Chantix for Smoking Cessation User Reviews (Page 4)

• Fun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

"Chantix really works for sure. After using this for about 3 weeks - going on a month now, I have no cravings at all. I have been around smokers since I started Chantix, but the urge to smoke is no longer there. I tried to smoke in my second week on Chantix, and every time I put a cigarette in my mouth, I would gag and feel like throwing up. The only thing I hate about Chantix is it makes you really, really tired and always sleepy, so I have finished my 1st pack, and I am not taking Chantix anymore. I haven't had the urge to smoke at all. I just can't continue taking it anymore, mostly because of being tired and the dreams that I experienced while on Chantix. Otherwise, I'm glad I quit, and I feel so good physically and emotionally."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2013

"I smoked for 40 years and tried to quit a handful of times. I have mostly been a pack-a-day smoker over the years. I have been smoke-free (not even one cheat) for almost 5 months thanks to Chantix and a strong will. I had been a slave to nicotine for most of my adult life, and Chantix gave me the ability to conquer the cravings and set down the cigarettes for good. On the same day I quit smoking, I also set down a serious coffee habit. This may sound insane, but I was determined to throw over the habits that had a hold on me. I believe the lack of the caffeine amping me up didn't hurt my ability to quit. I have recently had a few sips of coffee without any problems where smoking is concerned. Pick up Chantix and put down the smokes."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

"On day 17 of Chantix. Already went from 20 cigs a day down to 6. Been smoking over 45 years. This is helping. The mood swings I've had are the same as I had before when I tried to quit without meds. They will pass. I want to be a non-smoker and breathe."

• Kik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2019

"After the 1st week on Chantix, I'm not using cigarettes anymore. 30 years smoker, 2-3 packs every day. I'm now in week 2, and I'm not smoking for 4 days. No side effects. Still don't believe this is true, I was eating cigarettes. I could smoke 5-6 in half an hour with coffee or beer. I hope this is finally it."

• Smo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2015

"I was apprehensive about Chantix due to the possible side effects, but boy was I surprised! I smoked a little here and there while on Chantix. The cigarettes became less and less, as the smell and taste grew to become awful. On the 8th day of Chantix, I was leaving the bar and tossed my pack of cigarettes over my shoulder and left. I haven't had a cigarette since. Chantix far exceeded my expectations. I had zero side effects, and as long as you take the medicine exactly as prescribed, you will quit. Thank you so much, Chantix. I am officially a non-smoker. I am still on the Chantix post-quitting because I am afraid of relapse. I will continue on Chantix until all pills are gone. After 20 years of smoking, Chantix ultimately won the battle."

• Lew...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2017

"I was a pretty heavy smoker-about a pack a day (even on days I can't smoke at work, which just meant I'd chain smoke when I left to catch up!) and I always made excuses to go have a smoke. I also made many excuses not to quit. I finally decided that I wanted to stop, and I couldn't believe how well the Chantix worked for me. I had tried the nicotine patch, Wellbutrin, cold turkey... Chantix was kind of my last resort. The only side effect I noticed was a couple of minutes of nausea right after I took the pill, but it wasn't enough to make me stop. I quit smoking on day 5. I quit before my quit date. I'm planning to take the full 6 months, but I'm on week 6 and feel fantastic! I highly recommend Chantix to anyone who has struggled to quit!"

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2019

"I'm a fan of Ray Liotta. I saw the commercial and decided it's time for me to quit after 26 years. I quit within the first week of taking Chantix, still smoke-free, and I'm so happy. I feel amazing, something I haven't felt in years. Thanks, Chantix, and thank you, Ray Liotta."

• Jes...
• March 30, 2015

"It worked amazingly. I smoked over a pack a day. I've been smoke-free for over a year and a half now. I highly recommend it to anyone. My blood pressure has lowered, as well as cholesterol. My teeth are amazing, and gums have actually regenerated themselves. Best decision I've ever made."

• bev...
• February 17, 2015

"I was a smoker for 44 years and wanted to quit smoking because I was going to become a grandmother. I heard about Chantix from my brother and decided to try it. I had used other things to quit but was never successful. After using Chantix for 1 week, I no longer was a smoker. That was 8 years ago, and I am very happy that my granddaughter has never had a grandma that smelled like smoke."

• Ven...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2019

"I have tried so many times to stop smoking without any success until Chantix + a good mindset. I smoked for 35 years, so I spoke with my doctor about Chantix. My start date: September 29, 2019, official quit date: October 7, 2019. I weaned down over a week and then just didn’t want them. It is now November 11, just over 30 days on Chantix, and the weird dreams I can handle. I've had a few episodes of anger but remembered this is a side effect. What I can’t take anymore is the anxiety, I have had daily anxiety attacks over the last 2 weeks and one full panic attack that lasted hours. So I have decided to also quit Chantix early since I’m getting scared of these attacks. It definitely works, just remember to read and understand side effects and identify those during the process. Let others around you know you’re taking it, and if they realize you’re having these side effects, have them remind you that it’ll pass, and if too severe, then see your doctor."

• 1TD...
• May 24, 2016

"First off, everybody will not experience the same side effects from using Chantix. As for me, I'm glad I decided to take it. I noticed the medication started working about day 8. Cigarettes made me slightly nauseated. They slowly became less satisfying and desirable. The urges by then to smoke were minimal, and withdrawals were none from the start. I did have some nausea in the beginning after taking the pill that went away after a few minutes. Other than that, no noticeable side effects. I'm just now starting week 4. The urge to smoke now is completely gone. I don't feel like I ever want to smoke again."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2023

"While Chantix did help me quit smoking, I regret ever taking it. The stroke it caused almost killed me, and Pfizer's vague warning about 'new or worse blood vessel problems' is just a way to cover up the fact that it can cause blood clots leading to strokes and heart attacks. Unfortunately, my friend also died from a pulmonary embolism caused by Chantix. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the FDA, should be held accountable for not banning this dangerous medication due to his ties to the pharmaceutical industry. Pfizer, as usual, refuses to take responsibility for the harm caused by its medicine and misleading warnings."

• Jae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2022

"Before I started Chantix, I had heard of potential negative side effects, mainly depression and mental health issues. After being less than satisfied with all other methods, my options were 1) shorten my life and my health by continued smoking or 2) bite the bullet and try Chantix. I prayed hard for help from God. I was determined, I felt I should look up only the positive reviews and success stories. A positive mindset and attitude are very important in my experience. Each morning, I would have something to eat, then take my pill with water. I also found if you get a little upset stomach, soda does help. I was smoking up to a pack a day, easily. I could have smoked more. I started the starter pack, now I am in the middle of my second week. My favorite time to smoke is first thing in the morning and after dinner. I went out to smoke this morning, one puff, and I was over it. I have no urges. I have lost 4 lbs too. I feel great! Happy. Calm. Ready to take it on. I pray this is your experience."

• mor...
• September 2, 2007

"A dear friend of mine died this month. His blood sugar was 2 when they found him. He was diabetic. His new doctor put him on Chantix. If you are diabetic or know someone on Chantix who is a diabetic, please make sure they know that there may be issues with diabetics and Chantix."

• JR1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2014

"I began smoking at the tender age of 16. As I got older, I smoked about 5 cigarettes per day. I had a routine, and smoking was a good part of that routine. It also was my go-to when I felt stressed, when I felt upset, or if I was in a social setting. I stopped each time I was pregnant but went back after having the baby. I knew I needed to stop, but I didn't want to. I liked it. It was when I started to think about my kids being without me that I decided that I needed to be here and healthy for them. I tried to quit 4-5 times before, each time not following through, this time I was determined. Chantix helped me quit, it's awesome."

• Bun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2020

"Life-changing medicine! Works so fast and well. The thought never comes up to smoke, but I have something to do in place of smoking. I do it because I’m bored, so now I just apply to new jobs and stuff."

• Phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2016

"I smoked for more than forty years. I tried everything on the market to stop smoking. Finally, my doctor prescribed Chantix. I took Chantix and set a date to quit. After two weeks of taking Chantix, I was free of smoking and have not smoked for almost six years."

• epr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2014

"Smoked for close to 40 years. Never tried to quit, but my wife had melanoma, and I could not see myself taking her to a cancer waiting room smelling like a cigarette. Took Chantix for the first 3 days while smoking (tasted like straw); took the full dose on a Thursday, and by Friday, stopped taking Chantix (made me feel weird). Who cares? Haven't smoked in 5 years, have had absolutely no desire to smoke (or take Chantix). Try it. You have nothing to lose."

• bre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2015

"I smoked for 35 years. I was a pack and a half a day smoker. I was on the patch and chewing the gum, I even tried e-cigs. Nothing was working for me. Waste of money. Then a friend of my husband's told him about a new pill called Chantix that he was taking to try to quit smoking. I asked my doctor for a script for Chantix. I set my quit date for January 13, 2011. I have not had a cigarette since. I was not able to take a whole pill because it was too strong for me, so I cut them in half to see if that would help. Still too strong, so I cut the pill in thirds, and that was the right amount. I did have to eat before taking the Chantix, and I did have vivid dreams, but nothing I couldn't handle. January 13, 2016, will be my five-year anniversary. Go Chantix."

• JoJ...
• February 19, 2017

"Dear Chantix, I have smoked for 27 years. I was so ready for that to change. I asked my doctor to give me a chance to try it, she agreed! For me to tell you how now I have been free of smoking for 16 months now! Thank you, Chantix, for helping me!"

• Adu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2020

"I started Chantix a couple of weeks ago. I am an odd case as I had not smoked my entire adult life until about 3 years ago. What started as a light habit turned into 1+ packs a day. I tried to quit using books, cessation programs, patches/lozenges/gum, even vaping, and no bueno. If anything, it got worse. I have surgery in Feb and have to be nicotine-free, so I decided to start Chantix. I will be honest--I don't think some people know that this can take some people weeks to work. You can still smoke just as much even after starting. I'm now in my 3rd week and only now have cigarettes started to taste repulsive at times. I light one out of habit and gotta come back to it later. I finally feel like it's working. I have no major side effects, but I do get a little nausea at my night dose for about 10-20 mins, and I dream every time I dream - super vivid and insanely weird. I'm only giving it a 9 because I have not officially quit yet, so I don't have a 100% 10 rating right now."

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2020

"I started this medication because I was desperate to stop smoking. After looking online and seeing the terrible side effects, I was hesitant, so I talked to my nurse. She said I would be fine. So I started it. The first day, I was really frustrated with everything and everyone. I yelled so much that day I drove myself crazy. I woke up the next morning and took my dose, was fine all day, and finally wasn’t crabby, felt good. Later that night, I started getting a pain in my chest. I got up to get some air and I couldn’t breathe. I started panicking and wasn’t getting any air in, so my heart started pounding. Finally, I got my breathing back, then my body started to shake uncontrollably. I ended up having to call 911. Please be very careful taking this medication. I stopped after that day and I’ve been okay since. That was so traumatizing, I don’t want that to happen to anyone."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2017

"Thank you so much for Chantix! I have bullous emphysema. My doctor suggested Chantix, so I figured I would give it a try. It took a couple of tries before I finally was able to quit. The fact that you continue to smoke for the first week of taking the medication makes it easier. The Chantix is building up in your system while you are starting to notice the cigarettes that you are really not craving but smoking more out of habit. It made me nauseous, but not enough to stop taking it. February 10 of this year (2017) was 3 years since I quit smoking! One warning: DO NOT STOP TAKING IT SUDDENLY. It caused MAJOR depression. You have to come off of it gradually. Would I do it again, though? You bet your butt, I would."

• ano...
• August 31, 2015

"UPDATE: Today marks 90 days I've been smoke-free!!! And around a month now I've been off Chantix completely. No desire to smoke. Food tastes amazing! I can BREATHE. I haven't gained any weight, but I've joined the gym and started lifting. I feel GREAT. Wouldn't have been possible without Chantix. I weaned myself off of Chantix the last few weeks... made me apprehensive just stopping it cold turkey. Chantix gave me some weird dreams, nausea... nothing too serious. Much better than COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, DEATH from continuing to smoke. If I can quit, YOU can quit. Chantix saved my life. (31 y/o... been a smoker since age 13! Pack and a half a day when I decided to quit.)"

• Ror...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2025

"Literally cured my vaping addiction. I used to go through a disposable vape every week for 5 years. I started taking Chantix (the starter pack) as instructed. Smoked for the first week or so, and the Chantix started to make it where I didn’t feel any pleasure from the nicotine. After I started forgetting my vape at home without trying (which was impossible before), I finally threw the vape out and never touched one again. This was 7 months ago, and I feel a million times better than I did while vaping. I only took the starter pack and stopped after that month. Worked amazingly, I recommend it to anyone struggling."