Varenicline for Smoking Cessation User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2015

Champix (varenicline) "I am approaching my 1 year anniversary as a non-smoker. I am 48 and had been smoking as of the age of 11. I tried to quit so many times over the years, even having my mother pass away from lung cancer wasn't enough to do it. Until I tried Champix. I don't know what it did to my brain but I haven't had as much as one craving this past year, and that has been the problem in the past. I smell smoke or have a drink and there I go giving into the cravings. Not this time. Best thing I've ever done for ME. I must admit I only used it for 7 of the 12 weeks but I found I was ready. The one thing I did that I would recommend to others is to ween off the pills like when you start them so it's not just a cold turkey with the drugs."

• Lottie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2019

Champix (varenicline) "Champix has worked. I was scared of taking them but my health had declined and my fitness levels were shocking. I had a history with mental health issues like anxiety so you can imagine how scared I was given the long list of side effects. I took these with food and did not get any nausea, I haven't had one bit and have been on these 5 weeks now. It completely stopped my desire to smoke after 2 weeks. I'm short tempered, but my boyfriend and I discussed all this before I started Champix so we knew it was coming. Even he says it's worth it to give up. I have also had weird dreams but not bad ones. In yesterday's dream I won the Formula 1 racing in France! I haven't had any cravings & I'm pinching myself. I was also a heavy drinker and I haven't wanted one since I can't smoke. So my real test will be a glass of wine but I'm waiting until the 12 week course is up to drink as I don't want to fail and so far I haven't wanted to drink, all round I'm super impressed."

• ddfer...
• January 19, 2017

Chantix (varenicline) "These reviews are total shams. The successful quit rates for people using Chantix, the patch and nicorette gum combined is lower than quitting cold turkey. Notice how every review follows the same formula? 1) State that you smoked heavily for decades 2) Claim that Chantix made you forget that you ever enjoyed smoking... it was EASY! 3) Neglect to mention all the side effects- including an alarmingly high rate of suicidal thoughts The only proven method is cold turkey. Wanna drag out your physical cravings for months? Go on the patch, get less nicotine than your body wants, be in mild withdrawal constantly, and have ZERO to show for all that discomfort 2 months later. Cold turkey? 72 hours and the rest is all psychological."

• Pattioh
• October 7, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "I smoked for 41 years and tried to quit on my own, no luck. I tried the patch, ha ha. I could have plastered my body in them and no luck. Could not use the gum as I lost 12 teeth in a horse accident, but I tried Chantix and only got a little tense a few times, but it made it so easy for me. I gave been tobacco-free for 2 years in February. Thank you, Chantix."

• Georg...
• May 29, 2017

Champix (varenicline) "I never review products on line when I purchase them, but if this review can help someone quit smoking, I am more then happy to review this product. What Champix does is let you keep smoking for a week or so while taking the pills, but by the end of the first week, you don't even feel like smoking. I have smoked over a pack per day for just over 40 years, I have tried every trick I know for quitting during that time. I have not had a cigarette in 72 days. The pill takes care of the cravings for smoking, but not the mental urge to light up. At first that is a bit hard, but the urges get less frequent and come less often over time, toothpicks help. If you are trying to quit, your answer is with this product."

• Anonymous
• April 24, 2008

Chantix (varenicline) "I am 27 years old and have been smoking for 11 years. I've always been a chain smoker and smoke between 1.5 and 2 packs a day. My doctor gave me a prescription for Chantix and since I have two very young kids, I thought I would give it a chance, but didn't really expect to quit. I have been 10 days smoke-free, and I must say it has almost been easy. It was strange at first, but it's really no big deal, which has been surprising. I have no feeling of 'crawling out of my skin.' It's been a miracle drug."

• Charlie
• February 20, 2019

Champix (varenicline) "I’ve tried quitting smoking 10x. I even went to a smoking rehab clinic for a week 10 years ago. Have been smoking (if I’m totally honest) pretty much the past 40 years. I made a decision to try this product. I was worried because somewhere I’ve read some side effects info on it that worried me, but honestly - was up to 1.5 packs a day avg. and knew I had to quit. Started taking Champix Dec.08th. Still can’t believe how well if has worked. I even tried a cigarette three times over the course of the first 4 or 5 weeks. They tasted awful, and I didn’t even want to finish them. I actually made a conscience effort to try them, as my doctor told me the cravings would likely just evaporate, and cigarettes would taste awful. She was 100% right. I don’t even think about “testing” it’s efficacy any more. I have zero cravings, and minimal side effects. I couldn’t feel happier. I’m finally free. Thanks Champix."

• Shale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "I smoked for 25 years and then decided to try Chantix (Without having much faith it would work). Took for 21 days and then just quit. Lit a cigarette one day and I just didn't feel the urge to smoke and put it out. That was 7 months ago... I only took Chantix for 2 months."

• Cl0v3r
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2016

Chantix (varenicline) "today is day 7 of using chantix. I'm a 33 year old disabled army vet. I have bi-polar, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder and I have been smoking for 20 years. I have tried everything to quit smoking, patches made me want to smoke more, the gum made my stomach feel like it was on fire and cold turkey made me homicidal. On day one I was smoking a pack a day. by day 4 I was smoking 1/2 a pack now I smoke about 3 cigarettes a day, but only a 1/2 a cigarette at a time. I have no nausea, no sleep issues, and no other side effects that I have noticed. I just seem to be be craving cigarettes less and less. I'm really hoping that within a few more days wont smoke at all."

• Daisy...
• January 22, 2017

Champix (varenicline) "I started Champix on the 10 Jan 2017 didn't think it would work, by day ten I have stopped smoking. The first tablets made me feel very sick - it was better with food. I have not missed smoking. To everyone who wants to stop or if your finding it hard to quit - keep going you will do it."

• ihoule
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2015

Chantix (varenicline) "I am a 49 year old female, I have smoked for over 33 year's and believe it or not I really enjoyed smoking and didn't or wouldn't quit. My PCP has been on me for years to quit I had a lot of breathing issues and always sick with chest congestion, wheezing, coughing I having a hard time breathing but I was still smoking. I went on a trip with my daughter and when we got to the hotel I opened my suit case and the smell of smoke was so awful I told her when we get home I'm done. I took Chantix for 2 months and it's been 9 months. Smoke free. I had no side effects at all."

• Ron
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "I have been clean from cigarettes for over 12 years now thanks to chantix. I was smoking three packs a day I have tried every way to try to quit all I know is I took it for 7 days and on the 8th day I woke up and did not light up I felt like I have never smoked a cigarette in my life. Thank you again for the development of this powerful medicine you all be blessed."

• Marcdw
• January 21, 2015

Champix (varenicline) "Smoked for 20 years, tried gums, patches, hypnotised etc. No Joy. Took Champix, and on day 12 just effortlessly stopped. Minor side effects where a bit of muscle tension, a few minutes of nausea each day, and for the early weeks felt a tiny bit vacant in my mind (probably withdrawal) Stopped Champix after 12 weeks, and have now been smoke free for 7 months. Its been really easy, but always be ready to say 'no' whenever the opportunity arises to smoke. just gutted I never did it earlier."

• Chewer
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2020

Chantix (varenicline) "I have been chewing tobacco for 25 years or more and tried to quit unsuccessfully twice. So kept seeing that damn turkey on TV and decided to ask my doctor about Chantix to help be stop chewing tobacco. Well been on it now for 2.5 Weeks. Started to taper my tobacco usage down from 1 tin a day to 1 tin every 2 days. Initially I did not really see any results in attitude or mood, but after 2 weeks I noticed that the urge and frequency to chew began to lessen, and the affects of the chew was getting to the point where I could not tell the difference between the real chew and the non tobacco chew I was using. Do not get me wrong, the urge to chew "at times" is strong, but less frequent and does nor compare to when I tried to quit before. Well to make a long story short, I abandoned my tapering off program 2 weeks early and quit all together. So far so good.. Although it is early, I feel a confidence that this time it will be real."

• Red
• June 22, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "Took chantix for two months but didn't need it the second month but my doctor said he would feel better if I did after the first week I put the cigarette down and never pick them back up. Never had any side affect and it will be ten years in September. So glad my doctor prescribe it."

• KT SR
• January 9, 2017

Chantix (varenicline) "I am 72 yrs old. Smoking for over 50 yrs. Tried the patches,to get burn marks on my arms, and itch me like crazy. I am a cancer surviver of 20 yrs. My Dr. put me on Chantix, two pills a day and after one mo. while still smoking, I woke up one morning and said that's it, no more smoking. That was 7 mo. ago, with no side affects at all. Thank God for Chantix."

• dshutt
• August 29, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "Took Chantix for one month and quit smoking after smoking for 32 years. Had no side effects. stopped smoking on 3rd week an stopped taking Chantix after 4th week. Been smoke free for 3 months. My insurance didn't pay for Chantix but it was worth every penny."

• Janet
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "I feel like a normal person!!! I started Chantix where you continue to smoke while using. Around the 3rd week I went from smoking a pack a day for the past 10 years to a pack lasting for 3 days. The desire to smoke gradually went away. Whenever I would smoke I just didn’t get that same satisfaction of needing to smoke, I would smoke just because it was a part of my routine for so long that I had to train myself to mentally stop. Literally the desire to smoke after a meal, a cup of coffee or having a alcoholic beverage went away. I feel like a normal person now❣️❣️❣️"

• Emano
• October 15, 2018

Champix (varenicline) "I started champix 15 days ago, 25 years of smoking. After watching my father die of lung cancer at the age of 62 , caused by him smoking . I cannot let my children see me die the way my father did . My father died in June so still pretty raw . 4 days in of taking champix I had side effects, headache, sickly ect . I felt like nothing was happening, and I was convinced it would not work for me. I was still smoking, still wanting and needing to smoke. Then day 14 came and something just clicked, I no longer wanted a cig, didn't crave it, For the first time in 25 years I have done a whole day without a cigarette . Feels weird, feels like I'm sort of grieving for it because I no longer need it . I could never even imagine my life without smoking, I couldn't ever imagine driving to work and not smoking 2 cigs on the way , or waking each morning and having a coffee and cig. My advice to anyone who's thinking " it's not working " give it a chance it's totally worth it . :-) ."

• Nia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2018

Chantix (varenicline) "I smoked for 32 years and truly had no desire to quit but then a health issue came up and it forced my hand. I was terrified of quitting because I actually enjoyed smoking and it was the only time I walked away from work. A friend mentioned Chantix so I thought I would give it a try. Everything I read said to pick a "quit" date but I was not ready for that yet. I started taking Chantix on April 26, 2017. I did have some very vibrant dreams but really no other side effects. On May 20th I was finally able to pick my quit date and it was on May 27th, memorial day weekend. I found myself waiting to crave a cigarette and it never came. There were times I wanted to go outside to smoke only because of the "habit" factor. I just redirected my time and then before I knew it a month had went by. It has now been 1 year and almost 3 months since I quit smoking. In a lot of ways the medical condition that made me quit smoking........saved me..."

• WRSJR
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2014

Chantix (varenicline) "After 47 years of smoking, I quit, with the aid of Chantix, on December 1st, 2013. It is now seven months that I have been smoke free and I honestly do not miss it. In the past, I tried pills, gum, e-cigarettes, patches, hypnotism....all without success. I am truly amazed by this product and thankful that it was recommended to me."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

Chantix (varenicline) "I began using Chantix last September, not really believing all the claims. I smoked for over 40 years and actually still enjoyed smoking. I couldn't believe the results. I have been completely smoke-free since October 1, 2008! The stomach discomfort was minor, and I experienced very nice dreams while using this product. This is a truly awesome smoking cessation product!"

• George...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2019

Champix (varenicline) "Absolutely brilliant I’m now on week 12 without a cigarette I stopped taking champix after week 3 dreams a bit weird felt a little bit sick and in first 2 weeks so tired but all worth it will never smoke again I highly recommend champix it works"

• Curt
• December 23, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "Day one: it made smoking feel like inhaling hot air. Nothing more. No rush. No nothing. Perfect. I felt a little nauseated with the medication. If I got a craving for nicotine (rather rare) I would chew a piece of nicotine gum. This medication was very effective for me."

• Moe
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2019

Chantix (varenicline) "I had a crazy dreams, I ended up getting depressed it made me sick at times. I felt like I was crazy for about 3 months. I had to go on it a second time I have been smoking for 20 years since I was 13 years old an din the past nothing has made me quit not even one day, not even getting pregnant with my children. I would recommend Chantix to anyone that is serious about quitting I've never been prouder of myself in my whole life I have now quit for 24 weeks I don't plan on ever smoking again thank you Chantix."