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SmokingIf you want to give up smoking the why don't you tell us about it and let us keep you company. You can also discuss other smoking-related issues here.
I've noticed that lots of people have been claiming that Champix is a miracle drug to help stopping smoking.
On the CAG threads there were loads of people who seemed to be giving up quite easily. Give up smoking - here. - The Consumer Forums
But I read that it can cause depression and maybe have other side effects. Is that true? Can the people who have actually tried it tell me a bit about what it did to them.
I get a bit worried about this kind of drug.
Janet-M is using Champix G111 and reported no side effects, but I know someone else that uses it and she says the side effects are awful but as it's working she's struggling on with it.
I haven't smoked for 19 months now and have been completely nicotine (and caffeine) free for 7 months, it's a fantastic feeling having been on 100 a day when I finally quit.
The weight gain is also a serious issue that needs considering, since I got off the nicotine altogether i've put 3 stone in weight on and it's not nice!
Best wishes to anyone giving up!
Regards, Dave.
Last edited by diskmandave; 25-01-08 at 20:50.
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Nausea occurs commonly in people taking varenicline. Other less common side effects include headache, difficulty sleeping and abnormal dreams. Rare side effects reported by people taking varenicline compared to placebo include change in taste, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation.[5]
In November 2007, the FDA announced it had received post-marketing reports that patients using Chantix for smoking cessation had experienced several serious symptoms, including suicidal ideation and occasional suicidal behavior, erratic behavior, and drowsiness. It is unknown whether the psychiatric symptoms are related to the drug or to nicotine withdrawal symptoms, although not all patients had stopped smoking. FDA is aware of a highly-publicized case of Carter Albrecht who was shot to death by his neighbor after, in the apparent state of delirium, hitting his girlfriend and trying to force the entry in the neighbor's house.[6] Although in this case the delirium appeared to be caused by taking varenicline with a high dose of alcohol, FDA asked Pfizer for additional cases that might be similar. The FDA also recommended that health care professionals and patients watch for behavioral and mood changes.[7]
Janet-M is using Champix G111 and reported no side effects, but I know someone else that uses it and she says the side effects are awful but as it's working she's struggling on with it.
I haven't smoked for 19 months now and have been completely nicotine (and caffeine) free for 7 months, it's a fantastic feeling having been on 100 a day when I finally quit.
The weight gain is also a serious issue that needs considering, since I got off the nicotine altogether i've put 3 stone in weight on and it's not nice!
Best wishes to anyone giving up!
Regards, Dave.
Hi again Dave,
Who is Janet-M, I can't find her here
100 a day how did you have time for caffeine as well
Sounds like you are doing great and joining here will be the kickstart to lose that extra 3 stone
I started using Champix three weeks ago and stopped smoking two weeks ago today! :-D
I haven't really had that many side effects. I get about five mins nausea after I take the tab, which is helped by taking it with something to eat or with a coffee.
I was on a huge high for the first few days of stopping smoking, I actually felt as if I was on some kind of other drug lol. That settled down a few days later with an enormous low. I don't really know if it was to do with the drug or just how I was feeling though. I have a son with behavioural difficulties and had a really bad day with him, so I cried lots that night. Good chance I would have did that anyway.
However, this morning is the first time that I have thought they might be making me a wee bit down. I had a really really bad morning with him, won't go into details but a lot of it was my fault and on the way to work I was crying in the car and the thought that he would be better off without me crossed my mind. I have since got rid of that thought and I've just spoken to him on the phone and he's fine. So I do feel a lot better. On a more positive note, I could soooooooo easily have gone for a packet of ciggies out the garage when I dropped him at school, but I didn't and I think if it wasn't for the champix I would easily have been smoking. But now I know I can deal with these situations, the next time will be easier.
Overall I have found Champix the miracle drug that everyone proclaims it to be and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone! (unless you have a history of depression!!!).
Good luck.
C xxx
P.S. I've been exercising since I started on it and have lost 9lbs!!!
I am on my 3rd week with Champix, I can only recommend it, I have had no real cravings at all...ok.. a few 'moments'...but they passed easy.
No real side effects...some 'weird'...but pleasant dreams, and waking up earlier than normal..
I am eating a bit more though..but doing a lot more walking..
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