anyone on Chantix? stop smoking pill

[Doxymom]

Just wondering if anyone is trying Chantix, the new stop smoking pill. I works like Naltrxone, only it doesn't cause liver damage. I have been taking it for about five days, and have to admit that my drinking has cut in half. Alcohol doesn't taste the same, and I don't get that "high". I also read that Chantix is marketed in Europe for weight loss. I wanted to try it because I quit smoking over 3 years ago, but I can not get off the nicatine gum. that is also cut in half, just in this shor time.
I just wanted to share this information because I am scared to ask the doctor for anything to do with alcoholism. I can't do the topa because of the glaucoma thing. but, I have researched it and found that there are other anti-convulsants that are safe for gaucoma and have the same mechanism of action as topa.
anyway, have a good one.

[Saint Jude]

Doxymom,
My Hubby tried chantix for just over a week, but couldn't take the dreams & sleep loss.
Is Chantix also an anti-convulsant?

[memarcie]

I was on chantix for 6 weeks at the beginning of the year. I quit smoking after 2 weeks so I stopped taking the meds. I relapsed a month later and now smoking again. I have 6 months of the script in my bathroom, just have to get the nerve up to try again. I didn't really have any issues with the drug at all. Another friend of mine took it as well to quit smoking and she did great, also no issues for her. And she's still not smoking 9 months later!

I know it is supposed to maybe help with drinking as well. I am hoping to start again sometime soon.

[nancy]

I think if the pill works with manageable side effects, that is fantastic. Smoking is so unhealthy and we should welcome meds to help with it.

It does sound though that people should be very careful monitoring the side effects.

[memarcie]

Nancy, I agree. People should watch the sx. I had no problems but that was just me. It is a brain chemistry altering drug, just as anti depressants, topa, campral, nalxatrone, and many others are. Everyone reacts different to every med, so you need to be aware of the possible sx.

[janie]

I am , smoking 1 -3 cigs a day, very vivid tiring dreams though

[Doxymom]

I skipped yesterday, and picked back up today. maybe, my level was a little high? I am sensitive to drugs. It doesn't take much for me. Anyway, I am just gonna be careful with it. If the no sleeping continues, I will get something to help from the doctor. I have been taking Benadryl, which helps a little. It does help with smoking, eating, and drinking. I have cut everything in half in ten days.

[Beaches]

Chantix, what a great drug. I am waiting for it to come out with the online pharmacies. I can't have it on my record. There I am out of the closet and smoke. Didn't smoke the past week but right when I got home I lit up one. If I am on vacation or visiting people who don't smoke I don't have a problem. Get me home though.....

[Lucy Van Pelt]

I am one week on Chantix. Amazing drug, I think. I have lost all interest in smoking, and after "trying" to smoke, I threw the rest out yesterday. I also had just had 2 days AF for the first time in quite awhile, with no real cravings to drink..Don't know for sure if that is related but I guess i will see if it continues.

No bad dreams yet.

I will keep you posted.

Love,

Beth

[Doxymom]

Hi Everyone, yes the no sleeping and "working" dreams are a drawback. But, I'd rather take that than a hangover. I did drink last night, but only about half of what I was doing. I didn't take my evening dose either, so maybe I should have. I think this is a great drug. Lake others, there are side effects to keep an eye on. If I can not smoke, and learn to moderate my drinking it will be worth it. anyway, let's keep each other posted on how we are doing.
Doxy