Champix Reviews
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Trying to quit smoking with Champix? Let us know if it has worked out for you and helped you kick the habit.
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“six weeks no smokes”
Written on: 19/05/2013 by charlienosmoke
I have'nt had a cigerrette for 6 weeks, I generally feel pretty good about it. Although it does seem as if something in my life is missing.I keep telling myself it is the end of a 32 year relationship. Ciggerettes had been there with me thru goodtimes and bad times. So at times it is difficult to shut the door on that. The upside is I feel better, no dreadful coughing fits, I am more aware of my health, started running and exercise. I am not sleeping well and have chronic gas and also... (read more)
“Not started yet but have a date to start champix on...”
Written on: 17/05/2013
Hi. I know I have rated champix without using it but I could not go any further without doing so. I have set a date to start champix for the 28th of May. I am a heavy smoker who has smoked for the past 35 years and my health has really deteriorated with recurrent chest infections. I have always thought about stopping smoking especially after watching my father die in his 40swith lung cancer and then my brother also in his 40s with lung cancer. You would think this would be enough... (read more)
“Smoke free after 30 years!”
Written on: 13/05/2013
I am in week 5 of taking Champix and stopped smoking altogether on day 8. I really didn't want a cigarette after day 4 and cut down to about 5 a day until my quit day. I have smoked 20 a day for 30 years and have tried patches, gum, vapour cigarettes on several occasions but have never succeeded before. I haven't really suffered any bad side effects, just felt nauseous a few times but I am having the weirdest dreams ever! I have read all the reviews about this drug and did have some... (read more)
“Never again”
Written on: 10/05/2013
I took champix about three years ago and I started go numb down one side of my body and get tingling sense in hands and face. Told chemist lady and she said to stop taking them so I did but I always had that numbness. I then had see doctors and had to have MRI which found I have ms. I decided to look on the Internet and it says champix can cause ms does anyone no if this is true (read more)
“It worked for me in 3 weeks :)”
Written on: 09/05/2013
I had been smoking for about 15 years now and I was ready to quit. I had tried everything, patches, mints, sprays, hypnosis. My sister told me about the drug Champix and went to my GP for some advice and he told me the drug only works for people who are ready to quit. If in your mind you are not ready to quit then you should not bother taking it. I was soo ready to quit at this point and he wrote me a prescription. I started the first dose the next day. I had cut down on my cigarettes before... (read more)
“2nd week severe migrains fatigue shaking inside ”
Written on: 08/05/2013
week 1 of champix not to bad cope with headaches sick feeling planned day to quit day 10. week 2 migraines unbearable even with migraine tablets feel like some ones pressing down on my head and shoulders, tired all the time, everything is an effort, driving is out. cannot concentrate simple tasks make you panicky, nightmares waking up scared to death its real, irritable losing temper over stupidest things dog sat on sofa and moved cushion out of place went mad,( not even a perfectionist)... (read more)
“Stopped smoking but.....”
Written on: 08/05/2013
I have given up smoking which is great. The only problem I seem to be have encountered is I have lost the ability to stay on task and concentrate. This is NOT helpful in my final year of law! It was my choice to quit at this point in my life so I'll have to live with the consequences. I can't directly attribute this to the champix, it may simply be giving up smoking which makes it more difficult to concentrate. Either way I have quit and will probably live a longer life, a bit dumber... (read more)
“Smoke Free at last”
Written on: 30/04/2013
After years of being envious of anybody who had the willpower to kick the habit for good in Dec 2012 I finally decided to give the champix a go. I was a 20 a day smoker for over 30 years and was very nervous about taking these tablets as I had read about the side effects. Started taking the tablets 2nd week in December and quit the day before New Years Eve. I have been smoke free since. The side effects of these tablets are pretty horrendous especially nausea and sleepless nights. I only... (read more)
“113 days smoke free, which I'd got then years go”
Written on: 24/04/2013 by Stillgoinggood (1 review written)
I do not think there is a nicotine replacement, a book, cd, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and cold turkey I haven't tried in the past 35 yrs! Until I got the Champix. I started taking Champix is Dec 2012 with the aim to stop early Jan 2013, well the last cig I had was 23.50 on New Year's Eve, off course it's not a walk in the park, it was never going to be, but I really was fed up of smoking about 25 a day and enjoying about 5!! And the cost........ After about 10 weeks I cut a tablet in half... (read more)
“Off butts for 4 years”
Written on: 17/04/2013 by egdew (1 review written)
I have been off my pack and a half habit for almost 4years now. My wife quit because of health reasons and the following year i gave them up. Before champix over the years I have tried hypnotism ,nicorette gum, acupunture and going cold turkey, all to no avail. Sure I have gained a little weight because of no smoking but my breathing is better, my teeth are whiter and the house dosen't stink of cig smoke. Plus at $10.00+ a pack in Nova Scotia Canada I have saved over $20,000 dollars plus my... (read more)
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“Champix can work but, neurological drugs w/ no l.t study?”
Written on: 09/04/2013 by Pryak
I had quit 2 times on champix, the first time, after 6 weeks I thought I would never smoke again!!, but as I stopped taking the pills, with in 3 days my craving came back, strong as ever! , I would recommend staying on champix for at least 3 months, then going down to 1/2 dose for a week... If you drink when you are taking champix, look out, expect black outs, & having no off switch. Best not to drink when on champix.,, this is a chemical that changes the way our/your brain works, with... (read more)
“WORKED FOR ME”
Written on: 31/03/2013 by CJ12345 (1 review written)
I suffered from horrible bouts of nausea for maybe the first three weeks of taking Champix but can look back a year later and say it was worth it, as it's been 11 months since I last smoked a cigarette. Try drinking milk 30 mins before taking the tablet and drink a full glass of water with pills to reduce nausea. Keep a diary and gradually lower the dosage of pills at the end of the course as opposed to stopping outright and stay away from social gatherings for the first couple of weeks. I... (read more)
“Day 4”
Written on: 31/03/2013
I've Just started using the Champix since last tuesday which i was alright with bit of a headache on the third day then the 4th day i taken to two morning/night one then bam i have been terrible since sickness. headache.nausea tiredness. sweating then being cold slept most of the two days haven't eaten properly since which i haven't taken anymore since the first two tablets and there only the 0.5mg how could i have felt all this in just 4 days? any advice please? (read more)
Cj12345's Comment
Written on: 31/03/2013
Don't take the pills on an empty stomach, line your stomach with a glass of milk and take tablet with a full glass of water. Helped me loads.
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Renmar's Comment
Written on: 11/04/2013
If I was you, I would stop taking them. I have experienced side effects but nothing like you describe. I have halved the dosage in week 6 as I was not sleeping enough and could not stay at home for the rest of the course. After 1 week, I sleep better and do not seem to have constant vivid dreams. I will be pleased when the course is finished and am considering cutting the dosage in half again for the last 4 weeks. My cravings have not come back but I would not recommend this drug to others as the side effects can be really severe.
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“Mustafa”
Written on: 28/03/2013
Its working. I am using champix for 25 days and I dont smoke till 12th day. It is easy to leave cigarette by champix. (read more)
“Packing up fags after 44 years of smoking”
Written on: 27/03/2013
I decided to pack up smoking after being told I have cancer of the bone in my shoulder,although not curable , it is treatable,so I felt I was given a second chance,went to the gp and got a course of champix,gave up smoking on day eight,and have now been smoke free for 6 days ,I know it's not long, finding it easier than I expected ,still get cravings as you would expect after 44 years,was not to sure about taking champix after some of the reviews I have read,but so far I have had no... (read more)
“so happy i have stopped”
Written on: 27/03/2013
If your reading this , you must be thinking of giving up the cigs? Well in Nov 2012 , i had a funny turn. I was cleaning & i stood up quickley and i felt all funny? i tryed to walk to my living room and i couldnt move my right side of body. Anyway had lots of test & to cut a long story short the doctors think i had a T I A which means a mini stroke!! I just couldnt believe it i am only 42 yr old female and i was in shock. They told me i should try & give up smoking ( which i loved ).So in... (read more)
Kittykatenicotinefree's Comment
Written on: 05/04/2013
Thank you for that review. I've been thinking about it, now I will go for it!
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Sarahmc2013's Comment
Written on: 27/04/2013
thank you for this review ive been on these before but life got stressful at the time an also stopped taking them at week 6 an managed 2 more weeks but that was it i had a bad day an went back to them :( defiantly going to give them another go as i want to start a family xx
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“HI EVERYONE”
Written on: 26/03/2013
I HAVE JUST STARTED WITH CHAMPIX, I'M ON DAY 4. I AM A BIT WORRIED THAT IT WILL NOT WORK FOR ME AS I KNOW THAT THE SMOKING IS AN EMOTIONAL THING FOR ME. I DO NOT THINK IT IS REALLY AN ADDICTION BUT MORE OF A COMFORT... ANYONE ELSE HAVE HAD SUCCESS? (read more)
Juno300's Comment
Written on: 15/04/2013
Wondering how your going on ? I am starting with champix later this week, not at all sure if it will work for me. Guess I'm just scared at the thought of being without my cigi's.
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Sarahmc2013's Comment
Written on: 27/04/2013
hi ive used the champix in the past an believe me they do work! i quit on them for 8 weeks started again as i had stressful time with family and work but defiantly give them a go
im going back on them soon so good luck to you x
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“It's working for me and I'm grateful”
Written on: 21/03/2013
I'll be starting my 8th week of Champix therapy tommorow and I started into my 2nd month of non smoking today ! I smoked into my 3rd week but I was gentle on myself...after 40 years of smoking a few more days wont matter I said...I enjoyed smoking but I enjoy not smoking even more...I had a little emotional trouble during the 1st couple of weeks of therapy ( irritability )and I've also had some vivid dreams ( dad moving around in his casket ). I've had thoughts of smoking while under stress... (read more)
Starofleo's Comment
Written on: 25/03/2013
I'm on my 2nd week of champix and still smoking but feeling sick....not sure if I should continue them because I do like a fag?? Don't want to keep feeling sick though and spaced out! Any ideas on whether to keep going?
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Seb2013's Comment
Written on: 03/04/2013
Hi I'm on day 12 and I have had bleeding gums feeling sick sleepless nights headaches mood swings a dash and constipation, it driving me crazy but if I stop taking champix I worry ill smoke, but some of the symptoms listed above are only meant to e 1 in 1,000 people unlucky or what?? Well another thing that's worrying is that a stroke is also a 1 in 1,000 chance, I'm starting to consider stopping the champix, a fag would do less damage to me than champix. That's not to say ill start smoking again, but if I quit champix I would feel much safer and if I did begin smoking again I think I'd rather smoke than go through this!!
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Zoombaba's Comment
Written on: 13/04/2013
Sounds like you're not ready to stop smoking yet. Have you been to see a dentist? Bleeding gums may be gingivitis, which can be caused by bad mouth hygiene and smoking. I know because, I had it and it is treatable with medicated mouthwash prescribed by your dentist if caught early. Its one of the many reasons I've stopped. I've been taking champix and going to a support group at the same time. All of your symptoms are common when you stop smoking whether you go cold turkey or use medication, with the exception of nausea. No one tells you the symptoms beforehand as they dont want to put you off stopping. Hope this helps. :-)
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“Worst side effects”
Written on: 19/03/2013
I have taken champix for 6 weeks. I have had several episodes of nausea, vomited about 10 times after taking the tablet and worst of all is what it is done to me emotionally. I have had over the past 2 weeks suicidal thoughts and extreme depression both of which I have never in my life had before. I stopped taking champix 4 days ago but these side effects continue! (read more)
“Best thing ever!”
Written on: 15/03/2013
I have been on Champix for 4 weeks now. I quit smoking in week 2. I feel great, although I still have the sickness feeling but slowly it's going away. I think it's definitely worth a try. I tried patches and all the other methods of quitting before but nothing worked. This is the best pill ever and it actually works. Apart from feeling a bit of sickness, I had no other symptoms. I had no nightmares or any other things mentioned on the reviews. I guess I was one of the lucky ones. I will... (read more)
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“Good but side effects are hard work”
Written on: 15/03/2013
Gave up in October 2012 with Champix after smoking 20 a day for 30 years. Could not take 1mg twice a day as felt too ill but managed in 0.5mg morning and 1mg teatime. Side effects nausea, wind + + + , headache, tiredness, constipation. Just generally felt these for up to 1 and 1/2 hours after taking the tablet. You have to really want to give up to put up with these, however, did help with the cravings and have been smoke free since 08/10/2012 and have not taken Champix since 15th January 2013. (read more)
“Not smoking weed”
Written on: 14/03/2013 by Smokefree42 (1 review written)
Ok, I am 42 and have smoked scince I was 11. Wanted to give up smoking to see my wife into old age and hopefully see my grandchildren. Gave up smoking after about a week after starting the course of champix. My main problem is that I have been mixing the tabaco with weed scince I was about 15. I was smoking about 15-20 joints a day I am now on day 43 of not smoking anything. This evening I could have easily smoked a joint, but haven't thanks to my wife and some antidepressants from my... (read more)
“Cant sleep am on week 7 just over 3 wks without smkes”
Written on: 14/03/2013
Hi wondering if any one else out there this far through with there CHAMPIX on day 15 just threw my smokes away as did not fancy them so that was a good thing. I am on week 7 will be 4 weeks since I have actually had a smoke on the 1ST feb which is brilliant. That in itself is good, still get the occasional craving though and know that is not correct. My worse problem is I am still having sleeping issues, I am in bed every night by 10.30 pm, lights out, still toss and turn, and have noticed... (read more)
Katyjr's Comment
Written on: 26/03/2013
Hi, I stopped smoking on 14th Feb 2013 while using Champix. I have had some side effects and I have now stopped taking the pills. I wanted to say that please whatever you do, don't start introducing nicotine back into your system - you don't need it as your body will already be free of any remaining nicotine. If you need some extra help try Alan Carr's The Easy Way to Stop Smoking to help keep you going. Good luck
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Renmar's Comment
Written on: 02/04/2013
Hi, bad moods and temper happened to me when I gave up without Champix before. Although, I reacted badly to my daughter being rude, I overreacted and we are no longer speaking. I have been on Champix for 6 weeks and stopped smoking on day 9. It's great that there are no cravings but I am going to try just taking the morning pill for a few days to see if my sleeping improves. It would be great to not have to drive to work but that's not an option. I do not think that are nicotine replacements are the answer but maybe normal chewing gum could relieve the stress. All the nicotine should be out of your system and using other nicotine items might get you back onto it. You have already shown that you have tremendous will power. Perhaps that's all you need now?
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“It worked for me”
Written on: 13/03/2013
I first wrote a review for Champix in about July/August 2011 when I used it. I did stop on the appointed day and can honestly say I have not had a cigarette since. As a 30+ a days smoker for about 40 years that's a pretty good review for the product. I wish I could find my original review but sadly it's obviously in the archives. All I can say is that I had no really strong feelings about giving up - I only gave it a try as I had heard that it was quite successful and I do like an easy... (read more)
“Borderline Suicidal after 2 weeks”
Written on: 11/03/2013
I was determined to stop smoking and heard of Champix so I went to see my doctor who prescribed the medication. By day 5 I was so highly strung that every tiny thing stressed me out completely. I was yelling at everyone about silly things and embarrassed my husband infront of his friend by agressively swearing at him over something petty. Suddenly simple tasks at work caused a panic attack whereas I used to work better under pressure and could multitask very well. I planned my little one's... (read more)
“Happy to be a NON_smoker. at last !”
Written on: 04/03/2013 by bevrn (1 review written)
I smoked for 40 yrs.I have successfully quit by being on a half dose of Champix. I am 5 months smoke free. Over the years, I have tried everything that was on the market over the counter and by prescription to quit smoking including HYPNOSIS by a professionally trained physician. NOTHING worked for me UNTIL I used Champix in the fall of 2012. It has been 5 months since the day I quit. Nobody is more happy for me than ME. I was surprised how after only one week I had NO desire to smoke, I... (read more)
“I have never felt better!”
Written on: 20/02/2013
For about 2 weeks I was having very vivid and slightly crazy dreams, which was really the only negative side effect. Otherwise the whole experience was incredible. Champix quit smoking for me. It was so easy. Yes, a small bit of willpower was required but these tablets did majority of the work. I have now been a non smoker for 5 months and I have never felt better. Furthermore, I cannot stand the cigarette smell and everything about smoking disgusts me. If you want to quit, do it with... (read more)
“Campix; new wonder drug ??”
Written on: 15/02/2013
First day of taking Champix and I decided to stop smoking as well, I didn't want to wait until the second week. I had attended a stop smoking group the day before. One of the group had advanced stage COPD which is irreversible and to be honest this scared me; to hear them coughing so much and kept thinking 'What if have an irreversible condition soon ?' At group, I was advised on NRT and on Champix; I had past experience with NRT and believed the products prolonged addiction. I have stopped... (read more)
“No free ride”
Written on: 15/02/2013 by Jojo1889
I started taking Champix and went through all the side effects from nausea to out of the world dreams but i kept on with it. I had been a smoker for over 15 years and desperately wanted to cut the habit, tried so many other methods over the years but nothing seemed to help, you name it i tried from gums to electric cigarettes i tried them all. Well i stayed with champix even when i felt like smoking and spoke to my practitioner about the urges while i took them i persisted and stayed with... (read more)
“Don't take Champix!!!”
Written on: 14/02/2013
I have been smoking btwn 20 - 40 cigerettes a day for 39 years. Desparate to quit, I asked my GP for a Rx for Champix, a drug method I'd READ raves about. 1st the white beginner pills made me nauseous, and some of the following side effects began. I kept taking them, by the time I began the blue pills in the 2nd week I was smoking 50% less, but believe alot of that was cuz I was constantly nauseous. I finally quit taking the pills altogether on day 3 of the 3rd week when I couldn't recover... (read more)
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“AGGRESSION”
Written on: 12/02/2013 by mostertkaren (1 review written)
i'm not responding well to the medz, aggression, emotional, aggravated. (read more)
“On week three and still having stomach cramps and nausea!”
Written on: 08/02/2013 by jessicaruby2011
I have been on champix for 2 weeks now and I am suffering with stomach cramps and nausea really bad! It lasts for upto half an hour and I cant cope with it! Iv tried taking it with food but doesnt seem to help that much. Anyone got any advice on how to stop this happening? (without stopping the tablets that is!) (read more)
Michelle562569's Response to jessicaruby2011's Review
Written on: 05/03/2013
You need to eat more food
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“Best thing ever!”
Written on: 04/02/2013 by Glennf
Currently on day 15, quit on day 10. From the start my pipe (which I had been smoking for 20 years) just wasn't the same. In fact it was the habit that kept me smoking for those days before I quit. Make no mistake, I still feel some form of anxiety every now and then, but I have to remind myself why I am stopping. If you are considering quitting, get Champix. I have tried quitting with similar products but these had no effect. There are side effects, but one must persevere and push past... (read more)
“Taking Champix and...”
Written on: 03/02/2013 by cigarette (1 review written)
Been taking Champix now for 11 days, nauseated, light headed, and seem to be in a daze, today cut the blue pill in half to lessen the side effects. On the bright side I've cut down a lot on my cigarettes, down to four a day.. Any suggestions for me from people that have taking Champix and succeeded..really want to quit,.., (read more)
Chris_Chris123's Response to cigarette's Review
Written on: 07/02/2013
Keep Going!!! I got exactly the same reaction to the drug! Constant light-headedness and slightly naucious. About 15-16 days into taking the pills even the smell of cigarette smoke would make me feel sick! let alone actually trying to have a cigarette!!
I have quit now for 8 months. I can go outside with people who are smoking in pubs and clubs and not even feel the remotest urge to have a cigarette!
I was smoking for 15 years before i quit with champix!!
Soldier on and believe in yourself. It WILL WORK!!
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Cigarette's reply to Chris_Chris123's Comment
Written on: 08/02/2013
Thanks for the encouragement, I needed that. On day 12 today hope I can give up completely soon, and not have the urge to smoke. I light one and after a couple puffs need to put it out. Got to convince myself they are not good anymore...
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Suescorer's Response to cigarette's Review
Written on: 13/02/2013
I have been taking it for nearly 6 weeks and have quit for 4 of them. Try to keep going, it is fantastic! I eat around the tablet. Eat half before I take it, wait 5 minutes, then take tablet with full glass of water, then eat the rest. Once your body gets used to it, the 1mg twice a day, the side effects lessen
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Michelle562569's Response to cigarette's Review
Written on: 05/03/2013
Keep going I quit on champix 2 years 8 months ago and since my quit day I haven't even had so much as a puff off a cigarette. I have had no cravings and they still smell disgusting after all this time. If any smokers come round my house they are banished to the garden or the garage in the cold.
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“What can i do now?”
Written on: 03/02/2013 by elsiehale (1 review written)
Ihave c.o.p.d.and needed to stop smoking asap.Isatarted taking champix 6 weeks ago,i gave up smoking during the second week.i need to exsplain how i feel but find it so hard.i have become so depressed i have lost the will to live.i dread going to bed for the terrible nightmares i have.all my life i have taken great pride in myself and my home,i now can,t bring myself to go in the shower,or to eat anything.my home has just been left as i have been in bed for days,turning into weeeks.i am part... (read more)
Kathleenw's Response to elsiehale's Review
Written on: 15/04/2013
I hope by now you have visited your GP. I am week 2, also take medication for depression so am familiar with what you are experiencing though I not experiencing at present. Just awful nausea and don't think I will continue to take the full dosage. Hot sweat and sleepless nights. Please go to your GP KathyW
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“Defiantly worked for me”
Written on: 30/01/2013
I had been a smoker for 55 years. The last 10years roll ups. Started the course just before Christmas 2011. Had my last cigarette on 2nd January 2012. I only did the course for five weeks and have not smoked since The sickness feeling was a bit unpleasant, but as long as you ate before taking the tablets it wasn't too bad. They certainly worked for me and I recommend it. jB (read more)
“Just started Champix”
Written on: 28/01/2013 by cruise2013 (1 review written)
A smoker of 34 years on 15 to 18 a day, I am now on day 6 of Champix, 1mg blue tabs. Day one, felt very sick and smoked about two less than I would normally. Day two, pretty much the same as day one. Day three smoked about 10 a day and still feeling sick. Day four and five smoked only 7 a day. I was really amazed at cutting down more than 50% and so pleased with myself. Day 6, today, and smoked 9 cigarettes and will probably have another before I go to bed. I am really gutted that I did... (read more)
Annabeveridge's Response to cruise2013's Review
Written on: 01/02/2013
I am on day 15 of champix today. I felt the same way as you, Felt weird for the first few days and did no work at all to cut back ore then half my ciggarette intake. Then once i started on the blue i started smoking more ciggarettes again! I was worried they werent ging to work for me. I chose my quit day as day 13 when i very first started. But once i hit day 11 I woke up and thought, whats two extra days? and just didnt smoke. I thought about ciggarettes alot, and could have quite easily went out and had one out of habit, but i didnt get that "rage, i NEED a ciggie" feeling at all that day. I made a point of having a shower at lunch and washing my hair and brushing my teeth just to see what it would feel like ti still feel fresh by dinner... It was an amazing feeling! My boyfriend smokes and was still going out for his regular hourly ciggarette. I just chose not to join him. I have been smoking 20 Ciggarettes / day for around 11 years (YuCk!) I am now on day 5 of no smoiking and going strong. On day three of no smoking i even went to dinner with three smokers and myself. All of them left me at the table alone while they "ducked out" for one. I then too chose not to go. I was thinking about ciggarettes, and thinking of how weird it is to be saying no, but again i didnt NEED one, I didnt have that craving desperate feeling inside me. I have also been monitoring my moods and dreams. 1 or 2 weird dreams and thats about it. Feeling a bit queezy after each tablet but with food its ok and only last about half an hour and sipping water helps. I have made that a reason to regulate my meals and get myself into a breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time routine and i am feeling tip top for it!! I also find i am SOOOO much more calm. I was always a person to do everything i do with such speed for no reason. Taslking, typing, driving from A to B, grocery shopping etc etc. Everything you can think of i would race through just to move onto the next task. It was stupid. I feel like i move at a more calming pace the last few days. I drive home without getting road rage and overtaking people at the lights. I just wait my turn. Champix is an exceptional drug! I was sooooo sceptical. I told no one i was quitting and i think the reason i did that was so if it didnt work i would have had to put up with people "Nagging" me. Im a 28 year old woman and i still cant stand when my mum nags me about smoking! haha Good luck!! Hang in there and take it all as it comes. You need your wits about you, Your body is going to make you think about smoking. You just have to choose not to. You make have to make that choice 90 times in the first day of quitting. And the second. But i have found on day 5 of no smokes that decision so far has only needed to be made about 30 times! So its definately getting easier! I love champix, i love not smoking and i love the extra money in my pocket!! Quitting was SOOOO much easier then i thought. I will NEVER go back!!
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Gnoeth's Response to cruise2013's Review
Written on: 01/02/2013
I didn't even try to cut down/quit until I had been on Champix for 17 days. I smoked like normal those first 17 days. Haven't had a cigarette for last 15 days.
Smoker for 40 years-25 cigs a day
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“letty”
Written on: 25/01/2013 by casita
on day 22 now,32 yeasrs smoking ,mother died of lung cancer and 4 uncles of throat and lung....and they say i am like that side of the family!!! find champix fantastic. go the 2 months before i actually picked up the courage to take them...read the leaflet loads and was so scared.one day out of the blue i just took it....i swear i tried to take it back up i was really worried, well i really did not need to be, all was fine.i had my i did not do a quit date as i really said if i am not off... (read more)
“Sucess, but would advise caution!”
Written on: 25/01/2013 by Saffs (1 review written)
I took Champix for a total of 5 weeks. I experienced lots of the common side effects; poor sleep, nausea, vivid dreams, feeling stoned, but not in a good way! I decided that I would tolerate these side effects if they helped me quit. I quit on the 13th day (hubby and both daughters still smoking and we had lots of social occasions where I wanted to smoke). By day 13 I just didn't fancy smoking at all. I continued to take the tablets for a further three weeks but decided to stop when I... (read more)
“Excellent!”
Written on: 24/01/2013 by valdisc (8 reviews written)
One of my mates stopped smoking straight away. Unbelievable product! (read more)
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“Body Change Experiencing”
Written on: 24/01/2013
I have used Champix now for 7 days straight. I took Champix 0.5mg twice daily on the Wednesday. On the Saturday I started exepriencing Sinus and typical flu symtoms as well as stomach discomfort. On the Tuesday I started feeling pains in my joints (ancles-feet, wrist) and general pains throughout my body. I have also suffered from lack of sleep and discomfort during night time aswell as vivid dreams, extreme nauseu. My last tablet was taken exectly on week since I have started to see if the... (read more)
Crockpot's Comment
Written on: 25/01/2013
Perhaps you just had the flu? Anyway well done for stopping however it wafs achieved!
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Lahoola's Comment
Written on: 27/01/2013
Hi - thanks for your post, because I have been having same symptoms as you. Sore throat, runny nose, eyes, blocked sinus, achy, nausea, vomiting, wicked dreams and really really tired.
I think we are being used as gunea pigs, as this drug is too new and hasn't been tested properly - I am now really worried about long term side effects on us. I'm on day 13, and after reading alot of stuff and your post - will be stopping today and looking to just got cold turkey - like most people who have suceeeded in giving up smoking.
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“It really works!!”
Written on: 22/01/2013 by Redgsands (1 review written)
Having smoked 20+ a day for 20 years I was considered a hardened smoker. The introduction of no smoking in pubs and at work forced the issue and I decided to try and give up. I met my doctor who recommended Champix. I started taking the tables and after a few days they did make me feel a little queezy but I perservered. The cigarettes tasted worse and worse as I continued to smoke and take the tablets. I got the the point that I would light up and then put it out straight away as it... (read more)
“Cravings Back with a bang”
Written on: 22/01/2013
I gave up on day 14 when I started Champix, I suppose I was one of the lucky ones with no Side effects, not that I noticed, however after doing the three month course after about one week I was like a lunatic craving a cig, this knocked me for ten as I was not expecting to be back craving like I had never given up. Does anyone know if you can take another course of champix to start again?? yes I am now smoking, not as before but never the less smoking, I so want to give up (read more)
Cherlouise's Comment
Written on: 22/01/2013
Hi i spoke to my doctor about this and she said if that were to happen to me she'd have to wean me off, so its definatly worth speak to your doctor again...well done tho fingers crossed they do something for you and you wont want another one again :)
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“new year help”
Written on: 18/01/2013 by pennylane56
this has been an integral part of my "new year, new me" campaign to get healthy. I am loving it so far. No side effects. Feeling great. No cravings. Can't recommend this product enough! (read more)
“STOPPED AFTER 10 DAYS!”
Written on: 15/01/2013 by MarietteAdams
I've been smoking for 19 years, 20 + a day. Got sick in October 2012 and started taking Champix on the 2nd of Novemeber, stopped smoking on the 12th of November. 2 Months 3days today, and never felt better.!! Appart from a bit of nausia in the mornings I had no side effects what so ever. Very good product!! (read more)
“You need to remember that saying (no pain no gain)”
Written on: 09/12/2012 by DPaula
Hi guys, after been on here reading all the reviews I only thought it right to write about my experience with Champix. I'm on day 15 now and stopped smoking on day 10. At first I was waiting for the fags to taste awful but they never did, I then used a little willpower and was determined not to smoke for that day at least. That day has now turned into 5 and counting. The first week on Champix was ok ish I had flu symptoms, aces and pains, score throat, runny nose and a lot of headaches, my... (read more)
Siobhangray's Response to DPaula's Review
Written on: 02/01/2013
What do you mean? Does the tablet give you the flu an heartburn?
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Guest70's Response to DPaula's Review
Written on: 19/01/2013
Well done you, hope you can keep it up.
wish i could, but after 50 odd years puffing fags don't think there is much hope for me.
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Crockpot's reply to Guest70's Comment
Written on: 25/01/2013
You will never know if you don't try! I thought it was impossible too, but I was told to keep on smoking as usual while taking the tablets. So I thought "nothing to lose" and gave it a shot. It may be a twelve week course, but it only took me five weeks and I felt really guilty when people congratulated me as it was so easy!
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“17 Years old I need advice please!”
Written on: 03/12/2012 by Chezre (1 review written)
Hello, I am a 17 year old boy living in South Africa.. I have been classified with very strong Bipolar Disorder, and I also have a small form of epilepsy on the brain.. So I'm on strong anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, and anti-epilepsy drugs.. I won't go into too much detail but I have been taking Champix for about 6 weeks now and unfortunately only a week ago did it hit me.. I was one of the unlucky ones. Sure, Champix worked and I stopped smoking immediately, no cravings... (read more)
Mimi00's Response to Chezre's Review
Written on: 04/12/2012
If you have any history of mental illness it is not recommended that you take Champix as this can possibly exasperate your illness. I would stop taking Champix immediately and schedule an appointment with your DOCTOR not your physiatrist.
I think it’s really irresponsible that your physiatrist has just flippantly handed this medication out to you. I strongly urge you to seek advice from a DOCTOR. I can’t believe that your mother is even allowing you to take this medication especially without medical supervision.
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Crockpot's reply to Mimi00's Comment
Written on: 25/01/2013
My brother is bi polar but well controlled with lithium. He had no problems and was prescribed by his GP. At first Champix was not prescribed for anyone taking meds for depression, mental illness etc. but that was changed and is considered fine now.
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Elsiehale's Response to Chezre's Review
Written on: 03/02/2013
hello,i like yourself suffer from strong Bipolar disorder,and severe depression.i also have c.o.p.d, so was told i must give up smoking.i have been taking Champix for 7 weeks,they have torn me apart i cant exsplain how ill i feel.i have told all my family to stay away they are very upset. i have lost all interest in my home,i dont enen want to get out of bed anymore.i will have to get some medical advice asap as i cant go on like this.you have said what i feel like my brain has been fried.i hope your ok,i will come back on after i speak to my doctor and leave you a message or you can contact me. good luck
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“Champix has changed my life for the better”
Written on: 27/11/2012
I had been trying to quit for years - hating that I smoked & trying everything...Alan Carr's book, patches, cold turkey...but I always came back to the smokes. I warily got a Champix prescription (given that I had read so much press about the side effects of the drug). It took about 10 days but with no effort I slowly lost the desire to smoke - & in fact began to detest the taste & effect it had on my throat (which I noticed for the first time in years). Now, 3 weeks in I am so pleased &... (read more)
“Finally smoke free after 31 years”
Written on: 21/11/2012 by Wendyboppa (1 review written)
I had been taking Champix for 8 days and stopped smoking on the 9th day. I am now on my 6th day of being smoke free. I have suffered nausea , the odd headache and a bit of wind but feel it is worth it. I've tried many smoking cessation products over the years and nothing worked so am delighted that Champix has worked for me. I tried Champix a year ago and had no side effects at all.. I stopped taking them then purely because I wasn't really ready to stop smoking. I have been reading the... (read more)
“ruined my life”
Written on: 18/11/2012 by swhead (1 review written)
I was given this tablet that was to stop smokeing, yes it did this, but was it worth the anguish heartache and truma? NO Alas I am now on anti depresants and am never allowed to stop taking them, and worst of all still smokeing, but alive. The worst thing is they take away your self control and say things you wouldnt dream of saying normally. I got into such a place that the only escape was suicide thanks to the circumstances I am alive, but still haver thoughts Is this a good place to be... (read more)
Mellybellymelanie's Response to swhead's Review
Written on: 09/12/2012
Oh my god ive been reading up on champix, on week 6 now and 5 weeks not smoking, but this last week as been hell, on the verge of divorce,spaced out, not in the mood, thoughts of death, stopped taking them and i was even worse, at a loss at what to do. not sure i will be me again who was active,sociable and never ever suffered with depression.
ive lost interest in all aspects of my life would rather crawl in bed.
It happened so quickly i didnt see it coming, i thought i was one of the lucky ones who escaped the bad side effects (only had nausea initially)
Ive stopped smoking but if i have to stay like this then at what price, and i still fancy smoking most days!
Not sure ive done the right thing going on champix, they really should be tested more before being prescribed so easily
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Swhead's reply to Mellybellymelanie's Comment
Written on: 11/12/2012
yes it will pass and get things back to your old ways, but it will take time
please just take care and seek medical help as the depresion is the worst part of the effects.
take good care of yourself and tell everyone of the issues it does help
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Mrs703's Response to swhead's Review
Written on: 22/12/2012
unfortunately it does affect some people the way it has affected you and the information clearly states that. I am sorry you have had such a terrible time, I really hope with time on your anti-d's that you will get well enough to come off them again. Good luck x
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Phil2713's Response to CJ12345's Review
Written on: 04/04/2013
Hi I am currently taking these on week 5 most times I justvtake one a day as I forget at night. I have had no bad thoughts or depressikn just mad dreams and abdomen pains. Can I ask did u take the full course of three months amd what other side effects did u get. I ave a cold sore and big lumps on back of tounge which my doc says are large taste buds. I have been looking at side effects stories in another oage and am oretty scared now I don't know what to do. Tha ks