chantix and the patch together

I ended up stopping the Chantix and am trying to quit using the patch and sucking on tons of lolli pops

If I could, I we be a walking advertisement for Chantix. I had tried the patch, the gum, zyban and hypnosis in the past and got absolutely no where. Chantix is a wonder drug as far as I'm concerned. To me the benefits of Chantix far out way any of the risks.

I was a 22 year smoker, and what worked best for me was the patch. It completely took all the edge off. I tried it all- even prescriptions, and the patch worked the best for me. I've been smoke free for 6 months and it feels so good to just not think about cigarettes any more.

I believe that the effects of Chantix on a pregnant woman or on the embryo are unknown as it has not been tested on pregnant women. Basically, this means it is not safe to take while pregnant (since the adverse affects are unknown). Regarding the patch vs. cigarettes, they both deliver nicotine, which is dangerous when pregnant and can cause miscarriage. The difference is that the patch doesn't have all the tar and other cr ap that enters your lungs.

wow, i didn't realize anyone replied to this! My quit day was moved back, but only by two days. I have not smoked in over a week. Go me! I'm glad to get your reply as that was the very question I was about to ask (Chantix and the patch). I'm doing okay on the patch (well haven't smooked yet), but having a very hard time as I continue to get more worse news about my fiances health...Urgh!

Sorry to hear that you had to quit the chantix. I guess I was one of the lucky ones! There are no quick fixes and even though chantix made it easier, there were still withdrawals and cravings. If you have had success using the patch then you really should try that again, read whyquit.com and post to the board when you are feeling vulnerable. Good luck!

We even have a free patch program! Pick up the phone and tell them you have a problem and they give you a choice of patch, gum or losenges. All in all, with determination, education and a failing body, that's really all it takes to have a successful quit.

Ask your doctor to take the time and explain the difference and the side effects of both meds. Also, Chantix costs roughly $120. and is not covered by most insurances. Better still, do the research beforehand so you know what to ask your doctor. To often they want to rush you out of their office with being thorough. Also, following Teko's journal is an excellent idea. She has been active on this board for a long while and was very instrumental in my quit.

Hey Deb, Hmm...it sounds like your husband is not ready to stop smoking At All. He is the one that has to be at his "wits end" with smoking, not you. I mean, I know you are and I feel your frustration, but quitting for someone else or because someone else wants you to will never ever work. He is the one that has to want to and he is the one that needs to investigate the patch.

One day my husband started using the patch. i watched him use it for a week and was so jealous of his success and all the positive attention he was getting from our family and friends and was so upset about the negative attention I was recieving for not quitting that I got angry and slapped a patch on. Well that was 3 weeks ago.

advised me to stop using them at once, since that time almost daily i will start itching all over and scratching causes me to have welts where ever i have scratched i have been taking 2 byendryl caps a day to stop the constant itching and i am wondering if i have developed some kind of allergy to nicotine, i still smoke but way less than before but i have had some depression due to the illness and then loss of my job and a failed relationship so the Dr.

com my doctor gave me a script for it. My daughter is usuing the patch and not having as good of luck as i had. My doctor was trying to give me scripts for antidepressants to quit drinking lol, no way would that have helped i had to do that one on my own. Good luck, try chantix IT REALLY WORKS. I smoked for 40 years and quit in less than 3 weeks.

I began taking Chantix 9 days ago and since yesterday have smoke maybe 5 after smoking almost a pack a day. I didn't even smoke the whole thing. I think I lit them out of habit. But this morning,I got really nauseated. Haven't experience any weird dreams and hope I don't. I have tried the patch and had really bad nightmares along with the patch irritated my skin. Good luck to all.

I just quit after over 40 years. I am amazed that I did it. I havent smoked in 6 weeks and 2 days and I'm doing a suboxone taper at the same time. I used the patch (2 not 1) and I sucked on the lozenges. When I got the urge I just said I know it will go with momentarily and it did. I started smoking at 13, quit for 7 years from 40 to 47, smoked til now (60 years old). Every cold was turning into bronchitis or pneumonia. I just had it. Now if I cdan only be so lucky with the opiate LOL.

Your supposed to smoke for the first 2 weeks so your body builds up these receptor blockers and when the 2 weeks is up you quit all together. When I used chantix I quit after 2 weeks and didn't really have cravings, it was more them mental part that was a little harder. You can do it tho :) The cravings don't last that long, during the cravings find something to do to take your mind off the smoking. I did laundry, cleaned, ate lol and before you know it, its gone.

I am 35 years old and i have been smoking since i was 15, I tried the patch and i did not get results. I really need to quit for my kids and for my health, Does anyone have any recommendations for quitting and what really works besides the patch? Any help is Greatly appreciated. Thanks so much..

I know i must quit smoking and for the last 2 weeks iv only smoked about half as much as i use to but i want to put them down for good so my health will get better because i want to live i have to much to live for and both my parents died from smoking related causes so i know what will happen to me if i dont get serious and quit.Im going to look into the patch and chantix tomorrow and thanks again.I hope im making sense but iv had so little sleep im allmost a zombie today.

So your on both suboxone and chantix? Do you feel wierd or anything? Ive heard things about chantix like it causes nightmares and suicidle thoughts. Im kind of scared. Do you really feel good? How long have you been on suboxone?

There is a side effect of nightmares but they will pass as you get used to the patch. I only used the 2nd and 3rd step because the 1st one was too strong and gave me major headaches. My hubby's insurance covered these patches and my dr. gave me an Rx for them as she said she would rather see me on the patch than smoking two packs a day so I was on the patch for about 4 months and then I just stopped using them after weaning to the weakest patch for about 2 weeks.

Hello everyone,I have a progressive case of hepatitis C and want to use the drug Chantix to quit smoking and worried about the side affects.Does anyone have any knowledge of this drug interaction.

which brought up several articles but there was nothing that links the two (mentions of Chantix and headache on the same page). Just wondering Terry where you heard/read it? My husband suffered from cluster headaches and they were nothing like the ones you describe. His were so intense and lasted sometimes for hours. He was diagnosed with them many years ago and a well respected headache clinic here in NYC. If I were you I would make sure my doctor knows about this.

My hubby tried the Chantix and he quit for a while but then started up with the habit cigarettes...you know, the ones that you don't really want but smoke out of habit? I believe that once he did that the Chantix stopped doing what it's supposed to and the habit takes over. Before you know it you are back where you started at the beginning again and that is very frustrating and expensive! I personally don't believe in a stop smoking aid unless you STOP smoking.

I have smoked for 26 yrs and now have been smoke free for three. I used the patch, the gum, the pills, even Chantix which is really expensive and I think a scam! It did nothing. I even tried a computer that told you when to smoke and lowered the amount every week till you are down to one. Nothing made me quit for more than 3 days until the inhaler. Please don't confuse this with the new electronic cigarette. They are really bad. I tried them and they almost made me go and buy smokes.

I use it during the week and remove on weekends. On weekends I smoke and then put the patch back on and start a smokefree week again. This has happened 2x already and i am going on my 3rd shot. Does anyone know if this is even safe to do. Smoke on saturday and sunday and then use a patch mon-fri? I am on the lowest dose of the patch and obviously having trouble kicking my habit still.

post_id=post_4517392 Make sure you research the alternatives. The patch seems to be the #1 choice but the best way is probably cold turkey. There is a wonderful website, whyquit.com that will help you get through some rough times. The site supports a cold turkey quit, but you can read all of the articles which are very helpful : ) Everyone here on the forum are at different stages of their quit and can give you their own perspectives ; ) I already gave you mine and I stand by it.

i would be 27 before i would smoke a full pack. or felt any cravings. i have worn the patch, been hypotised, tried the gum, the candy. been to stop smoking school 3 times. nothing has worked so far. i even read the book by someone that i felt after i read it and did'nt quit i never would. and i did'nt.

i have no personal experience with that but i do know some here on the forum have been taking chantix and they did not have any problems. good luck on the smoking and mount everest. hang on and maybe someone with more knowledge may come along. in the meantime you might try googling that ?

Hi~I have been on anti-depressants but not at the time I took Chantix. I would even call the pharmacist and ask if there is potential for problems taking both together. I did have major side effects-mostly nightmares, bad sleep, bad stomach aches and nausea so I stopped it before I quit smoking. I have started it again just two days ago. I am taking it at night with over the counter sleep aid because I know that was the hardest part. It also makes me a little cranky.

Chantix and the patch together

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