When You Get Off Chantix - Experiences???
FlatIronMike
there are now enough of us Chantix users who are either taking it or
stopped. I agree as I feel that on a lot of levels we are the first
generation of users paving the way for others. My own experience was
this. I am a ditz about taking an evening dose, which Chantix
requires. So about 2-3 weeks into taking the med and about a week
into the quit, I missed a PM dose. When I realized that I had done
this the next morning, I assessed how I felt. Idecided to see if I
could get by on one pill a day. So, I did that most of the time for
the full 90 days you are supposed to medicate. When I stopped, I sort
of expected a blib, but it was totally a non-event. I did notice that
my anxiety level was a tad higher but certainly much less than if I
were going CT. But as soon as I noticed it, it stopped. Totally
nothing else and I've been pill free over 60 days, if I sit down &
figgur; it out.
So, any other 'war stories' to add?
FlatironMike
FSS
Five months, one week, one day, 23 hours, 23 minutes and 48 seconds.
3179 cigarettes not smoked, saving $953.60. Life saved: 1 week, 4
days, 55 minutes.
I would love to hear from anyone else who has quit. How you coped
with knowing you are now quit and stopping this lifesaving drug. Any
side effects or differences you notice?
SilentNight
I forgot my last nights dose - woke up this morning - feeling
usual....dont regret missing last nights dose..in fact, I WANT TO WEAN
myself off this medication....but not to my own detriment...but since
Im feeling ok....Im gonna just skip the PM dose for now...
Took it this morning though...
My aim is to get where you are Mike.
Glad you're there !!!
Peace
Steve
One month, three days, 17 hours, 7 minutes and 55 seconds.
842 cigarettes not smoked, saving $134.85. Life saved: 2 days, 22
hours, 10 minutes.
eleonora66
by 10 days of 1.00mg twice a day.
The treatment works and although sometimes I feel that side effects are a
little overwelming I know that my quit wouldn't last if I modify or stop the
treatment.
I'd like to hear what happens when, having completed the course, we are on
our own. As it happens, for me this will coincide with
the beginning of a six weeks job which can be stressful at times.
Best.
E
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Bambam
something, catching buses, trains and lots of walking. Trying to find the
best New York guide - that's you Mike. Had to get to a computer so I could
find your address - but then it was 4.45am radio alarm came on, time to get
up??
Weird.
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FlatironMike
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wism...@gmail.com
My experience has been similar to Mike's. I did the patch for the 1st
month of my quit then my doctor suggested Chantix. I then did the 90
day program but the last month I only took 1 pill in the morning. Just
like Mike, it was an accident the first time I skipped the PM dose but
I didn't feel goofy and didn't go completely nuts so I kept going like
that. I am not suggesting that everyone do that but that is what
worked for me. When the 90 days was up......I stopped the pills but
after a couple of days I felt the urge so I took one, got through the
day (not sure the Chantix helped at that point or not) and haven't had
one since. I will celebrate 6 months smoke free tomorrow......so it
worked for me. I would do a testimonial for Chantix if asked.
Keep on kickin' butt.......or tomorrow they'll be hell to pay (SNZ)
Joe (GKeeper)
Still experiencing computer problems but I have been quit for 5 months
and 6 days.
Steve and Sarah
soon! I miss your posts. What did you do to celebrate MMMMM? I hope you
spoiled yourself.
hugs and kisses
Sarah and Steve
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Cindy Murray
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> So, any other 'war stories' to add?
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I, too, accidentally missed a PM dose once, and didn't discover it until
morning. That made me feel really good about my quit. But I wasn't
willing to take any chances with my quit. I continued taking the meds
as prescribed right up to the end AND I took the one that I missed. I
was afraid to give myself any little out to go back to smoking. Better
safe than sorry, I say.
I was very nervous about going off the meds, and I fretted about it for
a couple of days before the meds were gone. Yes, I think the first two
or three days off meds were not as "comfortable" as when I was on meds,
but I don't know how much of that was my own fear of being off them. I
kept wondering if it wouldn't be better to "wean" off them than to
cold-turkey it when the meds wear off. But it was really nothing more
than minor discomfort, which is why I think it was mostly just my own
anxiety about it. After a couple of days, I was chugging along just
fine and haven't missed it since.
I, too, would give a resounding testimonial for Chantix, and I use every
opportunity to tell people how great it's been for me!
Cindy
Smobriety comes to: 0Y 6M 1W 6D 0H 55Mns $-Saved to date: $762.35
SilentNight
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Gkeeper.I just spotted your reply - HAPPY 6 MONTHS !!!!!!!!!!! THATS
GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!
That inspires me !!!! Keep on keeping on - your quit helps others
(like me)
thank you !
Steve
FlatIronMike
not be too much of a 'step-down' for me since I was only taking 1 pill
a day, but I am glad to read that even if you were on it full strength
that the quit was still a non-event. I do think that Chantix does
need to cover that part of the quit better in the stuff they write
about the med. I, too, was worried that I'd be wacked with all the
urges I never got. This is why this thread is so good as we can tell
each other how it worked for us. Congrats, also for the 6M. I don't
think you posted it when you reached it, so I'll send out the Gnomes
to wake you up in the morning with cheerful songs of smobriety to
celebrate the occasion!
FlatironMike
Five months, one week, five days, 2 hours, 16 minutes and 20 seconds.
3241 cigarettes not smoked, saving $972.32. Life saved: 1 week, 4
days, 6 hours, 5 minutes.
Cindy Murray
Oh, I posted it, but it was a quiet little blip among the chaos. LOL
That's what I love about this place, I can post or not post, read or not
read, it doesn't make one bit of difference and yet it does. :)
Cindy HOF!
Smobriety comes to: 0Y 6M 2W 1D 0H 25Mns $-Saved to date: $770.25