Champix User Reviews & Ratings

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 40 years and had never really tried to stop, but as I was getting older and becoming more health conscious, I thought I really need to try and give up the cigarettes. I started with Champix, set my date, and off I went. Almost 6 years later, I am a non-smoker and even detest the smell of it. I had no side effects whatsoever. I love not being a slave to smoking anymore."

• Moj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I began taking Champix a couple of months ago. The side effects are pretty grim. I felt nauseous most days, struggled to concentrate at work, exhausted by 7 pm, then experienced some very vivid & bizarre nightmares. I persevered with it though because I was determined to stop this time and knew people who'd successfully stopped using it. I stopped smoking on day 10 (after vomiting with my last cigarette) and haven't smoked since. I honestly can't believe how effective it's been. I spoke to my doctor about stopping it early because I was sure I no longer needed them, he said it was entirely up to myself and everyone was different. I took my last tablet on day 35. I have now been smoke-free for around 8 weeks and feel great for it. I just wish I'd done this years ago instead of wasting time and money on patches/vaping/hypnotherapy(!)/inhalators etc. I have been a heavy smoker of tobacco and weed for 20 years and if I can stop, honestly, anyone can!!"

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "After 40 years of smoking, and numerous attempts to quit using all different patches, gum, etc. I even paid a fortune for hypnosis but no good. I read about Champix and was keen to try it. Within 3 months, I was a non-smoker. I had read that there were some side effects, but I had none whatsoever. With Champix, I had virtually no cravings. Sometimes I still felt that something was missing (that would have been the stinky fag in my hand) but that was just habit, and that was the easiest bit to change. 8 years later and I still cannot believe how easily I found it. Thank you, Champix, and whoever invented you! X"

• Ali...
• February 29, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I only completed the starter pack, so 4 weeks of Champix. Been smoke-free for a month. Champix works but my side effects included vivid dreams, irritation to annoying people, and some cloudy thinking. Still worth it. I feel great now, deep breathing gets me through any urges and just feels good to be able to take deep breaths without coughing. Good luck everyone, you've got this."

• Fle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Now then, I was taking Champix for 5 months and totally smoke-free, and I'm glad to say I've not smoked for a further two months without the drug and feel great. The thought of smoking again is not an option, plus I've got a jar of money totaling nearly £3.5k... makes you think."

• RA1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked about 20 per day for over 5 years, tried quitting numerous times. Gum - didn't work, nicotine spray - hiccups, e-cig - did nothing for me, patches - carried on smoking anyway. My quit nurse recommended Champix. I took it for a week and continued smoking as recommended. Then the day came - I finished a packet and simply didn't want to buy another, no cravings or anything. No side effects for me while taking it. Around 3 weeks later, the smell of cigarettes repulsed me. I stopped taking the Champix and haven't had a single cigarette since, now about 2 years."

• KIE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I have been smoking for 50 years. 15-20 a day. Now I'm 70, I decided to quit. On Champix for 3 weeks and I'm down to 2 a day for the last week. WOW! As I live in Australia, the most expensive country in the world for cigarettes, it's eating into my pension. It is $25 per pack of 20! Now I keep a big jar and put in the amount of money I would have spent on cigarettes and see it grow. I'll be able to go on holiday after 1 year. Side effects include colorful dreams and slight nausea. No interest in the taste, just the habit of having a beer and a cigarette. No more standing outside a pub in the rain, feeling like a leper."

• Spr...
• August 15, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I was advised that Champix is a 3-month course to stop smoking, but I could only stand 3 weeks. I felt weak, tired, and nauseous the whole time. I can honestly say that I have never felt close to as bad as Champix made me feel. Before Champix, I was also drinking a bottle of 5% wine most evenings. My tolerance is low, and I was tired of feeling groggy in the morning and the compulsion to drink. Champix turned me off alcohol before cigarettes. Within 10 days, I wasn’t smoking or drinking, and it’s been 3 1/2 years now since I had a cigarette. I can count on one hand the number of times I have drunk alcohol, and it has been a very small amount in celebration of something like New Year. I have pre-existing high blood pressure, but since stopping smoking, my meds have halved. Post-Champix, I lost 3 stone in weight. I no longer worry about not seeing my kids moving through adulthood with all the milestones that brings. Champix saved my health, my bank balance, and most importantly, my future with my kids. I cannot recommend this medication highly enough."

• gar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Two weeks taking Champix, and I haven’t had a cigarette since day 3. It says to keep smoking until week 2, but I had no desire, and the last few cigarettes I had weren’t enjoyable at all. I used to smoke anywhere between 10-30 per day, but now I’m finally free. I have no cravings at all, actually zero. Last night, I had a couple of wines (alcohol is what I have been most worried about) and felt a mild pang, but it was fine! I’ve also listened to Alan Carr’s - Easy Way To Quit Smoking (audiobook) a number of times, which addresses the psychological aspects and complements the Champix perfectly. It changed my mindset from dreading this process to actually enjoying it. This time I know I’m quit for good. Thank you Pfizer and Alan Carr, you glorious bast**rds!"

• RJB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I'm on week 10 of the tablets now and oh my what a great result it's been! I gave up smoking on just day 8 of taking Champix and have not had a cigarette or cravings since! I had tried all sorts before finally giving in to seek help from my GP. I'm glad I did, otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today. Every time I walk past someone smoking or someone is stood next to me smoking, the smell makes me feel sick. Anyone else get that? Good luck, guys and gals. Here's to a smoke-free future."

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I have been a smoker for 30 odd years, about 12 a day. I have had multiple attempts at quitting over the years but always started up again. I know a few people that had quit for good using Champix, so I thought I would try it. Well, all I can say is WOW!! I am on day 23 of taking Champix and have not wanted to smoke since day 10. During the first week, I noticed that I could only smoke half a cigarette and was only smoking about 5 a day. Then on day 10, I woke up not even wanting to smoke. It feels like a miracle. I am finally free and know that it will be lifelong. The only side effect for me was a bit of nausea, but I found that taking it straight after breakfast and dinner worked well. Give it a go, and good luck."

• Miy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Used Champix to stop smoking after 40 years. I think this is a miracle drug and is underused. My doctor did not tell me about this drug - it was my pharmacist that suggested it. So I asked the doctor to give me a prescription. Within 3 weeks I was smoke-free, and it happened almost without me realizing it. I would light up a cigarette, have a puff, and suddenly think, 'I really don't want this,' so would put it out. I've noticed that some people have said that they still got the urge, but I don't believe that the 'urge' was due to nicotine but just the 'habit' of 'lighting up'. Champix can also be used to treat alcoholism, heroin, opioid, and cocaine addictions!!!! I know there are side effects, but all medications have side effects. I have many smokers say that they can't use Champix because they are afraid of the side effects. I then ask them what side effects does smoking have? Thank heavens for Champix!!!!"

• Jen...
• January 13, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 35 years, 40 a day. I tried patches for 3 months, went back to smoking, tried vaping, and went back to smoking. So I thought I would try Champix. I stopped smoking one day before my stop date. I did feel nauseous but fought my way through. The dreams are not bad, some of mine were funny."

• Jes...
• May 17, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I used to smoke 2-3 packs a day. I'd have a 15-minute break at work and smoke 3-4 cigarettes in 15 minutes, 10-15 in half an hour. I decided to start Champix after my dad passed away due to cancer (unrelated). Day 1 of Champix, I was smoking 46 cigarettes a day, day 2 was similar. Day 3, I suddenly didn't want to smoke as much and dropped to 11, day 4, I had 9, day 5, I had 3, and day 7, I had to force myself to smoke 1. Day 8 was my first day of being smoke-free, and it felt like the easiest thing I've ever done in my life thanks to Champix. I continued the medication for 2 more months and then quit taking the medication as I did not feel like I needed it anymore. I have now been smoke-free for 2 years. Because of Champix, it was the easiest thing."

• Riz...
• February 11, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Day 8 on Champix. I've smoked for 22 years. For the past year now, my smoking has increased from smoking all the years, 6-7 per day, to double the amount. Side effects: slight nausea after taking the pill lasts around 5-10 min. I don't eat breakfast, so I just take it with a large glass of water. Bad constipation, bloating, takes me ages to fall asleep at night and wake up constantly. No bad dreams. I'm eating more and feel hungry all the time. I'm now at the point where I don't go out first thing upon waking in the morning with my coffee to smoke. I love my red wine, and I have found that I don't even feel like having wine or drinking since a couple of days ago! I can only really smoke half a cig, then I have to stub it out. Champix works by slowly reducing my craving to smoke. Each day, especially since starting the 1 mg twice daily, I'm not thinking of smoking, and today I only had 3, which is already a big achievement for me. The best thing I've done for myself and my family."

• Mrs...
• January 9, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "Been on Champix 12 days now and not smoked for 9 days. Since taking the two a day, I have had a feeling of nausea in the mornings that lasts for about an hour and is easily managed by sipping water! I have zero cravings or desire to smoke. I cannot believe how quickly this has worked for me. I have more vivid dreams but not nightmares. It has been brilliant for me. Although I only smoked 8 a day, I have tried countless times to quit cold turkey and it has never worked! So far, so good. I have no intention to return to cigarettes!"

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "After 45 years of smoking a pack a day, plus I decided to try Champix. This is my first serious attempt to quit smoking. I continued smoking during weeks one to five, however, the number of cigarettes I smoked tapered off drastically. I am now in week seven and am eighteen days smoke-free. I will be honest, it is a battle for me since I enjoy my cigarettes. I've almost given up a few times due to cravings and the fact that I am cranky as heck. (I'm chalking the crankiness up to the lack of nicotine in my system.) But I haven't caved in yet, nor do I plan to. As for the 'side effects' - my dreams are vivid but interesting. I take this medication with food and the recommended full glass of water, so I do not feel any nausea. The cravings, well, there's bound to be some. Make sure to have lots of gum or mints on hand! Honestly though, I would recommend Champix to anyone who wants to quit smoking."

• Ern...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I was a smoker for 65 years. I was a long-distance truck driver, so occasionally I would smoke 2 or 3 large packs a day. I enjoyed smoking for the most part and worked out quite a few problems smoking a cigarette. Finally, for health reasons, I was talked into quitting. Through the years, I had tried the patch, other types of pills, and acupuncture, but nothing worked. I started Champix and within 3 weeks, the sensations started to fade. Now, 8 months smoke-free, it doesn't bother me sitting with my wife or friends while they smoke. I have no urges or desires to light up. Thank you, Champix, and as soon as we can afford it, my wife is going to start the system. She is so impressed with me."

• hil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 50 years. Last 20 years, 2-3 packs a day and lots and lots of alcohol. I came to a mindset that I needed to stop. Took me a month and a half of Champix every day and I've knitted a scarf that would go around the world. Had a couple of very vivid dreams, not scary. Learned very quickly to eat a good balanced meal before taking Champix to keep nausea away. Drank lots of water and still do every day. For the first time in over 3 decades, I have a clear head, feel good, and confident that I can make good decisions. Now I am at a stage of getting more motion into my days. I truly was amazed how stopping smoking and no drinking went hand in hand, and my healthy food choices all work and I feel GREAT."

• Ste...
• February 21, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I stopped smoking after only about 12 days on Champix. The only problem was as soon as I doubled the dose, as instructed, I developed heart arrhythmia, chest pains, a panic attack leaving me in the hospital, and now, 6 weeks on, I'm paying $1,000 for urgent private cardiac assessments to try and save my job, my house, my life. Finally, symptoms seem to be subsiding a little after 6-7 weeks. Be very careful, people. My advice is to stick to half dose, i.e., one in the morning, one at night."

• Lil...
• June 1, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I started Champix on 6th March 2016 and wondered if they would work after smoking 20 a day for 50 years. On the 13th day, I felt really sick when I lit a cigarette, so the next day I had no desire to have one. I'm into my 11th week without a cigarette and feel so much better. Oh, and I have been taking one tablet a day as two were too much for me. The side effects I had were waking up at three each morning, and after stopping the night tablet, my sleeping pattern returned. Many friends, colleagues, and family have remarked on how lovely my skin has become since quitting. If I can do it after all those years, so can you... Good Luck."

• tom...
• October 29, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "A smoker for 30 years and decided to try Champix after several failed attempts at quitting, three days into the course I hated the taste of smoking. That was 14 months ago. Take Champix with food to stop the sickly feeling. Don't give up, give them a chance, they work."

• Boo...
• November 2, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Coming up on 1 year on 8th Nov. This product WORKS, but you have to WANT to quit. I had gained weight and needed to exercise. I started exercising, but I could barely breathe due to the cigs. I was still smoking when I started exercising. I started to lose weight. I wanted to work harder, and I knew it would only happen if I quit cigs. So I started Champix. By the 10th day, I was smoking less. I also could not smoke an entire cigarette. On day 13, I had my last cig. I basically got through the day without any cigs. On my 4th month, my dad passed away. But still, I didn't smoke. I am now running half marathons. I am fitter and stronger than ever before. My hair and clothes don't stink. My skin looks amazing. I had some side effects: insomnia and headaches. The exercise early in the morning helped with the insomnia. And I took headache tablets. But a small price to pay for saving my own life. I am my own hero!"

• Din...
• November 16, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Have tried to give up smoking in the past with other methods, always returned to the fags. However, had a health issue that basically said give up or that will be your life over, so had to give Champix a go. My husband also is trying to give up in support of me. I smoked for 40+ years, so a big habit to quit. I have found the Champix a challenge, to be honest, it's the nausea and fatigue, but also I have started a shed load of other medication too, so could be these as well. My husband has no side effects at all now, he had a bit of restlessness at night. I have sleepless nights, but dreams have stopped. We are both on day 28. I haven't smoked for 14 days, my husband has had one roll-up a day for 14 days, but I still think this is amazing. Reading tips on this forum, I will try to take the morning tablet with milk and the evening one after dinner to see if this helps reduce nausea. I will continue taking the Champix, as although I crave a cigarette and feel a bit flat, this is the best it's ever been without nicotine."

• Smi...
• April 6, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Champix works! I have been a chronic smoker for 28 years, tobacco and skunk marijuana. My teeth started to fall out through smoking at about age 24. I knew smoking meant I would have a short life, or worse, let me live with something horrific. The nightmares I had were horrible and absolutely real. I woke and wondered if what I dreamed was actually real, thank God not. Such weird stuff. Sometimes I thought how could my brain actually come up with these things? Having said that, nothing else has ever worked for me. Don’t underestimate the struggle that you are going through, it’s not for everyone. For me, it’s the only thing that works. Give yourself time, relax, it will get better. I’m starting to deal with the nightmares, they get easier and don’t last. You're doing the best thing in your life ever! I would also say if it causes so much stress, don’t be afraid to seek an alternative course of treatment. God bless you, and good luck!"