Chantix withdrawal symptoms
Common Questions and Answers about Chantix withdrawal symptoms
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If you’ve recently stopped taking this drug, you may experience Chantix withdrawal symptoms – some of which may be difficult to bear. During this time you may be unsure whether you’re experiencing symptoms of discontinuation or lingering side effects from the drug remaining in your system. To determine how long Chantix stays in your system, it is necessary to know its elimination half-life.
Hi and congratulations on your quit! I didn't use Chantix, but another member here who will be along, did use it so might be able to give better advice. I've read many testimonies of people who did have side effects and I would have to say it's *probably* the Chantix but a little early to know for sure since everyone's quit symptoms are different and this could just be Your quit symptom. A headache is not uncommon when quitting smoking.
Yes Chantix can sometimes worsen symptoms of bipolar. I know Zyban is another smoking cessation aide but that is another name for the anti-depressent Wellbutrin and an anti-depressent alone in bipolar can often worsen mania. Those are the two that are clinically approved and in standard use. Others are in experimental use.
Cold turkey, nicotine replacement, Chantix. Was easier with fewer withdrawal symptoms when I was younger so I stayed quit longer. Lately, when I attempt to quit, cold turkey, the only thing that relieves constipation, gas, bloating is to smoke again. Smoking provides immediate relief and over the counter meds or diet/exercise changes do not seem to work. Does it just take many months for the Nicotine to leave the system and for gas symptoms to stop? Do I just need to stick it out longer?
Ok well it may be the Chantix... but I dont know... most symptoms I know of with Chantix are stomach related. Just in case I would try stopping... if you still get you know thats not it...
However, i actually think you may have a sinus infection... Very common when you first quit. Usually appears as though you get a cold or something within the first 3 weeks...
it's actually like all the crap is coming up from your system.
Thank you for the reply. I actually pulled out the pamplet that came with the chantix after reading that online and it does have MS listed as a rare side effect. And I'm not really blaming the med for my symptoms, it just seems like every time i try to look up the symptoms I'm having, everything points to MS. I'm just worried that it might be and was wondering if my symptoms sound like it could be. Thank you again for your reply.
After quitting 3 weeks ago, I have strange symptoms. My face feels swollen, tounge swollen, eyes itchy and voice becomes raspy. Anyone else have these symptoms?
I would not think that Chantix would affect your thyroid, but everyone is different. Are you still taking Chantix? I am assuming not. ALso, I feel compelled to mention that I too had the symptoms you had, except for the trouble breathing, and my vitamin D level was extremely deficient. You may want to get that checked. Wishing you the best.
Thanks
but, the Chantix reference was just an example, I never took Chantix, but learned about it's side effects during my research
So, I just want to run a few things by you ladies and see if you have any ideas. I'm 2 days late with my period and still no signs of it showing. I'm too scared to test, for a variety of reasons. I just think the odds of actual pregnancy are so slim, given I'm 38 and smoke and drink (not very much though) This month has been a strange one with my cycle.
I have been on Chantix . My breast are swollen and tender. Has anyone else had this side effect. Not from my periods - had a hysterectomy 15 years ago.
I quit smoking using Chantix as well. I am only 1 month non-smoking. I only took Chantix for 9 days as on the 9th day I found out i was pregnant. So I was non smoking and pregnant, to only two weeks later miscarry. I am not too sure if its from the hormones, or from the symptoms of not smoking, but i was extremely irritable, it was almost to the point that everything i that came out of my mouth was snappy. I developed insomnia right from the get go from Chantix.
Lexapro is good too if he have no side effect... it's way better than Celexa or the terrible Chantix. Lexapro is good for depression aswell as anxiety. And there are less side effects with Lexapro. But i wonder why the doc didnt talk about Wellbutrin since its common for those who stop smoking but i guess Lexapro will do just fine since it have the anti-anxiety and anti-depressor effect...
after this period, you quit successfully without any withdrawal symptoms. She was a pack a day smoker and her husband smoked 2 packs a day for 30 years and they have no desire to go back!
I am a 32 year old female and was in excellent health (except for my smoking) until December. I took chantix one for a month last march to quit, fell off the wagon and started it again last december and quit for good. Since then I have had Heart palpitations and speeding up,a constant headache that doesn't go away, dizziness, confusion, trouble breathing, and pain behind my eyes. I have had every test and they can find nothing.
I have recently been approved by VA for a chantix prescription, and expect to start the cessation program within days. I've been told that a recent medical study indicates that a male of my age, 66, incurs decreased longevity by quitting smoking after 50 years addiction. can someone direct me to such a study, or advise if I've been misled?
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