Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

[molly]

I recently read an article that this drug was quite effective for smokers and they were trying it with other addictions. I tried the Topa and that didnt do much so I was wondering about trying this.

[janie]

Molly, I am currently using chantix. I am only taking half the recommended dose as the evening dose kept me awake, altough I am going to try it again. I do think it has curbed my appetite for wine as well as cigs. A friend of mine taking it said it did the same thing for her.

[KateH1]

I am also taking Chantix. I started it and took it for 3 weeks a while back and had absolutely no interest in alcohol. I stopped because of some side effects. Nausea and trouble sleeping.

I know make certain to take it with food. This does help with the nausea. I also take it very early in the AM and then again in the late afternoon. This seems to help with sleep. So far I have only been on it for 5 days, this time.

[shelly49]

I am considering taking Chantix...I have some at home but heard a commercial for it and the side effects sound scarey. I already have trouble sleeping and I don't do well with meds.
It's interesting...I wondered if it would curb my appetite for alcohol as well as nicotine. It is somewhat encouraging to hear that it does.

[Roz]

I took chantix for a month. I guess I was expecting miracles. It curbed my appetite for alcohol but It didn't keep me from thinking about drinking. I took the sups, listened to the CD's and after a month I'm back to drinking.

[boozehag]

I have just started taking this. I only smoke when I drink but when I drink I binge drink and binge smoke. Two bottles of wine in one go at least every 3/4 days accompanied by a 20 pack of cigs. It is basically a dual binge addiction. I cannot drink without smoking and I never smoke without drinking. Weird I know. Anyway even though I dont smoke every day I still thought I would try the champix as I noted that it was also supposed to have a similar effect on alcohol cravings and my addictions are completely intertwined. I read all about the bad side effects and it scared the crap out of me but I have never suffered from depression (other than hungover depression that is) and but if I start to feel depressed I will stop taking it. Anyway thats the background. Now the effects so far.
I took the first tablet yesterday and I did feel a little weird afterwards but thats probably because it stimulates the nicotine receptors to think they are receiving nicotine. My body was probably thinking huh how come we are getting nico with our deal friend alco.... but anyway there was no real unpleasant side effects. I didnt have any alcohol (or cigs) but that was no big deal as it was only 2 days since the last binge (Monday - 9 hours of solid drinking and chain smoking). I took the 2nd tablet today at same time with water and food. Today being day 3 since the previous binge I would usually be hanging out for drink and cig in the evenging and I also had a mad busy day which tends to makes me hyper which makes me want to drink and smoke but come 5 o'clock nothing....
absolutely no desire to drink or smoke whatsoever. Tonight I went to watch my son's late water polo game (normally I get someone else to do it if its late as it will eat into my drinking time), took the dog for a walk and had tea and toast when I came home. I am now typing this. Its thurs night which is usually a big night for the other booze hags that I hang around with (like finds like) and I am jober as a sudge for once!
Anyway I know it is early days and I may just be imagining all this but I might even have a new life if this continues. I dont think I will up the dose from day 3 seeing as I dont smoke except when I drink and see what happens.
Will keep you posted.
BH

[cindi]

I am taking Chantix to quit smoking, have been for three weeks.

I checked into detox and started Antabuse and Gabapentin.

I am currently sober and working on day 17.

I am not sure if it is one over the other but I am sober.

Cindi
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[out]

I know you posted a while ago, but I wanted to say...I think we are twins separated at birth. Our habits and patterns are almost identical. As a matter of fact tonight the thought of drinking or smoking is repulsive to me...It's been 2 days, but within the next couple of days I will want to binge again..can't figure it out sometimes. I am interested to hear how the Chantix worked out for you. I am a little 'fraid of it, because I have had issues with depression.

[bonitag]

Ok, I am trying to learn my way around this site, and would love to have any replies on some help curbing my drinking, it is not horrible, but I hate drinking every night 2-5 drinks. I know it is hard on me and my health, and my brain even feels fuzzy sometimes. I would so love to curb back and slow the h down. Help.

[dellagracie]

hi everyone - i started chantix 4 weeks ago, and it's been like a miracle drug for me. i, like many of you, only smoked when i drank......the 2 went hand-in-hand. but, i did BOTH every night and could easily smoke 10 cigs and a bottle or two of wine. everyday after work, i could hardly WAIT to get home and open a bottle and light up a cig..........my mouth would almost be watering the whole way home, and a voice in my head had almost been screaming for both since around 3 pm in the afternoon.

since starting chantix, it's like that voice has just been silenced. i don't know any other way to describe it. the desire for both has DRAMATICALLY decreased. for me, it did take three weeks for me to completely feel the full effects. last week i did have 3 cigs total all week, although they didn't taste good. and i had several glasses of wine......each time on different occasions, tho......not in one sitting. this week, i've had none of either.

the only side effect i've had is nausea. i do take it with food, but continue to feel nauseated for about 15 mins after i take it. this week i tried taking a few peptmo-bismal tabs with it, and that has helped a lot.

i would recommend chantix to anyone. i am very pleased so far !