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hepkath · 03-29-2009, 03:27 PM

I guess I am one of the very few that Chantix worked for...Took it for 10 days before couldnt stand the analogs any more, yes had some weird dreams (some very fun/randy ones too!). In all took Chantix for 3 months.

Was a pack or two a day smoker for 36 years, started vaping 3 weeks ago (0 nic) cause I feel the tempation to start smoking again. I know Chantix doesnt work for everyone, but I think it worked well for me.

booboo · 03-29-2009, 03:35 PM

Chantix made me so nauseous I couldn't move. My whole body swelled up with fluid and every joint/muscle in my body ached. I kept taking it, think I would get used to it, but it just got worse. Did I want to smoke? Not really, I was too busy wanting to die.....lol.

SuperStack · 03-29-2009, 07:36 PM

Chantix has thousands upon thousands of consumer complaints in the US. That should set off huge alarm bells to anyone thinking about using it.

The reported side-effects are very disturbing...

Quote:

Among the psychological side effects reported to the FDA were 525 reports of hostility or aggression, 397 cases of possible psychosis, 224 reports of heart trouble, 41 cases of homicidal thinking and 28 suicides. There were also 173 serious injuries, including traffic accidents often associated with unconsciousness, dizziness, muscle spasms, or mental confusion, as well as reports of severe skin conditions in patients.

In May 2008 the Institute for Safe Medication Practices issued a report detailing Chantix adverse event reports to the FDA. The study specifically cited 224 reports of potential heart-rhythm disturbances, 372 reports of possible movement disorders and 544 reports of likely glycemic problems, including diabetes. There were also reports of traffic accidents and falls linked to Chantix.

Quote:

The FDA received more accounts of serious side effects tied to Chantix in the fourth quarter of 2007 than from any other drug.

Chantix Recall: Chantix Side Effects | Beasley Allen

Wouldn't personally touch that stuff with a 10 foot pole!

jamie · 03-30-2009, 07:00 AM

My Brain on Chantix -- New York Magazine

pwrpuffchick · 04-13-2009, 10:56 PM

I am another one who it did not work for. It was fine until I had to start taking the stronger pill. I broke out in hives pretty much on my entire body! It was a very scary ordeal. Never had that happen before in my life.

irishmom · 04-13-2009, 11:08 PM

Chantix gave me depression and suicidal thoughts. I also had the pain in my shoulder and could not raise my arm to brush my hair or pick up anything with out shooting pain, it lasted for months.

WerkIt · 04-13-2009, 11:57 PM

I would not take Chantix if my life depended on it. Generally, I avoid doctors whenever possible. (Given I am never sick, it's easy enough to do so.) On those rare occasions where I am sick enough to go to a doctor (once a decade maybe), my first question upon receiving a prescription is 'how much does it cost?' The doctors never know, so I request a nurse to call and find out. (I always laugh at those people who complain about precription cost when they pick it up at the pharmacy. Isn't that a bit late to be discovering the price?) However, this strategy is not just about cost, even if it is true I will not pay extorted prices for drugs still under patent. If a drug is higher than I wish to pay, I have a doctor replace the prescription with a generic. Not only do I get a more affordable drug, but a generic drug has been on the market long enough to be out from under a patent, which means more time has passed to discover any bizarre or dangerous side effects.

From the first day I heard a possible side effect of Chantix was blindess, I knew I would NEVER EVER use it. These days, I HIGHY recommend snus as being far more affordable than Chantix and most definitely far safer, as the science easily demonstrates.

DebbieBe · 04-14-2009, 12:13 AM

I went through chantix 2 x...after several months off I always ended going back

tinear · 04-15-2009, 05:58 AM

in the USA as a truck driver i'm not even allowed to take it. neither are pilots. too risky.

virraszto · 04-29-2009, 11:21 PM

I tried chantix last year. It made me sicker than a dog. I was so nauseated all the time and felt like puking every minute while I was on it. I gave it two long weeks and then I stopped taking it.

I also tried Wellbutrin. That made me crazy in the head. I was crying at everything, which I never do. I had crazy dreams that seemed so real. My hubby was freaking out from my behavior. I stopped that after 2 weeks also.

03-29-2009, 03:27 PM	#21
hepkath Boom chicka boom........ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 18	I guess I am one of the very few that Chantix worked for...Took it for 10 days before couldnt stand the analogs any more, yes had some weird dreams (some very fun/randy ones too!). In all took Chantix for 3 months. Was a pack or two a day smoker for 36 years, started vaping 3 weeks ago (0 nic) cause I feel the tempation to start smoking again. I know Chantix doesnt work for everyone, but I think it worked well for me. __________________ Tobacco free since 09/12/07

03-29-2009, 03:35 PM	#22
booboo Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 428	Chantix made me so nauseous I couldn't move. My whole body swelled up with fluid and every joint/muscle in my body ached. I kept taking it, think I would get used to it, but it just got worse. Did I want to smoke? Not really, I was too busy wanting to die.....lol. __________________

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03-30-2009, 07:00 AM	#24
jamie Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,053	My Brain on Chantix -- New York Magazine

04-13-2009, 10:56 PM	#25
pwrpuffchick Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Midwest, US Posts: 20	I am another one who it did not work for. It was fine until I had to start taking the stronger pill. I broke out in hives pretty much on my entire body! It was a very scary ordeal. Never had that happen before in my life.

04-13-2009, 11:08 PM	#26
irishmom Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bourbonnais, Illinois USA Posts: 67	Chantix gave me depression and suicidal thoughts. I also had the pain in my shoulder and could not raise my arm to brush my hair or pick up anything with out shooting pain, it lasted for months.

04-13-2009, 11:57 PM	#27
WerkIt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 225	I would not take Chantix if my life depended on it. Generally, I avoid doctors whenever possible. (Given I am never sick, it's easy enough to do so.) On those rare occasions where I am sick enough to go to a doctor (once a decade maybe), my first question upon receiving a prescription is 'how much does it cost?' The doctors never know, so I request a nurse to call and find out. (I always laugh at those people who complain about precription cost when they pick it up at the pharmacy. Isn't that a bit late to be discovering the price?) However, this strategy is not just about cost, even if it is true I will not pay extorted prices for drugs still under patent. If a drug is higher than I wish to pay, I have a doctor replace the prescription with a generic. Not only do I get a more affordable drug, but a generic drug has been on the market long enough to be out from under a patent, which means more time has passed to discover any bizarre or dangerous side effects. From the first day I heard a possible side effect of Chantix was blindess, I knew I would NEVER EVER use it. These days, I HIGHY recommend snus as being far more affordable than Chantix and most definitely far safer, as the science easily demonstrates.

04-14-2009, 12:13 AM	#28
DebbieBe Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IL Posts: 17	I went through chantix 2 x...after several months off I always ended going back

04-15-2009, 05:58 AM	#29
tinear Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida, U.S.A. Posts: 207	in the USA as a truck driver i'm not even allowed to take it. neither are pilots. too risky.

04-29-2009, 11:21 PM	#30
virraszto Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 71	I tried chantix last year. It made me sicker than a dog. I was so nauseated all the time and felt like puking every minute while I was on it. I gave it two long weeks and then I stopped taking it. I also tried Wellbutrin. That made me crazy in the head. I was crying at everything, which I never do. I had crazy dreams that seemed so real. My hubby was freaking out from my behavior. I stopped that after 2 weeks also.