Champix for Smoking Cessation User Reviews (Page 4)

• Smoke...
• July 11, 2017

"Fantastic tablets! First week I was still smoking as normal, I didn't feel any different so part of me thought the tablets weren't going to work. I set my quit date as day 10. Started day 8 on the higher dose and that's when I really noticed a difference. Days 8 and 9 I stopped enjoying smoking, and I kept stubbing them out halfway.. even when drinking which is when I usually chain smoke. I'm now 7 days smoke free, no cravings at all since day 9! I only take the morning tablet on the high dose because the evening one makes me feel extremely sick for some reason, but the morning one alone is working wonders. I don't even crave when sat around smokers anymore! I can't believe this stuff works! Bit of nausea, no vivid dreams. Worth it!!!"

• Iand
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2019

"Took champix years ago. Had some nausea and mood changes but completed the 3 month course. It was amazing how well it controlled the cravings!! Remained a non smoker for 9 months then stupidly thought I could have “just one” then I was hooked again. Have tried champix again since but the nausea, depression and mood changes stopped me from completing the course. Thinking about giving it another go as nothing else works for me. I have diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, so I have to do something. This time I’ll get anti emetics from my GP and I’m seeing a psychologist for PTSD who I’m hoping will help with the depression and mood changes. I know most of these side effects ease after a while and nothing comes close to champix for smoking cessation."

• Ves
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

"Back on Champix after quitting for 3 years using Champix as I know it does work! Have been back smoking since 27th June 2019 due to stressful time & want to nip it in the bud now! I know what to expect but to everyone who wants to try it’s worth it! Can’t wait to be a non smoker again!"

• Qano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2019

"I have tried many times to quit, and found it difficult as patches, gum, and lozenges did not work. The side effects started on the first day. The nausea, abnormal dreams, and to a lesser extent, an inflammation of the nose were felt. By the time I was 2 weeks into treatment the side effects were light or unfelt. With some effort, on the 15th day of champix I had stopped smoking. The first 2 weeks I smoked normally, slowly you stop craving it, and do not feel its effects when the dose is 2mg a day. I am confident that I will not smoke again. In short, you have some willpower to stop smoking, start champix, and put some effort into it. Always remember the benefits of stopping smoking . I feel much better already, less mucus in my lungs, more energy, better breathing, and the best part is the smell. I cannot urge you enough, please give it a try and remember full recovery takes 15 years after stopping smoking, so you might as well start as soon as possible!"

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2018

"From someone who thought she would never be able to quit smoking. TAKE CHAMPIX!! After 3 weeks of champix not much felt different besides the side effects I had like terrible nausea and vivid dreams, thought it was a total waste of a good amount of money (its not covered by insurance in my experience.) 3 weeks and 2 days in I did not need one cigarette, at all, it was almost out of nowhere. 5 months in now and I am still smoke free. I only did the first month of the pill, The rest felt unnecessary. I feel so free. It is worth it!"

• KernowK
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2015

"I started Champix on 27th March 2015 by my GP's stop smoking clinic and was advised to keep smoking, with a stop date of 13th April 2015. I wasn't really given any advice about the medicine, other than it may cause bad/vivid dreams. I came home and did some research myself. Days 1,2,3 were just fine - no changes at all. Day 4 I started to not enjoy my smokes so much. Days 7-10 I felt exhausted, headachey, tearful, moody, having horrendously black dreams involving murder and my husband cheating - this led to paranoia that he really was cheating. I stopped them two days ago and still feel very low in mood, withdrawn, tearful and so tired. Please be very aware of the side effects and ask close ones to monitor your moods."

• Nhba
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2019

"I have only been taking Champix for just under 2 weeks but it has made a huge difference in cravings. I have a history of depression, anxiety, sleep walking, and nightmares so this was a last resort for me, and I was quiet nervous to try Champix. I was a 15-20 cigarettes a day smoker and my mood levels would drop to dangerous levels everytime I would try to quit. Since taking champix some days I only have 2-4 cigarettes a day and my mood hasn't suffered yet. I have suffered from severe nausea after taking the medication a few times, as well as stomach cramps/constipation, and headaches but it has made quitting so easy that I'm going to continue taking Champix."

• smell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2017

"I was a heavy smoker for 33 years. I knew I couldn't give up without help, so I asked my Dr. for Champix prescription. I was really nervous after reading the side effects that could happen. Decided to try anyway. Stopped smoking on the 8th day. I have now been smoke free for 26 days. No serious side effects. This medication is amazing. I had tried so many times before but the cravings always got me. I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about quitting."

• Diane...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2017

"Fantastic product. Went from 30+ a day to 5 years smoke free after trying for more than 20 years to quit. The only side effect was slight nausea which only lasted a short time. I suffer with depression and anxiety so was very cautious with Champix but I found no adverse reactions regarding my mental health The instructions were clear, and easy to follow. I didn't need the whole 12 week course but I put that down to its effectiveness. Would definitely recommend this."

• chez
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2019

"I have been on Champix before and found that it was easy to quit whilst taking them but found that 2 weeks or so after ceasing them I started smoking again . I consulted my doctor about this and he recommends that I take a second course which is 6 months instead of the 3 month standard course, so here I am on DAY 8 I experienced nausea each time I had one smoke, DAY 9 I tried having a smoke in the morning and nausea again so much that I haven't tried having another one yet today and its after 10 pm. I haven't struggled with that really but have to say that I am feeling somewhat depressed also seems to get tired , but hopeful that I can stick to it and give up for good this time. PS , I found it a must to take the tablet with a meal or a large snack otherwise the nausea was overwhelming."

• Louise...
• July 26, 2009

"I was not expecting Champix to work as efficiently but I am surprised by how effective it is. I'm on my eighth week of taking Champix, and my fourth week of total quitting. I smoked as normal for the first two weeks, stopped smoking through the day, then got down to one or two smokes a day before quitting completely. It just seemed effortless. The side effects have been interesting. My dreams have been very vivid but not disturbing. The nausea has been easy to manage by eating something like yogurt before taking, and constipation remedies are easy to find. I would recommend it to anyone, and indeed do."

• PJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

"Started smoking at 19 and was a heavy smoker from that point until I was 54 years old when I decided to try Champix as I had heard many success stories. Did not even have to take them for a month and I had totally quit - taking a puff of a smoke would make me so nauseous. It was two years last week without a single cigarette - I'm so proud. I have not even had a single craving since I quit. My husband still smokes and it doesn't bother me in the least. I'm done-forever-this stuff REALLY WORKS - it's a miracle drug for me...."

• JDano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

"Hi Been a smoker for 40 plus years and over the years have tried all sorts to stop smoking with sporadic success. Today I am on day 14 and first smoke free day since starting Champix. Have had no side effects that I can think off. On days 11, 12 and 13 I more than halved my 20 plus use of cigarettes per day. I was stubbing them out and getting no enjoyment from it. Yes I want a cigarette just now but believe this is habit it's now up up me Champix has given me the motivation to keep going towards a smoke free future"

• Vanco...
• June 28, 2017

"After 40 years of smoking - the last 10 at 3 packs a day - I finally tried Champix. After patches, gum, spray, lozenges all didn't work, I experienced very strong withdrawal symptoms with all three. I got a Rx and began taking them. After about 3 - 4 days I started to feel quite sick to my stomach. I read the info about side effects and there it was: nausea is the first and most common side effect. My doc recommended an anti nausea pill commonly called Gravol and after taking both, the nausea disappeared. What's very important to know about Champix is that it removes the withdrawal symptoms. Completely! Try it, it sure worked for me and I hope it works for you. Cheers and good luck!"

• Mfmeg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

"I am on day number 33 and I quit smoking 21 day ago, first 2 weeks of the medicine will be a little bit hard due to the side effects, and after then it will be better regarding to nausea, bad mood and the crazy dreams. I hope not to back to smoking after finishing the whole dose"

• Junie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2019

"12 years ago I was so sick with bronchitis and still trying to smoke so I decided I definitely had to give them up, and for good. I’d tried the patches the chewing gum but still went back in them, when my doctor suggested I try Champix for 12 weeks so I did few days taking it felt sick but I’d set my date kept to get off them October 22 and I did and I never look back. I don’t crave them or ever wished that I’d go back and I really thank Champix cause I know I'd of never gave them up. Side effects sickness at the start then few side effects at the end hearing things seen things depression but my doctor was very good and I finished the 12 week course and I was great "

• SteveO
• April 15, 2016

"I'm writing this 8 years after I stopped smoking, Now I'm trying to help my partner quit. Taking the drug was the best thing I ever did. I did get the usual mild side effects, slight nausea etc. But it was more than with it. I HATE cigarettes now with a vengeance. One tip thing I can add that will really help others quitting is.... On the day you decide to stop, read or listen to the Allen Carr easyway to stop smoking book. Its on youtube or you can buy it. It really puts your head in a good place. Debunking long held beliefs about smoking. It made me completely determined never to touch a ciggy ever again! I never have."

• Gay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2015

"They work great I smoked for the first 2 weeks then on the day of week 3 I didn't even feel like one. The problem with the people that say it doesn't work or there is to many side effects is most of them don't do the course properly medical doctors all around the world that use champix for patients would say as it says in the guide lines smoke for the first 2 weeks if people would do that it would work it has to work because the chemical in it is for the part of your brain that craves smoking so all them people out there that say it doesn't work I don't believe them. They just don't want to quit smoking. The side effects: u get a few but I would rather have side effect and not smoke then no side effect and smoke"

• Non-S...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2019

"WORTH IT!!!! Never thought it will be so easy with Champix on my side. Better watch out for those nightmares though...pretty creepy, especially for some one like me who never even experience dreams. Having a drink still makes it a challenge but I am managing through it. Second month of Champix and 12 days clean of smoking, you simply gotta give this a go if you are determined to give up smoking!"

• Bella
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2019

"Now 5 years smoke free Thanks to Champix. Highly recommended. No side effects fortunately. I stopped on day 14 of taking the drug. Also used the plastic inhaler when driving as this was my weakest time. No complaints it really worked for me."

• Ory
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2018

"I start taking champix after 20 years of 20 cigarettes a day trying all sort of things, chewing gums , patches , E-cigarette, all failed. I took champix in the morning 20 minutes after breakfast. If I took it on an empty stomach it gave me nausea. The second dose I took in the afternoon, never after 7 pm to avoid any nightmares. Apart from neightmares if I took it too late I did not had any side effects. I gave up on day 3 that was 3 months ago , I gave up the tablets 1 month ago I was worry about having the cravings but did not happen. I’m a 3 months not smoker , I’m socialising with friends that smoke 20 a day like I used too and the worst I have to deal with is few seconds of cravings but not to often. Champix the best solution for me"

• Bellaz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2016

"I've been reading allot of these posts and thought maybe I could share my experience and what helped me. The stomach pain when I take the pills is really tough to deal with but I found eating a banana really helps. Eat halve the banana, Take the pill than finish the rest. It's the only thing that doesn't make me feel nauseous. As far as the bloating, I've felt so bloated for the past 2 weeks so went and spoke with the pharmacist on what to do and he suggested Align Digestive Care, I took a pill about 4 hours ago and already I feel better. Just thought I would try to help those out having the same symptoms I am. Good Luck everyone, It may seem tough to get through these little road blocks but I know we all have the strength to quit."

• Champix...
• March 20, 2014

"I had a great experience with Champix. I smoked for 20 years 30 smokes A day. I had no side effects, sleeping was great. No bad dreams. I guess I was very lucky, it made my quitting easier. Always remember there is no miracle pill, and what worked for me was Champix helped and by saying "I am not going out For A smoke so I can feel the same way I felt 20 minutes from my previous smoke. Non Smokers don't need to recharge themselves with smoking and going out every 20-minute for A smoke" The withdraw is only the nicotine monster dying and crying for more nicotine, so don't give in protect your health. There is No Withdrawal if you can enjoy the experience of quitting smoking. Good Luck Everyone!"

• Delboy
• November 5, 2018

"Started this medicine about 6 weeks ago. I stopped smoking on day 14. I just woke up that morning and thought “no, I’m not smoking today” and here I am 27 days later smoke free. Cannot believe it TBH. My sense of smell and taste is still amazing me. From 3rd day off cigs I could smell everything, peoples perfume, their sweat, aromas, detergents etc, it is mad. Usual side effects, nausea and feeling faint when taking meds. However, when taken on a full stomach I’m fine. Definitely increased appetite. I’m usually slim, toned, gym fit. I’ve stopped the gym and eating lots of garbage. Going to sort that out this week. I'm not fond of meds but they definitely work. I don’t think my mood is low but friends say I’m a bit irritable. I notice words don’t come to me quickly which is a side effect. Nothing major though. Sooo happy I am not smoking. Saving a fortune and feel really clean. Be cautious if you have any mental illness. Oh be prepared for the vivid weird dreams."

• Molly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2019

"This is my 3rd attempt to quit smoking using Champix. First 2 times got so nauseous just gave up. Took with water and with food but still ill all day. Want to quit so thought I'd give it another go. Was told by person at the chemist how he had quit 35 year habit and said take tablets with glass of milk. Am doing that and on day 6 and not one bit of nausea. Don't seem to have cut down yet but have noticed butting the smoke with still 1/3 off it left so that's promising."