
• September 21, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "51 years old. This last week marked my 1st year in 36 years as a smoke-free year. Still taking Chantix. Scared to stop, but no side effects. Ok, I felt nauseous for a minute or two once or twice a week, but I did used to stick an ashtray in my mouth, so I will pay that price. Anyway, if it works for you and you still think you need to take it, that's ok. This is what works for me. Just putting it out there."

• Joh...
• December 2, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 20 years. I tried everything, Zyban, patches, gum, hypnosis, vaping, etc. I had no problem making it a few days, and a few times I even lasted a month, but I could never make it stick. I thought I could never quit. Chantix worked. Don't get me wrong, the side effects are awful. I had horrible, vivid nightmares. It also gave me painful stomach cramps and made me nauseous within the first 30 minutes of taking them (I found that taking the pills with a glass of milk helped). I'm glad I stuck with it though. I ended up taking the pills for about 3 months. Stopped smoking about 1 week in. It has now been almost 2 years smoke-free. I still have the occasional craving (maybe once a week), but they pass within a few minutes."

• Sar...
• June 4, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "After a health scare, I opted to try Chantix even though I was a bit nervous about the side effects. So far, I am amazed with how well it's working. Definitely got some nausea (pretty bad) and headaches, but helped a lot if taken with food. Dreams were vivid, and I remember them more, but nothing awful. I just started a week ago and stopped smoking fully 3 days ago - obviously a long road ahead, but I can't believe how easy this has been. I have had no withdrawal symptoms, very few cravings - which I can easily shake off. I've been smoking a pack a day for 20 years and never thought I quit! I highly recommend."

• Daw...
• June 4, 2021

For Smoking Cessation "Day 17 on Chantix, and I have not smoked a cigarette in 14 days. The smell is repulsive to me. The only side effect I've had is a little nausea, but not enough for me to stop taking this pill. I love it! I will never smoke again. I am 52 years old. I've been smoking 30-plus years, a pack a day, and I am done forever. Thanks, Chantix!"

• Bon...
• January 20, 2021

For Smoking Cessation "Chantix has been a surprise to me. I quit at about the third week. Just didn't feel like smoking and didn't care about it anymore. Weird. And awesome! I took Chantix for 2 months, the last two weeks I only took the morning dose. Just quit the pills completely a few days ago. I have smoked forever and never thought I would stop. I have 5 weeks under my belt, and I know I will never smoke again. I had no major side effects. Dreams were a little vivid, mild nausea with the morning pill sometimes. My advice: eat and drink a full glass of water when you take the medication. Most of the time it didn't bother me, and if it did, it only lasted 15 minutes. My other advice: don't drink alcohol and/or take recreational drugs with this medication. Also, alcohol lowers your willpower. So just commit to a few months of no alcohol to change the rest of your life!"

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "This is the 2nd time I've taken Chantix. I have learned a few things to watch for this time. First, you MUST EAT when you take the medication. If you don't eat, you will get sick. Second, the dreams are so strange. They aren't scary, but they are vivid and odd. This medication has worked well for me. Stay on the medicine the full 90 days. I quit smoking at day 10 both times. Do remember that this drug doesn't work the same for everyone, so be careful."

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

For Smoking Cessation "4 years quit, after 30 years of smoking. I really didn't even want to quit, but took it on my physician's advice. Smoked while taking it for 7 days (day #4 I could tell it was working well). Quit and took it for 7 more days and never had an urge. I could be right next to someone smoking, after I ate, while drinking, and not ever feel the urge to return. No side effects, except maybe slight nausea the first two days."

• Ema...
• December 13, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Please be careful with Chantix. I could tell it was starting to work within the 1st week but also noticed increased irritability and nausea as side effects. To me, that was something I could deal with. Moving on... I started my second week, and I felt a very deep depression setting in. I had feelings of anger towards my children. I also felt very sad for no reason. I couldn’t get anything done at work. I was irritated by everyone’s presence. The depression while on this medication hit me fast and hard! I have 2 small children, and I am their protector, I cannot risk losing my mind! I started losing my ability to be an adequate and involved parent. I didn’t enjoy anything anymore. For the safety of myself and my children, I have discontinued taking Chantix. I’ve read reviews of people having long-term effects on their brain chemistry after taking Chantix, and that’s not something I’m willing to toy with. I will have to use my own willpower to quit."

• Ex-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I was a smoker for 45 years, one or more packs per day, and have tried to quit numerous times. Nothing worked, not the patch, cold turkey, gum, or lozenges. With Chantix, it has been a miracle to be able to quit smoking and not even miss it. I am currently on Day 24 of Chantix and have been totally quit smoking for 19 days! Unbelievable. No real urge to smoke and absolutely no withdrawal symptoms. The only side effect of Chantix for me was a headache in the beginning (took Tylenol and it went away) and some nausea if I don’t eat before taking Chantix. For years, I have had a lot of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. I had a little trouble sleeping the first night on Chantix, but I have slept like a baby every night since. No nightmares, but definitely vivid dreams. I think that means I am sleeping deeply, perhaps. If you are ready to quit smoking and WANT to quit smoking, Chantix will work for you."

• Mak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I started smoking the day I turned 18, and at first, it was just as a joke, but over time, it became an addiction (I am 4 months shy of being 20). My family and friends hated that I smoked, but I didn't care until about a month ago when I tried to go on a hike and was quickly out of breath - I hated it. I decided to quit smoking and started taking Chantix only 5 days ago. I had planned on smoking through the whole first week, but on day 3, I realized that I wasn't craving it as much, and now on day 5, cigarettes taste absolutely terrible. I do experience some side effects: nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, and amazingly vivid dreams (not scary, unless you count a cat being able to literally multiply every few minutes as scary)."

• Lov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I never really believed I would quit smoking. I loved smoking. I wanted to live longer, and that is the only reason I wanted to quit. I chose option 3 plan on Chantix, 84 days to quit, you just cut in half each month. I had a lot of nausea, so I took 1/2 dosage for 3 weeks. At the end of 3 weeks, I went from 2 packs a day to 7-8 cigs a day. Started full dose at this time, and ate before taking that helped nausea, had a lot of weird dreams but slept better on Chantix. Today is my stop date, and I fully quit almost a month ago before my stop date. I have never felt as proud as I am right now, I did it. I just had to get past the first 2 weeks, then it was smooth sailing. I let Chantix do the work. Thanks, Chantix."

• don...
• June 18, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 37 years and quit with Chantix. I stopped after 3 weeks, continued medication for about 6 weeks. Side effects were some nausea lasting for about 30 minutes after taking. Did have some headaches. Had great dreams. I felt like I would never be able to quit, but 2 months before I started, I saw 2 of my coworkers quit, and they smoked like 2 packs a day while I smoked less than a pack. I started Chantix with a positive attitude that this was going to work for me and could not be happier with the results. I am now 6 months smoke-free, even had almost a full pack in my purse for about a month, then threw them in the back seat of my car one day because they were in my way. I am confident that I will remain smoke-free and with more money."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Both my husband and I started taking Chantix New Year's Day. I had set my quit date for January 31, and on January 18th, I had my last cigarette. My husband smoked almost 2 1/2 packs a day, and on January 31, it was his last day. You don't even realize that you are not smoking as much as before, and before you know it, you say, 'I've had enough.' I've only heard him say he was nauseated 2 times. I get nauseated more often, but it doesn't last long. It is amazing how it works. You may get a slight urge, but it goes away quickly. I do have dreams, but not bad ones. That is about the only side effects we have."

• cha...
• December 4, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I used Chantix twice before this, and quit every time. Hubby and I were on a cruise, just days shy of 4 years quit, and well, he had a bright idea to buy cigarettes at the store on the ship duty-free, because it was so cheap. We would quit when we got off the ship. After a few no, no, no's, well, 15 months later I just started taking Chantix at Thanksgiving 2015, and here it is 8 days later. Every cigarette I smoke tastes horrible. I went from a pack a day to 3 per day. In fact, my pack is empty and I am not buying another, so today is my quit day. I have had some nausea at times, lasting a few minutes, and very interesting vivid dreams, not scary or bad, but I feel the dreams disrupt my sleep and make me tired during the day."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I tried to quit smoking off and on for 3 years. Tried the gum, the patches, and cold turkey. A couple of doctors talked to me about using Chantix, but I was hesitant due to possible side effects. The only side effect I experienced was nausea after taking the pill in the morning, so I switched to taking it before bed. After 2 months, I was completely smoke-free. I smoked about 5 cigarettes a day at first (down from 20), and now I've been a non-smoker for 2 months. I plan on taking Chantix for a total of 6 months and then asking my doctor how to wean off of it."