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Global Patient Feedback for Varenicline ( Post a comment )
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i used chantix to stop smoking a year ago and i would recommend it to everyone, i only used it for two months at the most and i was done with smoking of course the results vary with each person but it works and it saved my life
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-04-27 10:38:19
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I have been smoke free for 56 days now and I would recommend chantix to everyone who has the desire to quit smoking. Just be sure to set your quit date for 1 week from the day you start taking it and then stick to it. Good Luck to All!
45 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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i think it works well its just very expensive
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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make sure you don't take CHANTIX on an empty stomach. If on a painkiller your pain killer may not work as well as it should. If unsucessful keep trying
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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get well informed regarding side effects I've heard you can experience facial paralysis
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I actually have gone long periods of time without thinking of a butt while on the treatment, which has meant much less smoking. But I wish something could be done about the negative sleeping effects. I am presently taking a prescription sleeping medication to try and help.
47 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It truely works just please stick with it, its a blessing!
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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it does work if you can over come the side effects.
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Take with a full glass of milk. Made quitting smoking easy.
34 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It will vary from person to person I'm sure, so its worth trying for yourself, just know what all possible side affects may be, be aware of them ahead of time.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Make sure you follow the advice they give you. All steps!
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Just all of the above
52 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have had absolutely no side effects with chantix. I have smoked at least 2 packs of cicarettes a day for almost 40 years,and thanks to Chantix, I am now smoke free.
56 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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it was worth it for me.
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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i started Chantix and cause I am out of work for 8 months now its hard to just quit but i did get down to 7 cigerettes per day at one point then quit cause of just moving and it was taking a toll on me so I stopped but do have 2 boxes here to continue. Is a continue box not a starter kit and i hope thats ok.
46 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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beware of the crazy dreams
27 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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try it
52 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It is extremely effective for elimination of physical need to smoke.
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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My Dr. discussed the more notable side effects per Pfizer's studies (prior to safety alerts). Note I was also taking a low/mod. dose of Effexor XR concurrent w/ Chantix therapy - no personal experience w/ depression, etc. during Chantix therapy. However, determined thru experience that I needed to taper Chantix rather than "cold turkey" stop it after 3 mos. of use. Stopped it due to cost $$$. Used for 3 mos - quit smoking x 4+ mos. Having tried to quit many times previously - cold turket, NRT, Auricular Therapy, etc....this is the longest I have been nicotine-free - so very satisfied w/ my experience w/ Chantix.
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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follow instructions but don't worry if you take a step back when the 2nd week starts just keep going at all cost IT WORKS
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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follow directions and believe
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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See above. Very Important to quit altogether and not even have a couple of drags here and there.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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make sure you use the starter month pack, even on subsequent tries
59 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Continue with the treatment until the 12 weeks are up. I didn't smoke as long as I was taking the meds(1 month), but resumed smoking with in days of stopping. I am preparing for round 2 now. I will take it for the suggested 12 weeks this time.
47 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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treid to stop smokeing about 15time with every thing but chantix did it for me so after 40yrs im a non smoker thanks to chantix
54 year old Male – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
Congrats! I'm on my way!
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-02 13:48:21
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