Chantix and Vivid Dreams: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Cha...
• February 15, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I stopped smoking with Chantix six months ago, and I took it for three months. Chantix is a help, not a miracle, but it will help you to quit smoking. You will still experience some mild cravings, but they are not intense at all. I reduced those with stop smoking subliminal sessions you could find on YouTube. Chantix was covered 100% by my health insurance, thanks for that, and thanks to Pfizer. Side effects are not bad compared to smoking. Dreams were vivid, and I enjoyed them. I do advise if you can't stand the side effects, reduce the dose or do a liver detox before taking the pill. Unless you are allergic (rash), if that is your case, you might need to wait for Pfizer to come up with another drug. I hope you quit smoking like I did. Best of luck."

• 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."

• MLk...
• December 29, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I am so grateful for Chantix. I have been on it for 5 months. I smoked for 29 years. I have been smoke-free for 5 months. This is my 3rd time quitting, and I am so glad for this medicine. Never had any issues with this medicine. The only thing I had was weird dreams, but that was it."

• Ath...
• February 10, 2008

For Smoking Cessation "I used Chantix for 2 weeks and had to stop taking it. I was having very bad headaches, bad vivid dreams, anxiety, and I was extremely moody. My poor husband would just look at me, and I would get mad at him. It got so bad I was yelling at the kids for no reason, and I honestly believe that if I continued taking Chantix, I would be divorced today or worse. I was NOT myself on that medicine, so I stopped. It did, however, stop any craving for nicotine."

• Jua...
• December 20, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Been smoking for 10-15 years, menthol ones at that. Could not kick the habit without some assistance. A friend offered to help me on one condition: that I quit or she would want her money back. I took the challenge. The only side effect that I experienced was weird dreams. Here I am, 1 year, 6 months smoke-free, and loving it. Thank you, Chantix."

• 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."

• Mwo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 48 years and, like most smokers, quit more times than I can remember. I finally got tired of smoking and failing to quit and decided to give Chantix a try. Thirty days later, all the cravings were gone. That was two and a half years ago. Yes, I did have very vivid, cosmic dreams. I also found that giving up the habit-that is, those times in the day when I would routinely 'light up and live'-was sometimes difficult. That much said, I am so very happy that I made it and am no longer a smoker. Bottom line, no free lunch here. But the end result is worth it and then some."

• Mys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Chantix was the easiest way I could have imagined to quit my 30-year, 2-pack-a-day habit. It took two rounds since I fell off the non-smoking wagon after the first attempt, but I'm now smoke-free for over three years. I had some vivid dreams, but to be honest, I enjoyed them! :)"

• sco...
• February 8, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I had been a smoker for about 19 years, about a pack a day. I had tried a couple of times to quit smoking, but nothing ever lasted more than a week or two. I was nervous to try Chantix because of all the message boards about the side effects, but I tried anyway. Not even ten days in, I quit smoking. It surprised me how easy it was, and then a couple of weeks after that, I stopped taking the pill and I haven't had even an urge. I recommend it. I had a couple of super vivid dreams, but nothing crazy, and it was totally worth it."

• 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!"

• Kfo...
• December 17, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Was a 2-pack-a-day smoker. Took Chantix for about 4 months. Within 3 days, I went from 2 packs to about 8 cigarettes a day. Quit smoking completely within the first month. Side effects were minimal: some weird dreams and mild agitation. I actually miss the vivid dreams. I'm at 8 months smoke-free now. You do, however, have to want to quit. My prescription was paid for by a smoking cessation program in my state."

• cas...
• July 30, 2007

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked over a pack a day for 30 years, I took Chantix as directed and had a few side effects, upset stomach (only if I didn't eat) and dreams. I have been smoke-free for 6 months. I recommend Chantix to anyone who really wants to quit."

• MWF...
• March 1, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "For the last 25 years, I have smoked a pack a day and dipped a can every two days. I have been on Chantix for a month now and not had any tobacco for the last week! The week before that, I did have one cigarette. But only one in two weeks is still awesome. I do have some of the side effects. For instance, I have extremely vivid dreams, but they are not all bad dreams. I also have an upset stomach. I figure that putting up with these side effects is better than smoking. I would, and do, recommend this medicine to any smoker. It is truly a miracle in a bottle."

• Joh...
• July 13, 2007

For Smoking Cessation "My husband has been smoking for 35 years and started taking Chantix 12 days ago to quit, and he knows that the medication is working because his urge to smoke has decreased, and as of yesterday, he only smoked 4 cigarettes. 4 days ago, he found himself depressed and continues to feel this way. He is also experiencing bizarre dreams and dreams that are very real-life. He is a true believer that Chantix works, but we are both concerned about these side effects he is experiencing."

• Grn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "38-year-old female who smoked for 21 years. I smoked the first week on Chantix, and it tasted nasty. Before Chantix, I loved the feeling of inhaling the smoke. After starting Chantix, and because it tasted nasty, that feeling went away. I only took Chantix for two weeks. I didn't mind the weird dreams, but I could not stand the flu-like symptoms. My body ached, I was always tired, and shortly after I took the pill, I would get a bad upset stomach. After all of that, I would do it again in a heartbeat! I love not being a smoker. No more smelly clothes. Smoked a pack a day, so saving money there. Prior to Chantix, I tried electronic cigarettes to quit smoking, it didn't work. Now it keeps my hands busy. Three months, no smoke. YOU HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT!"

• 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."

• Dee...
• August 8, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I took Chantix for 25 days and stopped smoking once all the meds were gone. I started smoking when I was 14 years old. I am now 62. I started the Chantix last year and was hopeful it would work, and it did! I tried many things throughout the years and was never successful. Today I am 14 months smoke-free! My doctor was so against prescribing this and wanted me to try other things that I had already tried. Unfortunately, she left her group practice before I could tell her how Chantix worked for me. I am so happy about my success and hope that others will try Chantix too. The only side effect that I had was unusual dreams about once per week. But it was worth it to stop 1 and 1/2 packs of cigarettes per day."

• fin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 45 years. For the last 25 years, 2 packs a day. My health was horrible. I have now been smoke-free for 8 weeks! After only a few days, you will notice a positive change. The coughing, the mucus, the continual feeling of about to get sick, all but went away! I, as others, have found if you have trouble sleeping or feeling sick when you switch to 2 mg a day, cut them in half and take half at a time through the day. Also, take the last pill earlier in the evening. Chantix is truly a lifesaver! The dreams are fine as long as you keep positive about it and realize THEY are JUST dreams. The trade-off is so worth it!"

• deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I had smoked since I was a teenager, at about a pack a day when I finally said enough is enough. I used Chantix, which was prescribed by my MD, and that was Labor Day 2012. I had little to no side effects, may have had a weird dream, but hardly considered a night terror. I am 50 years old, and I am thankful every day now to refer to myself as a 'non-smoker.' I have had no desire whatsoever since then to ever consider smoking again... If you are on the fence and really want to stop for you, your health, and to free yourself from the prison of smoking, all I can say is that it worked for me, and I am thankful for my smoke-free car, home, life...."

• 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!"

• Wat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 30 years and took Chantix for 3 months. That was 7.5 years ago! It was absolutely the best thing I have ever done for myself. I did experience some stomach discomfort and unusual dreams, but they were well worth the result! I would and do recommend this medication for anyone who wants to finally quit!"

• 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!"