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After 3 days, I began to feel a little woozy. Cigarettes no longer tasted good. The 4th and 5th days I was able to prepare myself for a quit date by reducing from 15 cigs a day down to 4. Missed a couple of doses and moved my quit date back a few days. Had a bad craving on the day b4 my quit date and bought a pack. Normally a pack a day smoker, I finally finished the pack 4 days later and now hav...

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This drug is poison! It is not safe and many people will not notice side effects until it is too late to stop the damage. Causes diabetes, heart problems and a whole lot more, READ the side effects and look up the medical terms before you ingest this poison. If you want an idea of what it is made from look up cytisine. There are better ways to stop smoking then using poison like this drug and it i...

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K | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/1/2013
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 1.0
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My night vision was severely affected. My kidneys started to be affected after not smoking for three months, and when I stopped taking Chantix, my emotional state became very affected with depression and high levels of anxiety. I had to start smoking again in order to get back to being normal. I do not recommend this medication, I think it is very, very dangerous. It has been 5 years that I took this treatment and my eyesight was affected in a permanent way. My kidneys have regained strength and my emotions have returned to be normal, it did take time and I did return to being a smoker. Read More Read Less

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Bri_gabe | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2013
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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This is only day 3 for me but this is also my second attempt at using Chantix. I now know you must take it the entire 3 months in order for it to work properly. So far I have experienced headaches, nausea, vivid dreams, dizziness, fatigue and sleeplessness. This may sound like a lot to deal with but it's better than the alternative. However in just 3 days time my desire to smoke has diminished significantly and I am starting to cough as one does when they stop smoking. I know this drug works and this time I'm in it for the long haul!Read More Read Less

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Bavarehiman | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/10/2013
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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when i start treatment take daily 29-33 cigretts, after only 9 day treatment i quit the smoking, now i continues the treatment. One day i forget take medicine, that day making problems, i asked one cigar,,, then i remember , take medicine.

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ExChantixUser | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2012
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 1.3
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I took as directed for one month. Was able to give up cigarettes on the 8th day without too much trouble. Continued to take Chantix for 2 more weeks. At that time I experienced extreme hot flashes and night sweats and stopped using the Chantix. The hot flashes and night sweats were fewer and less sever but I started desiring a cigarette more and more. After about 2 more weeks I tried the Chantix again. The hot flashes and night sweats returned very strongly. Have quit Chantix and will try to stay quit without it.Read More Read Less

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exsmokerT | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/2/2012
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been smoking for about 11 years. I cannot even recall the number of times I have attempted to quit smoking. A friend recommended Chantix to me and it really does work. For the first couple of days I had a little trouble concentrating but that went away the first week.In addition I do get the vidid dreams side effect however I have not had any bad dreams and for the most part the dreams are rather cool. I have been on Chantix for a month and smoke free for three weeks. It really does work and I do recommend it to smokers who are ready to quit.Read More Read Less

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MrsGorden | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/28/2012
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.7
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I started these meds 2 weeks ago. I have been reading a lot of reviews/blogs and I have found that for the most part everyone's experience is different. At first I thought this might be a miracle drug that would make me stop smoking. I was wrong! I still have some cravings but they do get better the longer you take it. I have found that keeping myself busy and changing routines really helps. Overall this is a great drug for people who have tried to quit before and know what its like to go through "withdrawals". As long as you have some will power you will do just fine!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2011
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.0
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I just kept smoking at first then the urge went away. But I think I might have an alergy to the drug. I'm going to go to the doctor to get checked out. so far I haven't smoked for 4 days.

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Fileta | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/25/2010
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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It works!

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lindsey1` | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 3.7
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sometime's it seem's like it work's and other time's it does'nt.

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leontrevino.leon | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/11/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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worked very well for me. Stress and anxiety is still much stronger; these two make easier to return to smoking.

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smoker | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/18/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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This worked fabulously and helped me to destress about my smoking while smoking.

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? | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 3.7
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I guess I was expecting a silver bullet, after two weeks I figured I had to put some effort into it so I "decided" to quit, also I had some 14MG patches left over from a previous attempt.Today is 1 week and it's easy, so far!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/4/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.3
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it really worked well for me. I am really happy now.

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kimipooh | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/2/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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This is week one for me. I've never been a heavy smoker but been smoking for 10 yrs and want to stop. I experienced nausea one time and now make sure I eat before I take the med but I do suffer from the headache. I'm not so sleepy during the day but I sleep very well at night which is great a little bit of the crazy dreams but that's okay too. I love this med and how it just curbs my appetite for a cigarrette. I want to be smoke free.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/13/2009
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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So far this is a very good way to stop a horrible habbit. It's hard to quit smoking after 28 years but Chantix is easy to use. It is not a miracle drug but I have found it more effective that any patch or gum. I have never been smoke free in 28 years now it is going on 6 weeks! I recommend joining the GetQuit program they have for extra support.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2008
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been smoking a pack to a pack and a half a day for 10 years and now I have been using this med for the past 2 weeks. Over the last four days or so I have found myself smoking only 3-5 a day so I am hppy with that and feel a little while longer and I will be able to "kick". I have been experiencing some altered sleep as I am constantly tired and am going to bed 2hrs or more earlier than normal. My biggest complaint so far is that over the last few days, when my smoking has gone down dramatically, I have been experiencing a lot of stomach pain and nausea. I have been dry heaving every day during that time as well. It's a means to an end though, right?Read More Read Less

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sam | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/9/2008
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.3
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excellent to cease smoking for me, but i was mentally ready, REALLY! Only took 1/2 thr dose to avoid future side-effects. Still, not smoking after many months, but can not stop chantix yet, decreasing doses slowly. Seems it gave me a feeling of well being and when i try to stop taking the pill, well, wild mood swings. but no smoking. STRONG medicine, this "cure"

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roadrunner | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2008
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 3.7
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have had alot of nausea, headaches, insomnia and anxiety. my doctor is having me only take 1mg. per day due to the side effects.

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kittylvmt | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/16/2008
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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Debi | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/25/2008
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.0
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I used Chantix to quit smoking. It took me three tries but ultimately I was successful and now I have been cigarette free for 6 months. My final statement is that you really need to want to quit for this method to work. It is very easy to take this pill and to continue to smoke so the desire needs to be there.

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