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katiedid79 · 06-25-2008, 08:57 AM

Hi, I plan on quitting smoking , My date set for that is the week of July the 7th ... I would like to take Chantax my mom took this and quit, only problems she had was some gas and weird dreams. So Im wondering if this would work for me? Can anyone find sound data on the percentages of advers reactions ...? Im going to see if my insureance will cover this. I hope they do.

TTOSBT · 06-25-2008, 09:38 AM

Good luck Katiedid!!!
I would like to quit too but I am just not quite ready.
I am new to sobriety and trying to take it easy

I wanted to take Chantax last year but my insurance company would not cover it

I wish you the best!!!!

katiedid79 · 06-25-2008, 09:59 AM

I just checked with my insurance and they do cover it. Now Im researching the saftey of the drug... Although even if its safe you never know what drug will react with your body chemstry. I dont want to go threw the horriable withdrawel agian. It made me crazy and I had alot of anxiety issues last time I quit.

katiedid79 · 06-25-2008, 10:09 AM

does anyone no why there is a warning about telling your dr. if you use asthma meds and taking chantix?

TTOSBT · 06-25-2008, 11:05 AM

KD,
Here is a link to some side effects and info on asthma relation...
Chantix side effects and precautions!

TTOSBT · 06-25-2008, 11:07 AM

Hey! Did you know there is a social group on SR for Chantix??
Check it out
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...php?groupid=27

katiedid79 · 06-26-2008, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTOSBT

KD,
Here is a link to some side effects and info on asthma relation...
Chantix side effects and precautions!

I hope my asthma meds dont interfere with me taking it. I guess I will find out July the 18th thats when I could get the next avialable appoitment.

cess101 · 07-07-2008, 12:19 AM

Greetings to you both and

that you will become active participants in this forum during your quits. Regardless of what method you use to quit, the support coming from other quitters helps tremendously. I love these boards. They are (truly-truly) an essential "part" to quitting. Stay in touch --daily-- okay?

cess101

PS This one:

, is for chippa.

**historyteach** · 07-08-2008, 02:03 AM

Katie,
I have asthma, now, and take chantix.
I am not having any problem. My doc prescribed it for me.
I have dreams, but, they're nice ones!

That's the only side effect I'm having.
And as Cess noted, a support group is essential for my quit too!

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

chippa · 07-09-2008, 05:40 AM

Take all this with a grain of salt- I am by no means a medical professional

Katie I have a brother in law who is a chiropractor and I used to take wellbutrin and there's a sticker on the side of the pill bottle that says something to the effect of may cause suicidal tendencies- I mentioned it to him and he would always say to me 'just man up and quit smoking'

He was joking around like guys do with each other, but we had a discussion about chantix once and he said he had several patients who have tried it, like 15 or so, and their rate of success with the chantix was 100% he said if I weren't doing so good cold turkey, he would have told me to go get that

of course that made me think- 'well, maybe I'll just start up smoking again for a couple more weeks and the take chantix' but I wisely decided against it-

Good luck whatever you decide- take advantage of the online community and the support you can get here

**historyteach** · 07-09-2008, 03:42 PM

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of course that made me think- 'well, maybe I'll just start up smoking again for a couple more weeks and the take chantix' but I wisely decided against it-

Take THAT, Chippa, even for thinking such a thing! LOL!

Quote:

Good luck whatever you decide- take advantage of the online community and the support you can get here

Right on!

Shalom!

katiedid79 · 07-23-2008, 05:30 AM

Just started it today. Took my first pill with a big breakfast and lots of water... Wish me luck!

Possum23 · 07-24-2008, 11:09 PM

Or any Kung Fu flicks......

*Laffin*

You have to be one with the "Chantix", you have to feel the "Chantix"

(that is why you start on a weenie dose and gradually build up)

My advice is for the first week live a normal life, smoke all you want and ignore the fact you take something once, for three days, then twice for four.

Yep! the quit date is day 8!!!!!

yes if you do quit on day 8 then cool....

If not, then believe me you don't have to SET a quit date, a "QUIT" date will happen naturally during the 12 week treatment.

P.S. a simple breakfast as small as an apple or a donut will stop the desire to puke! (the taking Chantix WITH food, not 15 mins before or after is the only strict rule I advise anyone to follow)

cess101 · 07-25-2008, 04:46 PM

I didn't use the Chantix. I just want to extend BIG WARM CONGRATULATIONS to you katiedid and you possum and you TTSO..... for quitting. It is the best thing you could ever do, not only for your health but also for your wellbeing. Smoking was sooo burdensome, now that I look back at it. Run, run, run, run, RUN!! That's the best word I could think to describe it. It's like it runs your daily life; rain, sleet, snow, etc. you know what I mean? Life is so much more pleasant with out all of that ruckus. Don't miss it a bit. How 'bout you?

What do you miss about smoking most, if anything? Share the pro's as well as the con's. To those just starting out, weighing out all the pro's and con's of smoking is beneficial, long-term as well as in the short-term.

As you can probably tell.....my advice to fellow quitters is to post and stick close to other quitters and have a well-rounded, solid support group. The more the merrier

Take good care!

cess101

katiedid79 · 07-28-2008, 11:53 AM

Well im on day 6 of the chantix. So far so good. I have noticed that Im smoking alot less. The cigs are starting to taste nasty every time I smoke. I got a head ache one time but not sure if that was related to the drug or not. Not really having to many side affects , some mild commen side affects alot eaiser then being pregnant, no naseua. Im starting to taper today (the cigs), and plan to taper or at least keep it equal as today and see if by day 8 I can quit all together. I have found myself resisting the urge more often and it is easier. But still have to work at thow. Seems alot better then using gum or nicotine patch.

chippa · 07-28-2008, 12:10 PM

katie your avatar is hilarious!

I just realized the goose was smoking a cigarette!

I'm a sucker for those kinds of gags- the talking monkeys are my favorite

sounds like you have a good handle on this- keep it up, you're heading in the right direction

be good to yourself

katiedid79 · 07-29-2008, 04:54 AM

Well Im on my last pack of smokes. Actually today day 7 was supposed to be my quit date, but I figured better just finish this pack off. I did however save 3$ today by not buying a pack. That made me feel good. I only have 12 cigs left. So that means Im down to half a pack a day. I was smoking a whole pack. I think the mental part is going to be the worst of it. I think I will do fine. The sooner the better.

chippa · 07-29-2008, 05:37 AM

THREE BUCKS!!!!??!

I'd start back up again! (not really)

Round these parts they're seven dollars a pack!

Keep up the good work Katie, we're rooting for you!

06-25-2008, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
katiedid79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia , US Posts: 95	plan on quitting Hi, I plan on quitting smoking , My date set for that is the week of July the 7th ... I would like to take Chantax my mom took this and quit, only problems she had was some gas and weird dreams. So Im wondering if this would work for me? Can anyone find sound data on the percentages of advers reactions ...? Im going to see if my insureance will cover this. I hope they do.

07-07-2008, 12:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
cess101 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38	Greetings to you both and that you will become active participants in this forum during your quits. Regardless of what method you use to quit, the support coming from other quitters helps tremendously. I love these boards. They are (truly-truly) an essential "part" to quitting. Stay in touch --daily-- okay? cess101 PS This one: , is for chippa.
cess101 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38

07-08-2008, 02:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 7,855	Katie, I have asthma, now, and take chantix. I am not having any problem. My doc prescribed it for me. I have dreams, but, they're nice ones! That's the only side effect I'm having. And as Cess noted, a support group is essential for my quit too! Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom!
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07-24-2008, 11:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Possum23 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	katiedid79 Watch Star Wars Movies! Or any Kung Fu flicks...... Laffin You have to be one with the "Chantix", you have to feel the "Chantix" (that is why you start on a weenie dose and gradually build up) My advice is for the first week live a normal life, smoke all you want and ignore the fact you take something once, for three days, then twice for four. Yep! the quit date is day 8!!!!! yes if you do quit on day 8 then cool.... If not, then believe me you don't have to SET a quit date, a "QUIT" date will happen naturally during the 12 week treatment. P.S. a simple breakfast as small as an apple or a donut will stop the desire to puke! (the taking Chantix WITH food, not 15 mins before or after is the only strict rule I advise anyone to follow)
Possum23 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13

07-25-2008, 04:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
cess101 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38	I didn't use the Chantix. I just want to extend BIG WARM CONGRATULATIONS to you katiedid and you possum and you TTSO..... for quitting. It is the best thing you could ever do, not only for your health but also for your wellbeing. Smoking was sooo burdensome, now that I look back at it. Run, run, run, run, RUN!! That's the best word I could think to describe it. It's like it runs your daily life; rain, sleet, snow, etc. you know what I mean? Life is so much more pleasant with out all of that ruckus. Don't miss it a bit. How 'bout you? What do you miss about smoking most, if anything? Share the pro's as well as the con's. To those just starting out, weighing out all the pro's and con's of smoking is beneficial, long-term as well as in the short-term. As you can probably tell.....my advice to fellow quitters is to post and stick close to other quitters and have a well-rounded, solid support group. The more the merrier Take good care! cess101
cess101 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38

06-25-2008, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
TTOSBT To Thine Own Self Be True Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 802	Good luck Katiedid!!! I would like to quit too but I am just not quite ready. I am new to sobriety and trying to take it easy I wanted to take Chantax last year but my insurance company would not cover it I wish you the best!!!!

06-25-2008, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
katiedid79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia , US Posts: 95	I just checked with my insurance and they do cover it. Now Im researching the saftey of the drug... Although even if its safe you never know what drug will react with your body chemstry. I dont want to go threw the horriable withdrawel agian. It made me crazy and I had alot of anxiety issues last time I quit.

06-25-2008, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
katiedid79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia , US Posts: 95	does anyone no why there is a warning about telling your dr. if you use asthma meds and taking chantix?

06-25-2008, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
TTOSBT To Thine Own Self Be True Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 802	KD, Here is a link to some side effects and info on asthma relation... Chantix side effects and precautions!

06-25-2008, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
TTOSBT To Thine Own Self Be True Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 802	Hey! Did you know there is a social group on SR for Chantix?? Check it out http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...php?groupid=27

07-09-2008, 05:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
chippa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milford MA Posts: 110	Take all this with a grain of salt- I am by no means a medical professional Katie I have a brother in law who is a chiropractor and I used to take wellbutrin and there's a sticker on the side of the pill bottle that says something to the effect of may cause suicidal tendencies- I mentioned it to him and he would always say to me 'just man up and quit smoking' He was joking around like guys do with each other, but we had a discussion about chantix once and he said he had several patients who have tried it, like 15 or so, and their rate of success with the chantix was 100% he said if I weren't doing so good cold turkey, he would have told me to go get that of course that made me think- 'well, maybe I'll just start up smoking again for a couple more weeks and the take chantix' but I wisely decided against it- Good luck whatever you decide- take advantage of the online community and the support you can get here

07-23-2008, 05:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
katiedid79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia , US Posts: 95	Just started it today. Took my first pill with a big breakfast and lots of water... Wish me luck!

07-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
katiedid79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia , US Posts: 95	Well im on day 6 of the chantix. So far so good. I have noticed that Im smoking alot less. The cigs are starting to taste nasty every time I smoke. I got a head ache one time but not sure if that was related to the drug or not. Not really having to many side affects , some mild commen side affects alot eaiser then being pregnant, no naseua. Im starting to taper today (the cigs), and plan to taper or at least keep it equal as today and see if by day 8 I can quit all together. I have found myself resisting the urge more often and it is easier. But still have to work at thow. Seems alot better then using gum or nicotine patch.

07-28-2008, 12:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
chippa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milford MA Posts: 110	katie your avatar is hilarious! I just realized the goose was smoking a cigarette! I'm a sucker for those kinds of gags- the talking monkeys are my favorite sounds like you have a good handle on this- keep it up, you're heading in the right direction be good to yourself

07-29-2008, 04:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
katiedid79 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia , US Posts: 95	Well Im on my last pack of smokes. Actually today day 7 was supposed to be my quit date, but I figured better just finish this pack off. I did however save 3$ today by not buying a pack. That made me feel good. I only have 12 cigs left. So that means Im down to half a pack a day. I was smoking a whole pack. I think the mental part is going to be the worst of it. I think I will do fine. The sooner the better.

07-29-2008, 05:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
chippa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milford MA Posts: 110	THREE BUCKS!!!!??! I'd start back up again! (not really) Round these parts they're seven dollars a pack! Keep up the good work Katie, we're rooting for you!