Chantix for Smoking Cessation User Reviews

• Bak...
• February 8, 2020

"I'm using Chantix along with lozenges and patches. I've attempted to quit smoking with patches and lozenges alone off and on for years without success. The addition of Chantix is making all the difference. I've been smoking for 10 years, and for the last 4 years, I've been smoking between a pack to a pack and a half a day. Quitting seemed impossible! I'd tell myself every day 'this pack is my last pack' as I drove to buy another pack! Once I started treatment, I didn't know what to expect. Days 1-3 I smoked 1-2 cigarettes a day. On day 4, I couldn't smoke even 2 puffs before just putting it out in disgust. I didn't smoke a cigarette today. It didn't even cross my mind. I feel healthier and more alert. I can take deeper breaths without the phlegm, my eyes don't burn in the morning, I'm saving money, my head isn't foggy, my clothes don't smell like an ashtray, and I feel an overwhelming source of energy radiating through my body. So much improvement in just 11 days!"

• Fee...
• February 6, 2020

"August 2019, walking up the block with my granddaughter, pausing every 1 minute to catch my breath. I went back to my doctor and he prescribed me Chantix again. 7-day starter pack, smoking half the amount. 14 days, smoking 4 a day. September 21, 2019, was my last cigarette to date. Here’s how Chantix helped me: One day you will get tired and hate smoking. Be strong, don’t let any little excuse trigger smoking. Be strong. After 3 days, nicotine urge is gone. The biggest fight is the mental habits, something we did for years - the same routine every day: light up before bed, toilet, after work, before sex, after sex, meals, rainy, sunny, etc. I still reach into my pocket till today. Every time you get the urge, loudly ask yourself, 'WHY DO I SMOKE?' By the way, I joined a gym and gave up coffee. Coffee and cigarettes did go hand in hand for me. So, go get Chantix, and you will thank yourself. Gums, nicotine patches, e-cigs really make matters worse. Good luck. Thank you, Chantix."

• DJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2020

"I was hospitalized the day after Christmas 2019 for other issues than smoking, stomach issues, internal bleeding, and alcoholism. I have COPD. I’ve smoked ever since I was sixteen. I am 63 years old. Up to 3 packs a day. I was a mess. Due to being hospitalized, I could not smoke or drink. After a 5-day stay, I was released on New Year's Eve. I was sent home dry. I tried nicotine patches for about a week and a half. Alcohol was the LAST thing on my mind. I was so sick! Finally, my primary doctor talked me into trying Chantix again. It’s been 4 weeks, no smoking at all or alcohol. I still crave a cigarette, but it’s manageable. Moment by moment, this too shall pass. Side effects: nausea and vomiting if not taken with food, I want to sleep a lot! Slight depression? Occasional headaches. A feeling of “loss”. The pros outweigh the cons at least for me. I truly believe I was going to die after being hospitalized. By the grace of God, it was a wide awakening."

• Smo...
• January 3, 2020

"If you want to stop, this really helps. Started taking at Thanksgiving and was down to three cigarettes by Christmas Eve and stopped on Christmas Day. Have had my moments but will never go back. One of my greatest accomplishments and no nicotine supplement to buy or spend money on. Went from 2.5 packs a day to done in a month after 40 years of being controlled by a little white stick. Fantastic!"

• Tar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

"This is my second review, as today I crossed 5 months smoke-free. Just wanted to remind everyone that this medicine is an aid to quit smoking, focused on treatment of the chemical addiction. When this attempt at escaping the smoking trap started, it was clear to me that it mainly relies on successfully maintaining the willingness to forever stop smoking. Also, I found in "The Easy Way To Quit Smoking" book by Allen Carr perfect guidelines and highlights that enhance the "well" factor. A simplified illustration: Chantix is a vehicle that can help you get there, and your free will is the driver. Quitting smoking has countless physical and psychological benefits and might rise up to the most important decision and achievement ever since you fell into the trap. Though it might seem and feel difficult, it is indeed achievable."

• Jns...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2021

"This is my 3rd time taking Chantix. The first time I quit smoking almost immediately. But I started again. The 2nd time (years later) I had too many side effects so I stopped taking it. Fast forward a couple more years after my significant other was sick with COVID for 2 months. He kept telling me I should quit. I set my quit date for the end of March 2021. Tomorrow will be two weeks since my last cigarette. Officially a non-smoker as of 3/9/21."

• Qan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

"Took Chantix for less than 2 weeks before quitting cigarettes. Just finished my first week of no cigarettes and NO medication. I was very ready to quit when I started Chantix. Still craving but keep reminding myself of how far I've come and how I really don't enjoy smoking. I'm just bored. Find something to do - it helps. First day of no cigs or meds, I made it all the way to the store for a pack and by the time I got there, didn't want a cig. Side effects were irritability, sleepiness, and definitely weird dreams. Just kept telling myself the sooner I stop smoking, the sooner I can stop taking the meds."

• JuJ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2019

"I smoked for 32 years. I was smoking at least 2 packs a day. I love smoking. It was my stress relief. Started taking Chantix on January 1, 2019, because my doctor said I need to quit and also because my husband also started taking Chantix. I really didn't have a desire to quit but 'went along with it'. I did not set a quit date. My last cigarette was on January 10, 2019. I have had ZERO side effects with Chantix. It's been 127 days since my last cigarette. I am still on Chantix and plan on taking it one more month. I do not want to fail and start back. I still have cravings but they are not bad and they go away pretty fast. I want to remain smoke-free and Chantix has been amazing... If you want to quit, or are like me and LOVE to smoke but need to quit, try Chantix. It really works."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2020

"Amazed how great this medication works. I've been on the medication for a month and I have had very few times that I wanted a smoke. My worst time now is after an evening meal, but now only lasts for a couple of minutes. I would definitely recommend this medicine to anyone that's tired of letting cigarettes control their life. I WAS a smoker for 35 years. Chantix works."

• JAY...
• January 26, 2020

"First off, this pill works for what it is intended for. 10 days after starting, I stopped smoking and had no desire to have a cigarette. I continued using for 3 more weeks, stopped and still am not smoking. As for side effects, I did have nausea, but if I took it with food, it helped a lot. I did have very vivid enhanced dreams, but nothing scary or nothing that bothered me. I do want to add, though, if you are on any psychiatric medications, I'd use caution and talk to your doctor. I have been on medication for bipolar for over 20 years and haven't had any kind of relapse for over 10 years. However, while on this drug, I did have a setback with some depression and mood swings, where I had to take a 3-week leave of absence from work. Now, this could be just a coincidence, but maybe not. I am better now, stable on my meds, and smoke-free. I would still recommend this drug, as it was very easy and effective to quit smoking, I'd just use caution."

• haw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2019

"I smoked 2 packs a day for about 30 years. Had the start of Emphysema. I started taking Chantix about 2 weeks before my quit date. My own stubbornness had me wait another week before quitting. I started writing down every time I had a cigarette. The time of day. What I was feeling. How much of the cigarette I smoked. Even what the weather was! I noticed a pattern begin to form and changed the pattern. When my new quit date came around, I didn't even want a smoke. Just went outside and started doing yard work. My last smoking date was March 28th, 2008. It's now May 24th, 2019. Over 11 years smoke free. I had no side effects other than funny (as in ha ha) dreams. I do have small cravings even now. But I just redirect myself and it's gone. Oh, and the emphysema is gone!"

• Smo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

"I have been on Chantix for 3 weeks now. I couldn't smoke past day 4, however, I continued till day 8. I haven't smoked in the last almost 10 days. The good thing about Chantix is that it is so easy to manage withdrawal symptoms. I do get some weird dreams, but it is easy to manage."

• Suz...
• September 21, 2019

"Smoked 2 packs daily for 35 years. After the 3rd day on Chantix, smoked less than 10 cigs a day. On the 5th day, smoked 4 cigarettes. On the 6th day, I threw away my cigarettes. I have just started my 31st day on Chantix. Honestly, I don't think I will need the entire second month's dosage. I feel so much better; I don't want to ruin this by picking up another cigarette. There are side effects that you have to plan for and deal with, such as nausea after each dose. Be sure to eat a meal before each pill and drink PLENTY of water. I have had an occasional headache and vivid dreams. None of the side effects have been deal breakers. The 'magic' that makes Chantix work is directly proportional to your level of commitment to quit smoking. If you are at that point, I would highly recommend Chantix - nothing else worked for me and this has been the charm."

• Win...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2025

"If you want to quit smoking, listen to me. I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years. If I were out of cigarettes, I would drive 50 miles to get them if I had to. My doctor put me on Chantix. I asked him if I should try to cut back on smoking while taking Chantix—he said no… smoke as much as you want to while taking Chantix. My doctor was right! I kept smoking and took Chantix each day. For 30 days, I just kept on smoking like normal. I always smoked the cigarettes to the filter. THEN one day, around the 31st day, I didn’t. I left about a 1/4 inch of a cigarette remaining because I didn’t have that need to finish it. THEN another day, about a week later, I smoked a cigarette about halfway and threw the cigarette away because I didn’t have that desire to finish it. Then another week goes by and I only smoked about a half inch and threw the cigarette away. Then again, another week goes by and I have never wanted to smoke another cigarette for the last 17 years."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2025

"I started smoking when I was 13 years old back in the '70s. I never did let myself smoke more than a pack a day. But my main reason for wanting to quit now is the rumble in my chest from the phlegm. Always have to cough to clear it out. Then the second reason was because it costs so much money nowadays. And I'm just like, I'm tired of spending this money on cigarettes that are really doing nothing for me. I will tell you, I had every side effect. And then my dog died, but I kept pushing forward. It is a good drug. I do feel you shouldn't do it when you have something so sad as your dog dying. But I feel I'm strong enough to get through it. I'm almost done, I smoke a couple drags a day. Today I haven't smoked any yet. I have bad habits I have to overcome, which were a cup of coffee and a cigarette in the morning, a cigarette after eating, and before going to bed. But I'm almost done with all of those habits, and I won't be smoking anymore!"

• Bet...
• July 19, 2019

"I'm on my 10th day of Chantix. I have not smoked for two days. The first few days, I was smoking more than normal, then around the 5th day, I cut my 20-a-day habit down to 3. It felt easier than I imagined it would, then 1, now none. Chantix is a strong drug. I suffer from depression anyway, so I have been very cautious about the dosage. I only take one pill a day. I have felt depressed at times, but I have had worse days. I keep a close eye on my mood and make sure I keep telling myself it's my mind and I will control it. I felt queasy at times, but never got that sick feeling after smoking. I still crave a cigarette, but I feel Chantix makes it more bearable to get through the craving. It's still early days, but I've never managed to go this long without smoking in 22 years. Fingers crossed to a better me."

• Squ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

"I smoked for 36 years, having quit and failed more times than I can remember for most of that time. Then I tried Chantix for one month. That was nearly 13 years ago and I haven't even wanted to smoke since. I had no side effects, nothing even remotely slight. Chantix is a real lifesaver, the only way to go."

• Old...
• August 28, 2019

"I smoked for 44 years. I drove a truck and consumed at least 3 to 4 packs of cigarettes a day. One day, I couldn’t catch my breath and had to hang onto the side of the truck just to breathe. I knew I needed to quit smoking but could not do it on my own. So, I called my doctor and asked if Chantix might work for me. I was only on it for two weeks, and I was done. I have not smoked or wanted to smoke a cigarette for the last 10 years. I highly recommend this product."

• Don...
• April 4, 2020

"I've been dipping tobacco three cans per 24 hours for 18 years. After week two of Chantix alone, I had decreased the amount to one can. I still found it difficult to stop altogether though. On week five, the first week of the continuation pack, I added nicotine gum. By week six, I was able to put the dip down altogether. I continued with the gum for a week after and then transitioned to regular chewing gum. It was a success! I must say you have to have the mindset that it's time to quit. You can't go into it thinking you're just gonna stop without trying, you won't succeed."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2020

"After reading reviews, I was terrified to take this medicine, but I really wanted to quit, so I gave it a try. I took it for 35 days and quit due to side effects. I smoked for the first two weeks and haven’t smoked another one in 3 weeks. I did experience nausea, some vivid dreams, but nothing terrifying. I did get severely depressed and literally just got out of bed to go to work, so I decided to quit taking it. I think this drug is effective in helping you quit if you really desire to quit. It was a great start for me, and I’m hoping I don’t start back after quitting the medicine early. Cigarettes taste disgusting while using this, and you don’t get that satisfaction after smoking like you normally would, so I think that’s what helps."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

"Only been on Chantix for two weeks, due to health issues, really needed to quit. The desire for a smoke has gone down, and they are not tasting as good. I smoked over a pack a day, now about a half pack. The only side effect is dreams, they are not bad but never remembered dreaming before. Still haven't set quit date, still riding out medication and trying to break smoking patterns. I am bipolar and have no mood shift or depression. Looking forward to seeing this through and being smoke-free! Already smoking half as much! Can't wait till the day comes I just put them down!"

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2019

"Took this for 6 months. I’m on my 8th month smoke-free. I did not have any side effects like so many others claim. I didn’t use alcohol or any other substance while on Chantix. I also lost 50 pounds and this also helped with anxiety. Thank you, Chantix!"

• Kar...
• August 17, 2014

"I have been smoke-free for 10 weeks now. I have smoked for over 30 years, at least a pack a day. I did not think I would ever kick the habit. Chantix is amazing! After 5 days on the medicine, cigarettes were making me feel so sick that I threw them away. I have not slipped up once. I can honestly say I did not miss smoking. I feel so much better, more energy, can smell and taste better. I have had no side effects, no weight gain either, actually a little weight loss probably because I am out walking about more now as I have more stamina. Do not hesitate to try this medicine, it is a lifesaver."

• Bor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2021

"I was a heavy smoker for 37 straight years. I decided at 52 years old to finally put this nasty habit behind me once and for all. After talking to my doctor, she recommended Chantix to me as a means to an end. I was a little leery of trying it, I must admit, as I am usually skeptical of big pharma in general. But I decided to give it a go because I realize that my smoking habit was obviously bigger than my willpower alone. I'm a little over a month into using Chantix now and haven't touched a cigarette in 5 full days! I have never been able to do that before. I have had ZERO side effects. I am finding it easier with each passing day to resist the urge to smoke. Thank you, Chantix, you changed my life very much for the better. Feels like I'm actually winning this fight."

• 132...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2019

"132 days and still smoke-free. I know this really isn't a review, but without Chantix, this would have never happened. For the first time since I was a teenager, I am smoke-free. It is such an awesome feeling. You can do this, if I can do it, you can do it."