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This is going on the 2nd full day of no Chantix but I am still feeling depressed. I want to know how long does it stay in your system for. I woke up today and felt close to normal and then it came back again. I had depression 16 years ago, which started off with post pardom depression that lead into severe depression which this is feeling way too familiar to that and I do NOT want to go through that again.

T DO CHANTIX. My son, 19, took chantix for 3 months and the research was not done on young people. He did quit smoking but at a great risk to his health. It has been 10 months of hell since he went off the med. While on the med he has mild side effects but after many blood tests, a positive ANA and anxiety/panic attacks - he is slowly getting healthy again. We did not do our homework and the result was a very sick young man.

Why I feel the need to do everything at once, I don't know, but I guess when the time is right, it's right. For those of you who have had success with Chantix, how long did it take before smoking started to be less appealing physically and psychologically - I have heard that happens during the first week while you are still smoking. I have a pretty bad headache today - is that a side effect? Any other words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

how long are you going to take it for? does it make you feel any different? well i am with shelby on sub..I can't do this, i can't function.

I only smoke about a half a pack a day, but can't seem to break the habit on my own and have heard good things about chantix. I am concerned about how long I need to take the med since I am a light smoker, any chantix users or doctors comments?

I'm one year clean next month - was on sub. for 6 weeks to detox. I felt fine on Chantix - though I've since heard reports of folks with the problems you mentioned. Fortunately I haven't relapsed on drugs - unfortunately, well, the smoking....

I recently quit with the help of Chantix, It's been 43 days and still going strong. This is the first time in 25 years that I've been smoke free. Although the medicine is expensive, I spend no more on it than I did on the cigarettes. The only side effects for me are the crazy and vivid dreams, which really don't bother me. If I take the medicine on an empty stomach it really disturbs my belly and I get wicked gas. Sorry I had to bring up the flatulence. Has anyone else quit this way?

I am 5 months smoke free thanks to Chantix. I smoked for 26 years. I am so happy. I only took Chantix for 12 weeks as thats all my INS would pay. I was scared about coming off them but I am doing great. Not many cravings at all. Good Luck to you..

Iv not heard of that either, but how long has the pain been going on? Breast pain can be caused by alot of things including hormone imabalances which some medications can cause. I wouldnt think chantix could cause that reaction,, but every persons body is different and even the makers may not be sure, although they may say no because its not been reported in to many folks yet.

I am on day #5 on Chantix. For the past two days, I have gotten headaches within an hour of taking it in the a.m. Has anyone else experienced this? Does this side effect eventually go away?

my nose was itchy for weeks but I hung in got through it and the yukky stomach I also had from time to time. Other than that, I was amazed at how quickly Chantix made me crave less and less. For me, it was that "miracle" drug but there are many who would dispute that. All I know is that it worked for me and I am very grateful! I smoked for nearly 40 years and I thought I would die smoking.

have wanted to for a long time. Does Chantix work, how well, how long did ya smoke, how many packs. How long does it take to work. I could use and would really appreciate any info on the matter. I've gone cold turkey befor but this 49 year old Bird aint as tough as she used to be. I did defer the Subloxone for hydro w/d tho after research. Any success stories would be most graciusly received.

Ionote, I was wondering how long have you been on the chantix? From a pack a day to two that is great. Ya'll rock!!

I just saw this post and wanted to tell you that my parents (my mom has been longer that my dad) are both on Chantix. I don't know how long you have been on it but she says it's a absolute miracle drug to help with the cravings. She has quit cold turkey before and said this is just NOTHING compared to that. It has helped both of them tremendously. I just wanted to offer that I could call and ask her if she has any suggestions for you to make it a little easier.

they should think hey if we pay now for chantix, and we quit how much money would the insurance save in the long run..silly how the insurance company's work.. are you going to fill your script??

I'm going to play the devils advocate here and ask you how you know that Chantix caused all of your problems? You ailments may be coincindental and there are plenty of people who have problems at your age who have never taken the drug. I used Chantix and quit with it after nearly 2 months on it. I am 54 and had no problems at all. I have noticed complaints about the "during and aftermath" of Chantix but no one can definitively link it to the drug.

Hi Deenie, You didn't say how long you have been taking the Chantix? I used it for a 1 1/2 months without any symptoms that I was aware of. How much are you smoking and are you getting ready to set a date on your quit? My quit was gradual, cutting back a few smokes every day until I was down to about 4. The day I quit was when I realized I had consistantly held out for the "first smoke" until early afternoon. That's when I knew I was ready.

Anyone experience weight gain w/chantix before, during, after quit smoking? Is it true you have strange dreams while on chantix? Can you take chantix while pregnant, planning to become pregnant, taking clomid? Anyone know?

How long have you been taking Chantix and have you totally quit yet? I am still striving to put that LAST cigarette out, not only for my overall health, but so I can visit that plastic surgeon to get the "excess part" of me, thrown in a trash can somewhere. So much hanging skin. The side affect of a large weight loss. The only down side, as a matter of fact. My age doesn't help with good skin elasticity either. I'm getting so old....

Makes sense, anything dealing with the neurotransmitters could have a derrogatory effect on the human body. Can't seem to find a site to see how long the tested it and results. Let me know what you think. Next up for me, neurologist.

My 19 year old son took chantix for 3 months and did quit smoking. Any smoking around him causes him to break out in violent hives. He had been off of it for 5 months and right after he stopped taking it he began having numbness and dizziness. His blood work identified a postitive ANA that neither his primary care doctor nor a specialist has not been able to identify the reason why. Three weeks ago he started having panic attacks and anxiety.

It could be the Chantix or if you are female it could be menopause : ) Seriously though, I think that this may have been a side effect listed. Are you having nigthmares along with the night sweats? Here is a number that you can call: Call 1-866-706-2400. Ask the person on the other end if it is normal. My experience with Chantix was pretty good but I stopped taking Chantix after my third quit day. All total, a month and a half, and I didn't look back.

all of my family pretty much tried to quit with me, but they decided to use chantix instead because of the idea it was easier. they all ended up doing exactly the same thing....smoking AND taking chantix and saying how much they don't like smoking while on chantix......but they never actually quit! so, that on top of the horrible things it has done to SOME people, i think every effort should be exercised to avoid using it and it should be last resort. just my opinion, though.

What you have to do is weigh the positives against the negatives and remember that you smoked for years and it became habit so now you have to expect that it's going to take a while to undo all those years. I highly recommend that you read the articles at whyquit.com. Here is one that keeps me from smoking and it may be a help to you: The Smoker’s Vow With this puff I enslave myself to a lifetime of addiction.

I just want all you who smoke to know it works for one you don't have to stop smoking while taking it and as time goes by you find yourself smoking less and less I use to smoke about two packs aday and after about 2 weeks I am smoking about 10 cigs a day and even find myself putting those out...Anyway sorry about the chantix story but I wanted everyone to know about how good it works.

I have found info on the net regarding others who started twitching after Chantix and estrogen combo, but no info on how long the twitching will last....weeks? Months? years? Will they get worse? Anyone have any experience with Chantix and twitching?

how long does it take to get nicotine out of your system & is there anything you can do to help speed up the progress?How long can nicotine be detected with a saliva test ?

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