People with a history of depression, bipolar disorder, or ANY mental health issue, even if no longer the case should avoid Chantix--it was not tested on people with mental health issues and this is why all these reports of changes in mood, depression, suicidal thoughts have come about. The vast vast majority of cases of these side effects are occurring on people who either take anti-depressants, have taken them because they were depressed or have or have had other mental health ailments. This is a strong chemical that alters receptors in the brain and dopamine levels--it is serious stuff, and people who have had mental health issues are more susceptible to such effects precisely because of what the pill does.
Otherwise, eating before taking the pill usually takes care of the nausea. I had no side effects from taking Chantix and was successful in quitting cigarettes--well the only side effect was the enhanced dreaming and that was frankly awesome. I looked forward to sleeping every night. It reacts differently to different people--it is important to talk to your doctor and keep a good line of communication going. I believe this is a great tool for a lot of people, if not the vast majority. I don't think it should be removed from the market. It should be made clear for who it is and who it isn't.
Otherwise, eating before taking the pill usually takes care of the nausea. I had no side effects from taking Chantix and was successful in quitting cigarettes--well the only side effect was the enhanced dreaming and that was frankly awesome. I looked forward to sleeping every night. It reacts differently to different people--it is important to talk to your doctor and keep a good line of communication going. I believe this is a great tool for a lot of people, if not the vast majority. I don't think it should be removed from the market. It should be made clear for who it is and who it isn't.