Smoking Questions (Page 2)

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

Could I have Serotonin Syndrome?

I have been taking Lexapro for about 6 years now, and in the past year I have experienced some very strange occurrences. The first time was after smoking about a gram of cannabis across a period of three hours. I felt panic and like I was going to throw up or pass out, not knowing which it was... 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.

Will Viagra work for a Smoker too?

Can people from their experience tell me, if Viagra will also also work for a smoker? I have been smoking for years together now, and also habitual to a lot of masturbation. I dont know, but my erections are weaker and i cant maintain them always having sex. Will viagra come handy in such a case?... read more

Cymbalta and smoking?

I just started on Cymalta last week and have noticed that when I smoke now I start sweating, feel flushed and dizzy. Is this something that will pass or do I have to choose between Cymbalta or Cigarettes? (I know I should quit but I'm just not ready to yet.)

Pregnancy - 5-12 NORCO 10/325 a day while pregnant! Please reassure me! I am 8-12 weeks along?

... JUST found out in pregnant, I was completely clean off everything in the month (I'm guessing) I got pregnant (still waiting to for sonogram), but before I knew I was expecting, there was 3-4 weeks I was consistently taking 5-12 a day, along with smoking 1/2 a pack of cigarettes... I'm... read more

What is a high blood sugar level?

I'm pretty sure this was the A1C test. I know it has to be done again. The # was 121. Just how high is that? Is it "watch it high". Start meds High. I guess it's not panic high. My better Doc hasn't seen it yet. The Doc who saw it simply said try to get more exercise, and... read more

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

I had 3 ciggerrettes today, can I put on a nicotine patch after smoking?

Is bisoprolol used to treat anxiety?

I have been taking bisoprolol for moderate high blood pressure and noticed it significantly reduced my anxiety. I am taking 10mg and quit smoking and now I'm having some side effects like short of breath, and intolerence of exersizing and excessive digestive issues. should I go down to 5mg?

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, ?

Will I pass my drug screening test for my job? Please HELP, any advice appreciated!?

Im a 6ft 145 lb male with a fast metabolism. I havent smoked marijuana in 24 days and my drug test is in less than 36 hours. Prior to my last day smoking i hadn't smoked for a week and before that i was a moderate smoker (couple times a week).I would say i have an average tolerance. For the... read more

Nicotine - Can I take off the patch just to smoke one stick and then put it back?

I just started taking a Nicotine patch and i've managed to go through the day with out a cig however it's seriously hard. I'm wondering if i can take off the patch and just smoke one stick and then put the patch back on when i am done. I'm going to make sure this is not habitual... read more

Can you safely take Chantix if you have bipolar disorder?

I really want to quit smoking. I previously smoked cigarettes, a pack a day, from age 18-32, then quit using nicotine lozenges. I'm now 40 years old and have been smoking cigarettes again since last September. I'm currently smoking between 10-20 cigarettes a day. I have bipolar 1 disorder... read more