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CHANTIX

CHANTIX Review



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viewkgr
Boca Raton, FL
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A miracle drug for some people, but not me.
2 star rating

a woman
Pros

    takes the pleasure out of smoking

Cons
    abdominal pains, disrupts sleep patterns, expensive

DEC
4
2007

I have tried everything to quit smoking and nothing had worked in the past.  When I heard about Chantix, I was excited and couldn't wait to see my doctor for a prescription.  I really did want to quit, but just needed assistance getting over the addiction.

I took the pill for about six weeks, and I did quit smoking.  I agree that after taking the pill for about ten days, you no longer want to smoke.  The pleasure is gone when you light up.  I actually found myself being very opposed to being around the smell of smoke.  So, yes, this drug does make you want to quit and takes away the pleasure you experienced from smoking.

The down side are the side effects:  Some people experience fairly severe abdominal problems, including bloating, gas and constipation.  I was one of those people.  I also had a problem sleeping at night.  I would lay down and close my eyes, but I wasn't getting rest.  I had powerful and vivid dreams every night and this was very disruptive to my sleep.  i had problems waking up in the morning and was tired all the time.

I finally gave up on Chantix and went back to smoking.  I tried.  I really tried, but this was not the "Miracle" for me.  Additionally, smoking cessation is not covered by many insurance companies and a monthly supply was costing me close to $200.

The manufacturer offers support via the website and daily emails or telephone calls, but I actually found these annoying and a bunch of junk I had already heard over and over.

I cannot in all honesty recommend this to anyone.

I_thumb_down CHANTIX is not recommended by viewkgr


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cocoon wrote on Aug 27, 2008 at 4:59AM


I also tried chantex but it was making me sick and light headed so I too stopped and am smoking still. Bummer they can't just make sommething with less side effects.


dracothuban wrote on May 7, 2008 at 9:04AM


The cost of cigarettes over your life versus the max of $800 for 4 months of treatment and you are saving not only loads of money but your life and health in the long run. I am on day 13. After tomorrow I will be 1 week completely nicotene free. I personally haven't experienced any of the bad side effects. I am a bit more tired but nothing major. even if i have to deal with bieng a zombie for 4 months to quit it will be worth it. additionally did you try to continue not smoking after the chantix and how long did you try the chantix for before you quit and after you quit smoking?


BubleFan1 wrote on Jan 12, 2008 at 3:19PM


In response to viewkgr's comment from Jan 3, 2008 at 6:45PM:

My boyfriend, sister and co-worker all tried this. My boyfriend suffered the abdominal discomfort and major sleep problems. All of the 3 people mentioned still smoke and stopped taking it. It didn't work on any of them. they found that they smoked slightly less but the urges never went away. How long should you take it before you finally stop smoking? I had huge hopes for all three. I have never been a smoker but I have learned, first-hand, what a serious addiction it really is. Good luck to all of you smokers. Hope they find a real cure some day.


viewkgr wrote on Jan 3, 2008 at 6:45PM


In response to geaux99's comment from Jan 3, 2008 at 1:27PM:

That is the price at Walgreens here in Florida. My insurance does not cover this, so I am paying full price. I have receipts if you do not believe me. Since CVS, Walgreens and Target and WalMart are all comparable as far as prescriptions prices, there is no need to shop around. I am sorry if you feel I am being dishonest.


geaux99 wrote on Jan 3, 2008 at 1:27PM


I don't know where this reviewer paid $200 for Chantix, but she should have shopped around. I paid less than $100 for a 30 day supply, took the med for 6 weeks, and stopped taking it when the loss of sleep got bad. I was paying at least that much for cigarettes.