Chantix and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ste...
• April 6, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am a proven success story! I started taking Chantix in 2013. I had great success with this product. To this day, I am a non-smoker and very proud of that. But I couldn't have done it without Chantix. I had been smoking cigarettes for about 20 years, and I thought I would die still smoking. At first, it made me a little nauseated while taking it, but after a couple of weeks, the side effects went away. I never had any suicidal thoughts. I am just a normal, everyday woman and mother. I wanted to quit smoking for myself and my children. I want to be around to see my grandkids grow up. Thank you to Chantix, my dreams will now come true. I feel as though I owe my life and gratitude to the makers of Chantix. They have given me my life back!"

• Wou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "It is a miracle pill! After saying that, you HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT! It does not take away the psychological aspect of smoking, just the need for the nicotine. You're going to want to smoke out of habit, you must learn to change the habits you had. Saying that, I'm amazed by Chantix!!! I have been smoke-free for 3 weeks and will never look back :) The only side effect I suffered was nausea once, because I didn't eat! You must eat something when you take it. No dreams, no mood swings, no depression. I'm 100% satisfied and would recommend Chantix to anybody wanting to quit!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Quitting was effortless! I did have nausea throughout the entire treatment after taking the pill for a couple of hours and had very vivid, sometimes horrible dreams, but the side effects were worth it!"

• kid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I am a two-pack-a-day plus smoker. Pretty much when I get up in the morning or sit idle, I chain smoke. I started Chantix 10 days ago. After one day of taking this wonderful medication, I dropped to 1 pack a day, some nausea, and some goofy dreams. After 1 week, I was down to half a pack a day. Today, on day 10, I have not smoked one cigarette. 1. You have to want to quit. 2. Chantix will not do it all for you, you have to make some effort. 3. Changing your daily habits is a great idea. Throughout the day, especially in the morning, first waking up is my hardest time, but as of today, I didn't give in. I got rid of all my cigarettes, tobacco tubes, and machine. I plan on staying smoke-free from here on out. If you want to quit, should you get on this product? I say YES, DO IT."

• sue...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I stopped smoking within 3 weeks of being on Chantix. This medicine made me sick to my stomach. I cannot even think about a cigarette now without wanting to vomit, the smell of any kind of smoke makes me sick. I'm glad I did this, I smoked for over 10 years, a pack a day."

• mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I did Chantix before and I quit for about 3 months, found out I had a tumor and started smoking again. Well, I took my first Chantix pill again, I am a back-to-back smoker, and I smoked 2 cigs in a row and got nauseous. Then I went out, smoked 2 more, and it made me nauseous, and then I threw up. Yep, I'm done, no more smoking for me."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I'm 30 years old and have been smoking for about 14 years now. Two years in a row, I've had bronchitis or some kind of respiratory infection. I smoked Newports, about a pack a day. It's my second week on Chantix, and already I can feel less and less cravings. Usually, I wake up and go right for a cigarette, and today I woke up, and it took about 3 hours for me to realize I haven't smoked and just did it out of habit. When I'm working my 12 hours at the hospital, I can now go my full 12 without craving. That was never possible before! I'm only giving it an 8 because I hear for some people, side effects kick in bad around 3-4 weeks. I've been nauseous once, but other than that, nothing. I really hope this is it for me! So far, I'm feeling hopeful!!"

• ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "My husband and I both smoked about 1 and a half packs a day and wanted to stop for our children. We began taking Chantix and smoked for the first week. We haven't smoked since then. The worst side effects we have had are some nausea right after taking the pill and some trouble sleeping. It's not the save-all pill as it still requires willpower, but it helps more than nothing. When you are ready to quit, the medication will help, but you really have to want it."

• ars...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "On day 8, decided that I can't take a morning dose, because no matter what, I usually can't keep it down. Initial nausea is fleeting but intense (much more so in the morning), and feeling somewhat nauseous all day. Ginger root pills don't touch this. Also experiencing regular/constant headaches. No problems with vivid or disruptive dreams. I'm going to bed earlier and sleeping like a champion!! BUT as a 20-year smoker, I don't want to quit (but feel like I need to), and Chantix is AMAZING at blocking the desire to smoke. Only a week in, smoking 1/2 as much or less, and solely out of habit. No cravings, cigs no longer taste good to me."

• Bub...
• November 14, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am 37 years old and have been a smoker for 23 years. I am currently on day 12 of Chantix. I absolutely LOVE it!! I have now been smoke-free for 3 days and I have NO desire to smoke! I actually set my quit date for Day 24, which would be Thanksgiving Day... but I stopped so much sooner! Since moving up to the 1 mg tablet, my desire to smoke decreased, and I was smoking less and less. On day 9, I went to smoke my morning cigarette, took about 3 puffs, and ended up throwing up terribly because they tasted so bad! That was enough for me to just stop, and I did! My side effects aren't too bad. I feel a little nauseated when I take it, but it goes away. I'm having vivid dreams, which are interesting but not scary at all! Hoping I stay smoke-free!"

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 44 years. It has now been 77 days since I had a cigarette. Chantix is a wonder drug. The worst side effect for me has been gas. Also, some mild queasiness at times. Totally worth it to finally be a non-smoker. Breathing and feeling better and proud of myself. I highly recommend Chantix."

• Bea...
• June 14, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 30 years+. Where I worked, we were going smoke-free. I knew I could not wait until lunchtime to smoke. We were given 6 months' notice. I waited until the 4th month, as I was not happy to give up my smoking. I had quit once before for a year, then, a challenging incident happened in my life, and I went back to smoking. So, I started Chantix the first of September, and it actually took me a month before I felt the need to smoke less. Yes, I had some nausea in the morning, but that was resolved with a piece of toast with peanut butter on it a half an hour before I took my a.m. Chantix. I could have actually stopped sooner, but I wanted to wait until my mom's birthday date to stop. This was great for me. I would have probably not stopped if it weren't for the Chantix. I went through two deaths of my parents within 6 months of each other and still had no urge or desire to smoke. Thank God for Chantix for me."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I had tried taking this last year and had gotten to the point where I wasn't smoking anymore. I had quit for about 2-3 weeks and decided I would be fine without Chantix. Needless to say, I ended up smoking again. I am now back on Chantix and have been smoke-free for 4 days now. I don't really feel the need to smoke. I can smell it on people now, and it makes me sick to my stomach. The only side effects I have really had are nausea and weird dreams. The dreams are just really vivid, not scary, and the nausea is definitely worse when I don't eat enough or drink enough water before taking the pill. However, side effects are definitely worth it. In just 4 days, I can feel a huge difference."

• AS6...
• August 7, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 32 years, one pack per day, and I took Chantix for a week while still smoking. On the eighth day, I stopped smoking. The first week was tough because the Chantix helps, but you have to decide to stop. After withdrawals for 2 weeks, I got over the hill and have been good since. Next week will be 2 months of being a non-smoker. This medicine is worth every penny. I did have some dreams and was not nauseated as long as I ate first. Good luck to everyone. This is doable."

• Kin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for over 20 years. I'm 38. Started when I was 15. Didn't ever think I could quit. I enjoyed smoking. I made the decision to stop. Got a script from my doctor. It was free with my insurance. Read side effects, and I was like, wow, okay, you can do this. Best decision I ever made. I have been tobacco-free for 3 weeks now. My kids love the fact that I quit. I've had a few weird dreams and nausea. But nothing I can't handle. Nausea goes away after a few minutes. I never really remember the dreams. So I give Chantix 2 thumbs up. However, keep in mind that you have to want to quit and be ready to quit for a successful outcome. I hope this helped. Good luck!"

• Str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I've smoked now for 24 years and was up to 1 pack a day for about a year. I started Chantix 1 week ago, and I continued to smoke in decreased amounts. However, on day number 3, every time I smoked, I felt nauseous, very weak, and got a very bad headache regardless of eating before taking it. I'm now on week number 2, and for the first time as of 7-2-18, I've only smoked once! I'm so proud of myself because by now I would've smoked at least 7 cigarettes! I know being smoke-free is attainable for me, but I do get very strong cravings, especially in the morning, but it is much easier in the evenings to fight the cravings. Thus far, the side effects I have experienced are constipation, increased appetite, nausea, tiredness, and vivid dreams, but good ones! So far, I would say Chantix is helping me battle the urge to smoke, and I do see a smoke-free road ahead of me!"

• kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I had a stroke at the age of 31 and had been smoking since the age of 15. So I knew I needed to stop now, and I took Chantix, and after 7 days, I quit!!! It was very easy to do. I did have some bad dreams, but not nightmares, and also some nausea, but I could deal with that. This product really works!!!! Would definitely recommend this product!"

• m65...
• August 15, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I've been a half-pack-a-day smoker for 20 years. I'm 36 now. I started Chantix a month ago, and I smoked my last cigarette about a week in. I didn't even finish the whole cigarette, I didn't feel the desire to. My husband is a smoker, so I was afraid his smoking would tempt me, but it didn't at all. The only side effect I experienced was nausea immediately after taking the pill, and it lasted for about 30 minutes. I started taking the pill with food, and no more nausea. I've been sleeping like a baby too, an added bonus! Never had nightmares like others described. If it weren't for Chantix, I'd still be smoking. This drug is a lifesaver!"

• MeJ...
• October 19, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Took Chantix for about 8 weeks. Initially very crabby (horrible) that never went away during the course of meds, nauseated and couldn’t smoke much if I wanted to. Cravings decreased and really started hating cigarettes - cut down some. Coffee + Chantix did not mix well for me. Week 9, I’m thinking this is not working and quit taking the pills. 2 days later, I was having caffeinated coffee and smoked and felt like I was going to die - foggy brain, shaky, cold sweats, clammy hands, anxiety x 10. Forget it. I’ll try to quit on my own. No more of these pills."

• CCS...
• June 21, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I've been a 1/2 pack a day smoker for 10 years. I'm now 27 and decided I was done with smoking! I'm on day 4 of Chantix, and today I've felt no urge to need to smoke. It really was out of habit this morning. So strange not having that feeling of the release when I would finally get a cigarette. I'm sure I could have gone without that 5:30 am cig. It's 6 hours later, and I don't have the need to have one. I am experiencing nausea for a few hours after the am dose, but nothing that isn't tolerable. Also, I have Aetna, and it was completely covered, $0 out of pocket."

• mic...
• October 16, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I've been a smoker for 10 years. I have tried the gum, patches, and the vaporizer ciggs, nothing worked. Nothing worked because I wanted to smoke, I enjoyed it. I'm on day 18 of Chantix, and this is my first day without a cigarette. I'm having all the side effects: nausea, vomiting, gas, constipation, dreams, can't sleep, and don't have energy. I wonder if this pill is made to do this so you won't want to smoke? I'm going to be a trooper and finish up my packet of pills, but the side effects are enough to make a person want to quit. I will say it reduces your cravings and makes a cigarette taste nasty. I'm hoping that all these side effects are worth it in the long run."

• Smo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 31, 2012

For Smoking Cessation "Chantix is amazing. I got whooping cough and had to quit. I had tried everything to quit prior to getting whooping cough, but nothing worked. Chantix did. It massively decreases the urge to smoke. Love this. For all those claiming to experience nausea with Chantix, I did too until I started taking Chantix after eating and with a full glass of milk. Take your Chantix with food or milk, and this should eliminate the nausea side effect completely. That's how I take Chantix, and I no longer experience nausea. I also experience intense dreams, but they're not nightmarish, just very wild, illogical, and just plain silly dreams!"

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I have been on Chantix for a week now, and every time I take the pill, it makes me really ill for about 1-2 hours, then I feel totally better. I eat first, but it doesn't seem to help, so the thought of a cigarette makes me sick. I have not smoked in 2 days and have no desire to. I am still going to take the pills."

• lud...
• December 14, 2007

For Smoking Cessation "I am on my second month of Chantix and am smoke-free. The craving for a cigarette is still occasional. I have experienced mild nausea for about 30 minutes after taking pills in the morning and at night. One thing that concerns me is the lethargy. I just don't want to do anything at all, which is not like me at all. My husband and I discussed this, and we have agreed that I will at least finish the second month of the pill. I think the side effects are worth not smoking. Good luck to everyone!!!!"

• Jus...
• August 11, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "This is the third time I quit smoking, so I hope I can provide some assistance to others. Chantix won't make you quit, but it helps reduce the cravings and takes the edge off those cravings. No vivid dreams, but I experienced nausea. Taking the morning pill at least an hour after breakfast and plenty of water beforehand helped me. When I get a craving, I take a deep breath and hold it as long as I can. It kind of simulates the smoke going into my lungs and satisfies my craving. Brushing my teeth often also helped me."