Varenicline and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 5)

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!!!!"

• 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."

• 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!"

• Scr...
• February 1, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 45 years, tried everything out there, including hypnotism, nothing worked. Tried Champix November 15, 2016, some weird dreams the first week, a bit of nausea, and also a headache now and then. Happy to say I have not smoked after setting a date. Within two weeks of starting the pills, I slowly reduced to 2 or 3 cigarettes per day, then quit. Took 2 x 0.5 mg pills per day for the month of December, then stopped. All good so far, still, once in a while, I get an urge, but one thing I read or heard that I find helps get through the urge is that the need for a smoke lasts about 3 minutes on average. So I find something to do. Now, February 1st, smoke and Champix free. Good luck."

• hap...
• February 29, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I have been a pack-a-day smoker for a while now, and I genuinely loved smoking and the feeling it gave me. I wasn't motivated to quit and was only doing it to satisfy family. After the first week, I had quit. The smell of cigarettes made me nauseous, and the thought of putting one in my mouth made me physically gag. The first two weeks, I felt no side effects and couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. It wasn't until the third week that I started to get extreme nausea and pain, but that only lasted 5-10 minutes, half an hour after I took the tablet. What's 20 minutes out of your day feeling pain when you could possibly die at 50 from cancer? Nothing. It is worth it, and everyone owes it to themselves to try."

• 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."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I just wanted to share my experience with Champix... I was reluctant at first to try this as I suffer with bipolar with long depressive episodes and had read some awful stories. I had to really persuade my GP to let me try Champix after failing at every other way to give up smoking. When I started Champix, I was smoking 40 cigarettes a day. I have now not smoked for 4 months. With very little cravings! When I first started it, it did make me feel a bit nauseous, however, that passed after a few weeks. I made sure I took the evening dose early due to strange dreams. So I would take it at about 5 pm, which helped a lot. It feels strange when you first start it, and it makes smoking taste awful, but it really does work. I also read the Allen Carr stop smoking book along with this medication, this combination has worked for me, and I really hope I continue to not smoke as I feel so much healthier and happier :)"

• 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!!"

• Mrs...
• May 5, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Started Champix on April 23rd. By day 5, I did not like the taste of cigarettes, but persevered (you know how we do)..... My husband smoked too, and I hated the smell of his breath. By day 10, I could smell my own breath and have given up on day 12. This is my second day smoke-free, and it is easier than I thought it would be. Of course, there are cravings, but I am managing them. Side effects I've experienced are slight nausea, but it passes quickly, terrible flatulence! And some very vivid dreams, slight headache today, but I think that's the nicotine withdrawal. Definitely worth a go."

• bja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2015

"I was 23 when I went on Champix. I chose day 8 to stop, but when day 8 rolled around, I had one smoke left in the pack, so I just said to myself this is the last one. From that day forward, I haven't touched a cigarette, and I feel great. As far as symptoms from taking Champix go, I just had quite severe nausea when I went up the dosage and found that I needed to eat prior to taking and then eat a small amount straight after, and usually that would keep the nausea at bay. But the nausea now was all worth the success I've had from it. I had no other symptoms apart from the nausea, and I didn't even finish the pack like you're supposed to when I felt confident enough I completely stopped taking the tablets altogether. I would highly recommend!!!"

• Ber...
• February 18, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Female smoker of almost 50 years. Like all smokers, I have a constant desire to quit but am immobilized by fear. Heard about someone who quit taking Champix, researched the product, and all of the amazing people who shared their experiences online helped me make the decision to start this drug, despite my fears. I am completely blown away by how effective it is. I'm on day fourteen and haven’t smoked in 3 days now. Prior to my full quit day, my smoking reduced every day, I just couldn’t smoke! Yes, I had bad side effects: nausea and tummy pain the worst. Took omeprazole each morning before the morning tablet and ensured I ate before, during, and after taking the tablet. That helped a lot. I had a fuzzy head, dizziness, constipation, flatulence, everything. But all this will pass, and I will be a healthy, happy non-smoker. My chest has already cleared, and there’s not so much wheezing at night. Start it, stick it out, it will work for you. Good luck."

• 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!"

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Started Champix 1/2/17, my stop day was going to be 14/2/17 to give me max time before stopping, but I managed to stop on 12/2/17. It's only been 5 days, but I could never imagine going 5 hours without a cigarette before Champix. Some bad dreams and feeling nauseous sometimes, but definitely manageable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Been smoking for 10 years now; and have had absolutely no willpower to try and quit. Tried many methods; patches, mouth spray, and so on; but to no avail. Only on day 8 of Champix, but, from smoking almost 20 a day, I'm now down to 2 cigarettes a day. And even with 2 a day, I can only smoke half and then the other half a few hours later. The taste is godawful and I don't even want the cigarette, it's just habit! The only side effects that I have had are nausea if taken on an empty stomach, and quite a few bad mood swings! But, the body is adapting to a new medicine, so it's quite understandable! I'd recommend to any smoker that has tried other alternative methods first; absolutely brilliant."

• 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."

• Tri...
• February 11, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "Day 28 of taking Champix and day 14 of quitting smoking! I don't have any major side effects, other than nausea. After first taking the pill, I find eating a few soda crackers and drinking lots of water when taking it helps a lot! Thank you, Champix! I was a pack-a-day smoker for 30 years... I am 45 years old now and feel like I may have a healthier future ahead for me thanks to taking Champix!"

• 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."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 14 years, tried quitting several times, but always went back to cigarettes. At first, I was skeptical about taking Champix, the side effects alone are enough to scare anyone off. I researched and researched, read all the positive and negative reviews, and thought to myself, the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. I mean, anything is better than smoking. I took Champix for 60 days and quit about two weeks in. I had minor side effects, such as nausea, sleep disorder, and felt spaced out most of the time, all well worth the final outcome... smoke free. I am now smoke free for three months, and I couldn't be happier. For those of you thinking of trying it, I would definitely recommend the medication. Stay strong!"