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Chantix and violent behavior

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Avatar m tn Chantix side effects may include suicidal thoughts, depression and even violent behavior
Avatar f tn 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. I have went from 1 pack a day to 2 cigarettes a day.
Avatar f tn The serious problems — including reports of completed suicides, suicide attempts, aggression and hostility and depression — had been mixed among some 26,000 records of non-serious side effects such as nausea and rashes, with some dating back to 2006, the year Chantix, or varenicline, was approved. They echo previous claims that the drug can induce extreme reactions in people trying to quit cigarettes, including vivid nightmares, crippling depression and sudden, violent outbursts.
Avatar f tn Hello! I was also concerned about the depression and the Chantix affecting me, but my doctor said that the likelyhood of feeling suicidal or more depressed is quite remote, so I decided to give it a try and would quit if I felt awful. I know of a few people who used it and actually claimed to have become "homicidal" and felt extremely angry and violent. Both of these individuals were very, very heavy drinkers, and I am certain that is why Chantix affected them that way.
Avatar m tn By the way, you can always tell that a drug is affecting brain neurotransmitters when you see those warnings they give out, as you do with Chantix, and they warn that they can cause suicidal and violent thoughts and the like. This warning is a dead giveaway that the drug is affecting similar things that antidepressants and anti anxiety drugs and anti psychotics are playing around with.
1642011 tn?1305182379 However, in order to propose a cure I would need to be able to diagnose the problem. And there are many possible causes of his behavior, some of which would require one treatment and others would require a different treatment. It sounds as though you felt that the psychiatrist that you saw was not all that helpful, sometimes it takes more than one visit to a psychiatrist for the psychiatrist to come up with the right plan. Perhaps you should go back and see that psychiatrist again?
Avatar m tn FDA officials said they have received nearly 500 reports of suicidal behavior and thinking, and 39 completed suicides. Most of these cases occurred in the United States. http://naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com/2008/01/art-bell-fell-for-dangers-of-chantix.html "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
1096641 tn?1271707225 I used Chantix and didn't have any complications. I have never heard of headaches related to Chantix and I just googled "chantix and headaches" 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.
1642011 tn?1305182379 I agree with everything allmymarbles has said here , most definately in my opinion it is the way the parents and family are dealing with this child , he has been allowed to get out of control and it will continue till they get a handle on it and firm with him and have consequences for bad behavior. Remove privileges and be consistent .He shouldn't be around anyone vunerable until he realises he cannot lash out at them .
Avatar n tn I am a daycare provider an have a problm with one of my clients a 4 year old boy who is persistently mean to my animals. This week he had 2 great days of good behavior and then today he began the day hitting and kicking my dogs when i kenneled the dogs to keep them away from him, and had him and the other children up tho the table to do an art project i went to the bathroom camr out and found him stabbing the dog through the kennel.
1096641 tn?1271707225 m happy to hear that you put them down again, and yes, the craving can get to you, and you cannot beat yourself up but you might want to finish your chantix and then buy another and wean off them. I used Chantix and while taking them for a period of time I found that they really helped...no craves at all, I also realized that once I stopped, I had to deal with w/d, physical and emotional and that's when whyquit really helped me.
729288 tn?1251254433 I will pay the $215 on monday for my shipment then I am waiting the 2 weeks suggested and beginning. Here is my question. I am also on chantix.. the stop smoking drug. I really need to stop because I think 27 years is long enough to smoke for anyone. Does anyone know if it will have any kind of reaction? My doc told me to go ahead it wouldnt hurt me.
Avatar m tn I have a question for those of you who used the Chantix to kick the cigarettes. I have smoked on and off for years, and I have quit several times for long periods of time, but this time I am in need of some sort of assistance doing it (the thought of no cigarettes is worse for me than the thought of no norco ever was). I don't want to spend any more money on cigarettes, I hate the smell of cigarette smoke, I always have, pretty weird for a smoker, huh?
Avatar n tn My sons girlfriend developed diabetes a little over a year ago and at times becomes extremely violent..scratching , biting etc and has to be restrained. Is this something that happens with diabetes??
Avatar m tn Ask ur his PCP for this medicine its called DAYTRANA is for aggressive behavior and also mood changes and ADHD AN ADD my son has ADHD and is he all this medicine its a patch sorry i forgot to mention that well it really works for him he was just like your son very violent well since he's been on this medicine he is a changed child he's more focus and loveing and doesnt destroy things or hit others.
Avatar n tn For 17 months i am still undx will get tests back in a few days ...and i want to finally quit smoking but they want me to wait to fill the prescription until all my tests come back now im getting worried ...
Avatar m tn Before that and chantix I could never stop but have stopped for almost 3 moths and the other times for a little less. When, I started smoking again, it was only for about a week. I seem to start when I get real upset. I know this isn't good but it's alot better than before and I will keep on and get it right. anyone else had this problem?
Avatar n tn I have tried to quit at least 6 times yet always end up smoking after 1 week even when I was on Chantix. This time I am at day 9 and forgot to take the evening pill 2x already. I think that is a good sign but I only have 3 weeks left of medicine. Can anyone tell me what to expect when the meds are gone? I was also drinking 2-4 red bulls a day and have not drank one since I quit smoking. I now drink one small frappucino each day.
Avatar f tn We have a 5 year old girl. Her behavior has changed a little since the separation, I mean she is violent ,especially to me ,to others in the family as well.I suppose her behavior is related to our separation . She has a rebellious way , she has been like that since she was born.I suppose she blames me for not having her dad around much more time .She is still in her NEgative PERIOD. She says NO to almost everything I ask her to do.Anyways I want help, as in some practical things .
Avatar n tn Among the many possible influential factors are (1) the number and type of demands placed on the child, (2) the amount and quality of attention, and (3) the way that adults respond to inappropriate and appropriate behavior. I suggest that you work with the school to identify these differences and try to incorporate some effective strategies from home into the school day.
Avatar f tn Is there a pattern of this behavior ,when you say violent what does he do and to whom? Has he any siblings and how does he get on with them as sometime behavior in children is learned .
Avatar f tn The family doctor has finally agreed that these symptoms are negative effects of the chantix and he needs to go on anxiety med and see a counselor. I have read on other blogs that other users are still fighting symptoms after years off that drug. Has anyone else been fighting the effects of this awful drug? We are emotionally devastated to see what was once a strong, healthy, active young man turn into a bundle of nerves and anxiety.
742498 tn?1232561062 I am not saying that this is happening to your daughter, however i have a friend with a son that was showing the same behavior towards his sister. He would throw violent temper tantrums, hit and kick anyone that was around. He was actually put in a mental institution at age 4. It actually turnes out after being tested by a Psychologist he has bi-polor disorder.
Avatar n tn She then called me a stupid *****, and tried to kick her bedroom window out.I got a belt to disipline her and she tried several times to hit me, and kept pushing me out her way. She was trying to call the poilice because I hit her. I go through this with her at least twice a week. She is always mad about something, She cusses at my two there daughters as well as the kids on our street. She has the same problems at school.
Avatar f tn My sister is so horribly behaved. When she wants something, she has to get it, or she throws violent tantrums and fits of anger. My mother has rheumatoid arthritis and she hits my mother when my mother yells at her for behaving the way she does. She also hits and scratches me when I step in to prevent her from touching my mother. I have scars from deep scratches she's gave me that made me bleed, which has been a lot of times.
Avatar n tn At least once he has removed a stool from his pants, put it in the toilet, flushed and washed his hands. Additionally, he is very violent, especially with his mom, dad, my husband, and less frequently my kids. Lots of hitting, kicking, spitting and sometimes biting. A new development is that I have heard him call his mom a ***** and an ******* on several occasions in the most venomous voice I have heard from a child. He does not care about time outs and says as much.