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393419 tn?1228447393 If you have nausea in the morning be sure to drink juice or eat some fruit with the pill. I had a full glass of grapefruit juice with the Chantix and it stopped all of the nausea. Without the juice I tossed my cookies. Taking one more medication was a pain but it was worth the results. I have been about 10 months smoke free.
407029 tn?1253992623 They recommend that you use the Chantix for 3 to 6 months. I did so well with it that I was off it in less than 3 months. When you start forgetting to take it you know it's time to come off it. 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.
Avatar f tn I come from a family of all smokers. I wish they would quit. For me, chantix was AMAZING. It worked in 2 weeks for me. Just speak with your doctor. The thing you have on your side is that you want to quit. That is the most important. You also have a motivation. So, now you need the willpower. Pray for it!!
Avatar m tn Congratulations to all.... to stop smoking for most is a terrible process...my wife smoked (5-6 cigs/day) for about 5yrs and when she decided to go to work, she quit that very Monday and never picked up another one. %-) I was a basket-case... I don't think they had Chantix in the late 1970's...I think they had 'the patch' back then???.. Oddly enough, the Hypnotist was Elvis's hypnotist & martial arts companion in Memphis...
950277 tn?1247274551 I look forward to talking with you about your progress. Not a lot of people take Chantix, so it will be good to discuss out progress. Other than the dreams, how is it going? Are you smoking less?
469210 tn?1219188128 I was terrified as well. I have generalized anxiety disorder on top of it and my doc says that the smoking was releasing endorphines in my brain and keeping the disorder at bay and even told me the anxiety was going to get worse when I quit. One day my husband started using the patch.
Avatar f tn Last june i was hospitalized with pneumonia, being a smoker they put a patch on me, i am to understand that they are not for 24 hr use and should be moved from one place to another, when i was realeased i bought patches and had a very bad reaction my Dr.
540521 tn?1221699706 You will find that everyone on this board has quit with different products and some even cold turkey. My choice was Chantix and though there is so much negative talk about it, it worked for me, and I am truly grateful! I smoked for 38 years and found that Chantix curbed my urges and eventually, I was able to stop completely. That was 8 1/2 months ago. If you really want to prepare yourself for your quit and down the road to protect your quit, keep the whyquit.
Avatar f tn Thank you both so much I feel if i dont quit they will kill me as my bp wont seem to regulate yet and my heartrate isent right either and my doc had me on to much meds i know because today i cut back on them and im not having the heart arrithmias and my bp is in the normal range it was dropping to low and it dosent help my docs on vacation while im stuck trying to get the right amount of meds to keep my bp right,Iv been near tears all day because last night the heart irrithmias were so bad even
334876 tn?1229979296 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.
Avatar f tn ve had up to 5 years as a non smoker and could kick myself now but that is another story. I am using the patch. I think with any addiction it takes a certain amount of motivation and determination. My son visited his grandpa, my enstranged dad, right before Christmas. His grandpa is dying from lung cancer, has had 1/2 of one lung removed, 2 ribs and discontinued chemo. My son saw this first hand and when he got home he begged me constantly to quit smoking.
444932 tn?1273980797 Read the post by Joanna564 dated 3/11 titled "Is itching a symptom of nicotine withdrawl." It's hard to say what is or isn't normal but I'm quite sure that it does have to do with with your cutting back or the Chantix even though it isn't listed as a side effect. I had itching also but mainly my nose and scalp. I had finished taking Chantix by then so I didn't think to blame it on that. You said that you were having headaches a few days ago. Have those subsided?
444932 tn?1273980797 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.
385161 tn?1270081218 No ****. You are so obsessed with smoking and nicotine aids. You didn't even read my post. I DON"T SMOKE WITH THEM ON EVER. We get the point you are totally against that and I am not stupid. thanks for repeating again. Geeze...you've gotta find something new to write if your gonna comment, read the question please...thanks.
Avatar f tn I have ordered one of those electronic cigarette thingees with no nicotine. The patch plan is 8-10 weeks I think. I am hoping by cutting slowly, I will avoid the panic and anger this time. If not, I plan to become an alcoholic instead! KathyJo, Dakota! I am back and needing your support again! :D Happy Easter Everyone!
Avatar f tn I also had a horrible experience with the Chantix. I became very angry and wanted to be violent but thankfully never actually got violent. I had horrible nightmares too so I was always scared to go to sleep. I decided to quit taking it as I figured smoking was better than prison for murder! I have smoked for over 25 years and have quit a couple of times over the years but always went back. For Christmas, my kids got me the electronic cigarette and it is actually working.
Avatar f tn Along with your willpower and the patch, read the articles at whyquitdotcom and you will do fine. We will be here to support you : ) Good luck and be strong.
Avatar f tn I did the nicotine patch and I was on the patch for 2 months. Havent had a smoke since. Takes will power tho. Wasnt so much the nicotine but just the habbit of lighting up that I missed. Its either ct or nothing when it comes to the cancer sticks. Its easier than quiting the drugs but I think I miss the smokes more than the meds. Good luck.
380558 tn?1309042387 Yes, good luck to you Alli and congrats on taking that first step with the nicotine patch! You can do this because if I can, you can! I am also a long time smoker of 34yrs and had never quit before last July. You are relatively young at 32 so please don't let another 15yrs go by and be FORCED to quit because of nicotine related physical problems. Try to keep in mind all the poisens you're inhaling......look on "whyquit.
Avatar f tn I then went to the doctor and got a prescription for Chantix, but never got it filled. Instead I took the patch off and went cold turkey. It was a hard few days, but after that each day got a little easier. The withdrawls begin to go away, but I would find myself thinking about smoking. To this day the thought will occasionally across my mind, but I just resist. I won't even take a hit for the fear that it would trigger the addiction again and I never want to go through quiting again.
444932 tn?1273980797 uuggh, i never had itching. it does sound like some kind of allergy with the other symptoms you mentioned...hope it ends soon for you, whatever it is.