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Taylorsmom
LIF Toddler
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Denise
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Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
Just wanted opinions and hopefully sucess stories.
I'm on it now and haven't had a cigg in 9 days.
TIA
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Posted 10/16/07 4:45 PM  |
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KGools
Happy
Member since 9/06 9532 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
You're doing good!!!
My FH took it for a while and it was working really well. He stopped because it was bothering his stomach too much... but I've only ever heard good thing.
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 10/16/07 4:47 PM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
Member since 8/06 6663 total posts
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Angela
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
My DH took it. Worked wonders. difficult the first month
then he was ok.
He actually stopped the pills after a month and a half. but he is almost 6 months smoke free now..
still has cravings, but less than once a day!
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| Posted 10/16/07 4:48 PM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
Member since 6/06 7219 total posts
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Lois Mom Mommy Mama Ma
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
My husband used Chantix and hasn't had a single cigarette since March.
He still smoked in the beginning, and tried to cut back a little each week. By the time he was ready to order the 3rd prescription (6-8 weeks maybe??), he stopped smoking completely.
He stopped drinking alcohol in the beginning too, because that was a big trigger. By May he was drinking again with absolutely no desire for a cigarette.
Now he finds the smell so offensive. (Much to my relief).
He's doing really well now and I'm very proud of him and happy for him.
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| Posted 10/16/07 4:51 PM |
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Taylorsmom
LIF Toddler
Member since 5/06 432 total posts
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Denise
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
Posted by Erin0602
My husband used Chantix and hasn't had a single cigarette since March.
He still smoked in the beginning, and tried to cut back a little each week. By the time he was ready to order the 3rd prescription (6-8 weeks maybe??), he stopped smoking completely.
He stopped drinking alcohol in the beginning too, because that was a big trigger. By May he was drinking again with absolutely no desire for a cigarette.
Now he finds the smell so offensive. (Much to my relief).
He's doing really well now and I'm very proud of him and happy for him.
Alcohol and the ciggs definitely go hand and hand.
I used to come home from work every night and have 2 glasses of wine...
Now I have no desire to even drink at all.
So far all is good. I'm suprised that I am not having really bad cravings.
Thanks goodness this is working
Thanks for the replies everyone!
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| Posted 10/16/07 4:54 PM |
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Summer05
LIF Adult
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
A close friend of mine used it and has been smoke free for a few months now. It did bothered her stomach but she said that it was worth it. Good luck to you!
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| Posted 10/16/07 6:15 PM |
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2Pisces
Life Coach
Member since 2/06 3337 total posts
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Paige
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
DH just got a Rx for Chantix...now I hope he fills it soon. I am keeping my fingers crossed. They say it really works! 
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| Posted 10/16/07 6:38 PM |
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JandJ1224
Member since 6/06 5911 total posts
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Jannette
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
My sister and her boyfriend both quit using this!! Good luck to all who are trying to quit
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| Posted 10/16/07 6:41 PM |
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sticklee
LIF Adult
Member since 8/06 2984 total posts
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Stick
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
there are several people in my family who have quit using chantix. stick with it!!
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| Posted 10/16/07 6:49 PM |
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SUNSHINE
My LuLu <3<3
Member since 5/05 1372 total posts
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T
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
I was talking about this, this weekend with my brother. I really want to look into it and I hear such good results! Do you need a Rx for it??
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| Posted 10/16/07 8:24 PM |
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sticklee
LIF Adult
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Stick
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
Posted by SUNSHINE
Do you need a Rx for it??
yes, your doctor or dentist can prescribe it for you
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| Posted 10/16/07 8:32 PM |
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nrcsr
LIF Infant
Member since 5/05 186 total posts
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Nenette
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
Check with your insurance too if they will cover Chantix. I work in the pharmacy and some insurance do not cover it.
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| Posted 10/16/07 8:49 PM |
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Deedlebugs
Blessed
Member since 12/05 10281 total posts
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Kiki
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
I quit smoking, using Chantix in May. I smoked 2 packs a day and by the 6th day on the Chantix, I was DONE. DH still smokes and even with seeing him smoke often, I still have no cravings. Good Luck!! You'll do great!
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| Posted 10/16/07 8:56 PM |
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JodiBabe
Married for 9 yrs!!!!!!
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Jodi
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
my daughter took it & hasn't had a smoke since June 30th.
Message edited 10/16/2007 9:11:39 PM.
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| Posted 10/16/07 9:11 PM |
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Taylorsmom
LIF Toddler
Member since 5/06 432 total posts
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Denise
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
Thanks for everyone's reply and encouragement.
I am definitely sticking to it!
How ironic is this... I just heard on the TV this morning that one of the news channels is doing a special report on Chantix and says it could be dangerous.
UGHHHHHHHHHH
I really haven't had any side effects from it and it is working for me so unless they say it causes cancer I'm staying on it!
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| Posted 10/17/07 8:32 AM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
Member since 6/06 7219 total posts
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Lois Mom Mommy Mama Ma
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
I read an article in People magazine recently that people were complaining about wierd and sometimes violent dreams.
From what I gathered from the article (I can't remember exact details so I could be misrepresenting the article, but...), a man was taking it, had these crazy dreams, went into a violent rage after a night of drinking, was mistaken by a neighbor for an intruder and was shot and killed.
So the Chantix didn't kill him, but the family is blaming the whole episode on Chantix because if he wasn't taking it, he never would have flipped out.
The article did not say if this person was on any other medication at the time or had any other drugs in his system, so there are a lot of open questions regarding this.
I asked my husband if he had dreams like that and he said no, not that he recalled.
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| Posted 10/17/07 9:58 AM |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
Member since 6/06 13519 total posts
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Kerry
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
is this prescription?
I've been thinking about quitting after my surgery in Nov (plus we'd want to TTC).
I was going to try over-the-counter stuff first, but if this really works, may just do this
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| Posted 10/17/07 10:06 AM |
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Waste06
Waste not, want not
Member since 6/06 7219 total posts
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Lois Mom Mommy Mama Ma
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Re: Chantix- Anyone here use this to stop smoking?
Posted by kerrycec03
is this prescription?
I've been thinking about quitting after my surgery in Nov (plus we'd want to TTC).
I was going to try over-the-counter stuff first, but if this really works, may just do this
Yes, you need a prescription.
I just checked with my husband about the cost. It wasn't covered by our insurance. It was $125 for 4 weeks, and you take it for up to 12 weeks.
People respond differently to the treatment. My husband was smoking almost a pack a day, more on the weekends. He stuck with the treatment for 8 weeks. By the time he was ready to fill the prescription the 3rd time, he quit completely. Other people were able to quit in less time.
Good luck to you!
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| Posted 10/17/07 10:44 AM |
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