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Chantix - Fixed my anxiety?

I have lived with pretty crippling anxiety my entire life. I have tried some anti-depressants and never liked the side effects, especially if I missed a dose. I have been taking Chantix for 2 1/2 weeks now. I can't recall a time in my life where I have seen this clear. I see a bigger picture,... read more

Chantix users: How long did it take you to feel like you didn't need to smoke?

I'm wondering how long it took for you Chantix users, past or present, to feel like you no longer needed or wanted to smoke? Tomorrow will be day 4 for me on Chantix and I can tell no difference. I know I'm jumping the gun a bit, but I've known several people to take it for only a... read more

Where can I get chantix if I don't have a dr or insurance?

I have asthma and I have smoked for years now I can hardly breath!!! My lungs are getting very weak and I can hardly breath!! I have to quit!!! Where can I get chantix?

This is my SECOND time attempting to use Chantix to aid in helping me to quit smoking?

I failed the 1st time. Its now a year later and I am trying again. I already feel like a failure,so it is making the second time around much more difficult, but I NEED to stop for my daughter! I have been having such anxiety this time around.I ALREADY have depression and I am on Zoloft, so crying... read more

Chantix - Why do I still want to smoke?

So I started Chantix 5 days ago and I'm still smoking. I think I misunderstood what the drug was about. I thought that I would stop enjoying the taste of cigarettes like I did when I took Zyban. But now I'm starting to realize that maybe it just makes the quitting easier? My cigarettes... read more

Can I break the 1mg Chantix in half so I do not have to buy the starter pack?

I bought the starter pack a few months ago and I never did stop smoking, I guess I was not ready, so now want to know if I can break the 1mg pill in half and start over there, money is tight. Thanks for you answer please be prompt.

Chantix - how to stop taking it correctly?

This is day 41 with no cigs. I started Chantix on April 12. I took it for a week; then stopped cigs and haven't had one since. I was only able to take the double doses for a week - it was making me too sick (nausea, stomach pains, shaky, couldn't breathe very well with any activity) so... read more

How long did you take Chantix?

I am on the 2nd month of Chantix and been totally smoke free for over 2 weeks... How long do you continue the Chantix??

To anyone taking Chantix...are you suffering from headaches?

I have most of the horrid side effects, but I have noticed constant headaches.. I'm in week 5 and it's hard to focus with my headaches!

Chantix - Tips or tricks to manage nausea?

After 3 weeks on this drug, I am still smoking tho markedly less. It is helping a great deal - I am smoking 8-12 a day VS 30-40 a day. However, the last four days I have been miserable with nausea. It doesn't matter if I eat, I am sick for 1-6 hours after taking the pill. I walk around the... read more

What if you still smoke on Chantix?

My boyfriend has been on Chantix for 5 months now and he's still smoking. He has been smoking less. Instead of 1 pack per day he is smoking between 4 and 7 per day. I don't think he has actually tried to quit during this experience but rather hope the drug will work miracle.. I can't... read more

How long after you stop smoking, do you have keep taking Chantix?

I have been smoke free now for 2weeks. Still taking Chantix. It makes me really feel sick to my stomach. I have lower to taking 1 pill a day instead of 2. Still sick. Could I actually stop taking Chantix, ?

Chantix - Will these really nasty side effects go away?

I have been on Chantix about 3 weeks. Have not wanted a smoke or had a craving in over 10 days. However, I seem to have many nasty side effects. Nausea, dizziness, I cannot go to the bathroom without taking a daily fiber therapy that is expensive and often that does not even work. I have smoked for... read more

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