http://www.viewpoints.com/Smoking-Cessation Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:00:43 GMT Reviews about Smoking Cessation http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-e8e32 Short and sweet:  I've smoked a pack to a pack and a half a day for 12 years.  I've made several lame attempts to quit in the past.  One quit was for four months using the nicotine patch....this was a tough four months primarily because I was having to use the "will power method" and still had nicotine in my system.  I've been smoke free now for 27 days and while it's still early yet, I can never imagine picking up another cigarette.  I believe you have to be ready to quit smoking on the Chantix, but it lessons the "wanting to jump out of my skin" feeling or the "I'm so mad at the world I could pop" feeling.  I still have an "empty" feeling (or craving) from time to time (these have lessoned incredibly), but they are so much more managable with Chantix that they are almost nonexistent.  I am no longer embarrassed by the smell of cigarettes on my person, my health thanks me, I can breathe (most important), and life in general... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:00:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-e8e32 HeHo 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-1b512 My husband has suffered two heart attacks, triple bypass surgery and a stroke, each time the doctors told him he had to quit smoking.  When he had his bypass surgery 3 years ago the doctors told him if he did not quit he would be back in surgery within 5 years.  He did not listen to the doctors and continued to smoke.  His reason was that nothing worked and because he smoked for 35 years he could not quit.  He stated he tried everything and nothing would work.  Well about a year ago he became a proud grandfather and decided life was too short and would like to be around to see his granddaughter grow up.  He talked to his doctor about Chantix and started the drug in April 2007.  He went from smoking two packs of cigarettes a day down to 2 to 3 cigarettes a day within 2 months.  He started to tell me that he would start to smoke a cigarette and could not finish it.  By the end of 6 months he was smoking 2 to 3 cigarettes every 2 to 3... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:42:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-1b512 tericuff 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-37613 I am 21 started smoking when I was 12, I smoked about a pack a day. I thought it would be a good birthday persent to myself and those who want to grow old with me, so I researched Chantix like crazy a few months before my quit date (my 21st birthday). — Week one, I still smoked on it, never got sick, no crazy dreams, sleep like a baby, I was fine. The day of my birthday I slept at my boyfriends house and he must have throw my pack out when we got home the night before... let me tell you that was the best thing that ever happend to me. I forgot my Chantix that day and I was driving out to the lake which was about an hour away and I was going nuts!!! The cravings past once we got to the lake. — I started week two on Chantix yesterday. It sort of makes me want to throw up but it passes after the first 45 mins. I haven't gotten that urge to smoke that makes you want to go crazy, which I am thankful for. I also signed up for... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:21:04 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-37613 BeeBee5248 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-4cac4 I really wanted to quit smoking.  A few people had spoken to me about how well Chantix worked. —  So I was skeptical just like you, right?  But I did a little bit of homework online and talked to my doctor about Chantix.  I was lucky that my insurance covered most of the cost, so I started taking it. — Two days after I started taking it, I stopped enjoying the act of smoking.  There was just no satisfaction in it; none at all.  Heck, I didn't even wait the 7 days that you're supposed to before you quit, I stopped after 5 days.  — I haven't had ONE serious craving yet, eight days later.  Just don't seem to care at all.  I like this stuff. —  CONS?  Seriously intense dreams.  I've always been a vivid dreamer, but wow!  And when the label says that you might want to eat before you take Chantix, listen to it.  Really.  Bad stuff will happen to you if you don't, I promise.  That's it,... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:41:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-4cac4 Rus 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Commit-4mg-Cherry-Flavored-Lozenges-48-Lozenges-review-82c79 in an effort to finally quit smoking, I talked to my Doctor and he gave me two boxes of the Commit lozenges.  I shortly thereafter saw the price at my local Walgreens which was approx $35 per box.  So that was a $75 GIMME and even more driving effort to try it.  The first one I tried on my first day of not smoking about 7 hours into not having a smoke.  I was in my car and had to pull over to the side of the road, discard the lozenge and try not to throw up.  It tasted worse than any cigarette I ever smoked (even the stalest!)- I have been afraid to try it again ever... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:08:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Commit-4mg-Cherry-Flavored-Lozenges-48-Lozenges-review-82c79 jenncoffin 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-466e5 Upon findings of spots on my mother's lungs, the whole family decided to quit smoking. Althought I did not want to, I started my Chantix on a Friday afternoon and by Sunday I could not stand to sit in the bedroom with my smoking boyfriend. My boyfriend began taking his pills on Monday. We both stopped taking them after about a week and a half to two weeks in. I am proud to say that I have been smoke free for 5... Fri, 02 May 2008 00:17:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-466e5 jkeller87 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-97d63 I've been taking Chantix for almost 2 weeks and it does help. I've quit before...once for two years and most recently for ten years. I know ...I'm an idiot. But I remember how difficult it was before and this seems a lot different. The medication doesn't throw your cigarettes away and stop you from smoking, but it makes it significantly easier. I did have nausea for the first week and I still have trouble sleeping ( I just take the Chantix right after dinner and then a sleeping pill about an hour before bed and that helps). I know people are scared about the long term effects, but look at the long term effects of smoking. I really dont think smoking is an option anymore. We know too much about the consequences to pretend it's okay. I applaud any tool that can help someone quit. — ... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:15:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-97d63 a90shippie 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-21622 My wife and I were both smokers for over 30 years. Our Dr. recommended that we try the Chantix program and work as a team to support eachother. We did the first week, taking the pills and still smoking, then the second week was pills with no smoking. We both thought we were on the right road and that we had finally found a cure for both saving our health plus money spent on cigarettes. We remained smoke-free for an entire 3 months, but it wasn't easy, especially for my wife. One of the side effects of Chantix is depression and that was what she suffered from. She said there was no reason to drink her morning coffee, answer the phone or enjoy anything pleasant because those things just weren't worth it anymore now that she did not have her old habit of smoking. That worried me. Also on the program she experienced vivid dreams that were not pleasant. After the 3 months and time to renew the prescription, she refused and began intermittently smoking again. Gradually she is back to... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:26:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-21622 mistergeminib 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-80894 I started Chantix 10 days ago, and I couldn't be happier.  I've been reading blogs online, to see if I could relate to anyone else's experiences, and I'm a bit put-off by the negative comments.  Chantix is a miracle.  It makes cigarettes taste so bad, that you won't want them.  Your cravings become less and less.  However, you do have to want to stop.  The habit of having a cig in the morning, or on a break, or after lunch is hard to replace.  I certainly don't want to replace those habits with food, so it is still a battle.  That's been the hardest part for me; finding something to replace the habits.  I can talk to someone who is smoking and not want one, but I need something to keep my hands busy.  I'm sure after a month, I won't have the need to smoke, but I really believe that it's important to finish the 12 week cycle.  As far as the cost, how much does it cost to buy cigarettes?  After a week you're not smoking so use... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:36:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-80894 hjones0805 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-f2065 I have been a smoker for a little over ten years and have tried to quit numerous times.  I have been unsuccessful every time because of the powerful cravings and withdrawal symptoms I have suffered.  I decided to give Chantix a try because I knew several people who have had success using it.  The prescription was not covered by my insurance, so it was expensive, but it was worth it.  I began taking the Chantix and without even trying to cut down, I went from a pack of cigarettes a day to three or four a day in under a week.  I did this without having any cravings or withdrawal symptoms.  I simply did not have the desire to smoke.  I quit completely after taking it for only 9 days, and it was very easy.  I decided to stop taking the medication after 14 days, however, because it gave me headaches and made me irritable.  It has been a month, and I am still smoke free.  I would definitely recommend this product despite its side... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:57:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-f2065 sunshine123 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-3a290 i stop smoking a lot of times over 30 years, i can tell you this product is the best way — to stop smoking. you can smoke while taking this, it blocks a signal  in your brain,                      — you just smoke out of habit then it makes the cigs start tasting really bad. i took the — 1 mg for 4 weeks and of course waited till the last pill to not smoke. i was so amazed that — i had no withdraws or overeating i just stoped ... and then i vowed that i would never — give those money hungry, scum stucking, govemernt jokers, and tobacco company's                any more of my hard earn money!!!! i will not smoke again for that reason. — if you want to stop smoking and stop throwing your money away get this, it has worked — on everyboby  i know that has tried it,... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:15:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-3a290 jackiev56 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-491b0 I have tried for over 10 years to quit smoking.  I've tried everything under the sun!  When my doc finally put me on chantix it was a dream come true.  I simply just lost the urge to smoke.  My cravings just slowly went away.  No nicotine fits, no getting irritable, no nothing!  The only bad thing was that I had to watch when I took it, had to make sure I ate right before and it made me a bit sleepy.  So I took one in the middle of my workday and the other right before... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:01:06 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-491b0 debra1981 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-afd83 Working at a healthcare clinic I witness my physicians prescribing this medicine day in and out.  Our physicians believe this is the answer to many smokers problem.  I have witnessed success stories and some unsuccessful stories.  The biggest issue I see with the product is the weight gain I have witnessed with woman using the product.  Most of the women stop the program once they notcied the weight gain.  When this product is stopped prematurely its' success rate is not to... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:05:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-afd83 Allybama 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-3ac32 This worked great for me.  I quit smoking with no cravings.  I have been smoke free for 5 months thanks to Chantix.  I took medicine for 1 month with no side effects.  If the cravings is what stops you from quitting I highly recommend this product.  Going out with friends that smoke didn't bother me and still... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:35:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-3ac32 bzasv88 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-fccb2 I consider myself a smoker who does not smoke. Chantix helped me quit this last time, and I've not had a cigarette in nearly two months. — — I liked that the medacine made me not want to smoke.  I'd tried some of the other drugs, Wellibutrin, to quit smoking.  While it "took the edge off" it never made me want to stop smoking. — — Chantix also has a darker side.  In addition to the upset stomach I would get if I forgot to eat when I took it, It made me terribly depressed, irritable and mean.  I never had suicidial thoughts but I did have runaway fantasies about how my and my families life would be better if I just left. — — It should be used with caution especially by anyone who suffers from occasional depression. —... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:51:00 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-fccb2 StitchingLawyer 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-4a2e2 I honestly believe that this drug has saved my life.  My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in May 2007.  In August of 07 she had 3/4 of one of her lungs removed.  After seeing what she had to go through with this operation, chemo, and the pain our family went through seeing her like that I knew I had no other option than to quit smoking.  My mother was a smoker and thats what they attributed the lung cancer to.  I took the Chantix for 2 weeks before I felt the affects.  Smoking after those two weeks was just terrible.  I could even stand being around other people that smoked.  There was some nausea from the medication but If you ask me thats a small price to pay.  If your insurance covers it then it is not really that expensive.  I have CareMark for my prescriptions so i paid about $24 for a one month supply.  If you want to quit give Chantix a try it worked for... Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:27:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-4a2e2 britchk01 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-bb571 I am back on Chantix - had a "slip" and starting smoking again.  I have to say - even though one of the side effects for me is bizarre dreams, this tuff really works! I have tried everything before. Starting again, I have dropped from nearly a pack to about 5-6 cigarettes a day without trying.  Last time I had stopped smoking in the third week., It is very expensive, but the only helpful thing I have... Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:11:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-bb571 nancyndan 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Commit-4mg-Cherry-Flavored-Lozenges-48-Lozenges-review-09cc0         I use the cherry flavor and it does dry my mouth out a little bit but totally worth it. I will be smoke free in just a couple weeks. The total time it will have taken me is 6 weeks. I thought it was something I could never quit but thanks to Commit I see the end in... Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:58:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Commit-4mg-Cherry-Flavored-Lozenges-48-Lozenges-review-09cc0 Iamhilton2of5 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-526e1 I QUIT Smoking, after 32 years.. I used Chantix, it worked. It did make me sick some if I didn't eat anything, and it does mess with your sleeping and dreams. Make sure you read the instructions. I quit after 2 months using Chantix. I set my mind to it, set a date to quit, said a prayer. And it is almost 4 months since I smoked. It don't bother me to be around others that smoke, it just lets me see how stupid I was for smoking. I smell things better than I used to. Now I can smell when others smoke, and boy do they stink, and I used to smell like that. It makes me sick to my stomach now to even smell it. I am so glad I quit. October 1,2007 was my quit date, been smoke free since then. — Thank you God for answering my prayers and getting me the help to quit smoking. Thank you Chantix for letting me be able to quit using your product. I tell everyone I know about it. — ... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:55:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-526e1 djpavek 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-6c860 I took this drug along with my sister in Texas. We were going to help each other to quit. The support program that goes along with the drug itself was great! I chose online support to help me. By the 3rd day I was so sick that I had to stop taking Chantix. My sister also got extremely ill from taking this. She had every side effect possible. Nausea, bloating and more GI symptoms too unpleasant to remark on. She howerever did quit smoking completely. I onthe other... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:39:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/CHANTIX-review-6c860 traceylynnes 1