Varenicline and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Nic...
• September 21, 2007

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Started taking Chantix after smoking for 22 years... 38 now, and I have been on it for approximately 1 month. Drastically cut down on smoking during the first 7 days and have not had a cigarette or even a drag for the last 2+ weeks. The side effects that I have had are headaches over the left eye (almost like the onset of a migraine), a slight bit of nausea, which was cured from eating a decent meal before I ate, a little tired, extreme irritability, and weird dreams. No more smoking though."

• amb...
• November 6, 2007

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "I am on my third week, and I have cut down to approx. 3 to 4 cigs a day. I noticed that I feel tired a lot and feel nausea only when I smoke and a slight headache, but it doesn't last long at all. I've had one nightmare and have had loss of appetite and weight loss. Also, I notice that it intensifies the effects of alcohol."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2017

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Day 2, definitely noticing reduced cravings, but super nauseous and weird pain in the left side of the neck, plus super tired even though I've been drinking a lot of coffee. I've been reading the reviews online, and I'm not willing to continue taking it with the serious side effects I'm reading about."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2018

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "If you wish to stop smoking, you will if you have the willpower. Using Champix, it may suit you, however, both my wife and I found the drug extremely disturbing. Following the starter pack, we both progressed to 2 x 1 mg tablets per day. During week 3, we were both like zombies. We were tired all the time and would fall asleep mid-afternoon. Nighttime sleep was disturbed by vivid dreams. Together with the almost constant feeling of nausea, it wasn’t for us. True, it removes the desire for nicotine, however, it doesn’t remove the habit. We both now use vaporizers and, having stopped the Champix, feel much, much better!"

• Bek...
• October 13, 2016

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "I had a very negative experience on Champix. 5 days in and I've thrown away the packet. Day 1 I was nauseous and vomiting and had terrifying nightmares, dry mouth, hot sweats. Day 2 My mood changed, I felt like I was in a trance/had been sedated. Still having terrifying nightmares. Day 3, 4, 5 Sent home from work, feeling severely depressed and exhausted, can't function. I'm so upset that Champix affected me like this. I've read so many great reviews, but it just wasn't for me. I could have dealt with all the side effects if I didn't work full time. But even customers were picking up on my 'zombie' like state. Best of luck to everyone else trying to give up! I'm going to have to try good old-fashioned willpower!"

• ex ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2016

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "I started Champix mid-November 2015 and have been smoke-free for over 3 weeks now. I was a regular smoker for 40 years, and now this is the end of my smoking career. While the product works very well for me, I do find no energy, bloated, gassy, and no sleep at night. Also, my appetite has changed a lot, and my eating habits have improved as well, no sugars or fatty foods as cravings have dropped. A good way to lose weight. Dropped 6 kg in 1 month. Will now see how it will be once I stop the medication in mid-February. Best choice ever made."

• hmm...
• May 21, 2009

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "My boyfriend and I are on day 7. I have the metallic taste in my mouth and am tired. Chantix has curbed my urge to smoke, and surprisingly I don't even want a beer anymore, which of course is GREAT. I went from smoking a pack a day to having only 1 to 3 cigarettes a day. I can go outside with my co-workers while they smoke, and it doesn't bother me. My boyfriend's symptoms as of today: he is very tired, has developed feelings of anxiety, gags, and feels nauseated when he attempts to smoke a cigarette. He had a check-up at the doctor's today, and his heartbeat went from 72 (last week) to 53 today. They did an ECG on him and told him to go home and rest for a couple of days."

• T H...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2012

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "During the first week of taking Chantix, I smoked. I did not notice any decrease in my desire to smoke but noticed a significant increase in my tiredness. The beginning of the second week of Chantix, I quit smoking altogether. The tiredness was still there, and after taking the pill, I would have nausea for a short time. It didn't matter if I had just eaten or not. I also became moody, depressed, short-tempered, and just generally felt down. I stopped taking the pill today, which has been 2 1/2 weeks on the pill. I'm hoping for no worsening of my mood and energy level."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2015

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "It's been a couple of weeks on Chantix, and I finished my pack of cigs for two days, then cut back to 3 a day for 3 days. Now I haven't had any for five days, and I feel like I never smoked. I don't even think about it. I wanted to write in here to let everyone curious about starting Chantix to ignore the horror stories and try it for yourself. I have tried the patch and lasted nine months, and having a cig was all I thought about the whole time, it was awful. Chantix has no nicotine, and it's been wonderful. As it states on the box, please take it with a meal, as it does make you very nauseous if you don't. The only other side effect I had was it made me extremely tired the first two or three days."

• lan...
• April 2, 2009

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "I just began Chantix and really want to quit; after one day of taking the medicine, I have a severe allergic reaction, rash in the buttocks region. I have also felt sickly, lethargic, and have strange visions. I have several friends who have taken the product with no side effects whatsoever, so I believe it is a case-by-case basis. Immediately, it curbed my cravings, and cigarettes tasted horrible. However, I must be too sensitive to the drug, so I will look to going cold turkey or reduce the dosage."

• Kai...
• October 8, 2015

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Today is my 6th day on Chantix. I've been smoking for 13 years. I'm 25 years old. I've noticed a small cut down in my normal pack a day, and I am more likely to have a cig than smoke the whole thing. Everything tastes different, and I am very tired. No vivid dreams, surprisingly, but I have a lot of trouble falling asleep. I really need this to work. I have been using my inhaler a lot the last month or so, crossing my fingers it works for me."

• Ang...
• September 26, 2011

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "I am a pack-a-day smoker for about 10 years now. I am really ready to become a non-smoker and say I overcame the addiction. Today is my 8th day, I have been feeling sick the last 2 days and having some 'off-the-wall' dreams, but funny dreams. I am tired during the day, but when I am at home, I am good. I work and go to school, so my only concern is that I will not have enough energy for both. So far today, I have only had one cigarette, and I only took 2 puffs and threw it out. Praying that this works as I start my new life as a non-smoker! Good luck to everyone out there who has just started!"

• Sno...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Just off to bed after going 11 days with no fags and 20 days on Champix. Nausea was a problem at first, but getting better now. Still very tired, but no major side effects so far, which I was worried about. Am so proud of myself after 50 years of smoking!"

• Anonymous
• February 7, 2012

Varenicline "I have been a smoker for 35 years, tried cold turkey, patch, classes, nothing worked. Chantix is amazing. Yes, I feel tired, trouble sleeping, but do not have the slightest taste for a cigarette. Now the amazing part: 35 years heavy drinker, have not had a drink in 1 month. Just lost my taste for alcohol. THANKS, CHANTIX."

• lin...
• October 30, 2007

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "My mom has atrial fibrillation, and she started Chantix 3 weeks ago. While taking the med, she said she just didn't feel right and really tired. The doctor said yesterday that being tired like that was from the atrial fibrillation."

• lor...
• December 2, 2007

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "I am on my 4th week. I used to smoke 1 pack a day, now about 10 cigarettes a day. I noticed I am tired a lot and still feel nausea only when I smoke and pain in the lower right side of my back. No weird dreams. One thing weird: my sense of smell is off."

• Anonymous
• September 15, 2011

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Well, I've only been on it for 8 days, don't feel too good, and still smoking. My chest hurts, no energy, was up most of last night, and when I do smoke, I feel sick, so it must be doing something to my body. I pray it starts working because I'm ready to be a non-smoker. I do not like feeling sick."

• Anonymous
• August 7, 2011

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "2.5 weeks on Chantix. Quit cigarettes on 4th day. Now 2 weeks cigarette-free. Side effects were a touch of nausea and gas. A few vivid dreams, but not too bad. A bit tired, but I take only after dinner around 7:30 - no day dose for me. Last side effect is joint pain, elbow, toes and finger joints, neck, etc. hurt. Not on 0.5 mg, only 1 mg dose. Benefits are not smoking and some relief for my menopause symptoms. I am loving that. I had withdrawals from the patch, got sick from the gum. I like to smoke, but they trigger my migraines. Thanks, Chantix!"

• rat...
• August 14, 2011

Varenicline "I am smoke-free for 14 days. I have headaches, lethargy, nausea, mania, moodiness I cannot wash off! My poor co-workers are paying the price but are proud and understanding. I have smoked for 24 yrs. I am in my 3rd week, and it's worked for me. I have had a few weird dreams and only one terrifying end-of-the-world nightmare, where I woke up crying. Nothing since though. I have actually been sleeping better and a lot more. It's still worth it to me. I recommend it to anyone trying to quit. I also save $110.00 a month. It takes 6 minutes to smoke a cigarette 6x15 to 20 cigarettes a day = 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day of extra time. Get urges, carry coffee stirrers to chew on, that way, the 'hand to mouth' thing is satiated. Sounds silly, but it works!"

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2008

"I am a heavy smoker and will always consider myself a smoker due to my love for smoking. I started taking CHANTIX one week prior to having a hysterectomy. I experienced vivid dreams, depression, very lethargic, my sense of smell is really weird (everything stinks), and I had severe mood swings. Not sure what to blame on the missing ovaries or the medicine. I gave up smoking 6 weeks after starting the medicine, and my 'wonderful' cigarettes taste terrible. My kids are happy because I have quit smoking. I have more money since the Chantix has seemed to curb my taste for alcohol as well. I would recommend this to strong-minded people."

• e12...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 24, 2023

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Works well, but the nausea and tiredness are hard to cope with. Will this get less over time? Can anyone recommend ways to combat these side effects?"

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2013

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Champix has stopped me smoking, however, the side effects have been horrible. I have been nauseous, made sick by any smell (food or anything else), and am tired, depressed, and constipated."

• cal...
• August 25, 2015

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Been on it for 2 months. Very depressed, no energy, don't care about anything, and so very tired all the time. Nothing new for me, so I will stay on it. Love that I don't need to smoke anymore."

• cal...
• August 25, 2015

Varenicline for Smoking Cessation "Been on it for 2 months. Very depressed, no energy, don't care about anything, and so very tired all the time. Nothing new for me, so I will stay on it. Love that I don't need to smoke anymore."