Pfizer Champix

Well I have smoked since I was 12 years old, now 29. I did actually stop for 2 years on the Zyban brand, but on a night out drinking I stupidly had a cigarette, that set me off to starting smoking again. So eventually I decided to stop again. So off I went to the doctors and they told be about a new brand had come out that worked just like Zyban, just cheaper for them to make, but was told it worked exactly the same. So I thought well why not try ...
...I picked up my prescription, these are only available on prescription you cannot buy them over the counter. I started on these tablets the next day. The instructions were very easy, you take one tablet of 0.5mg for the first 3 days, and they do say to try to keep to the same time each day you take them. Then on day 4 you take one in the morning and one at night, both tablets are 0.5mg again. On week two the dose gets increased to 1mg tablets, and ...

kineticspade 09.02.2008 · Read full review
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I had been a smoker for well over 20 years - I knew the damage it could do but I actually enjoyed the smoking sensation. I'd tried to give up on several occasions before, although somewhat half-heartedly it has to be said. As a result of an accident at home (sounds ominous doesn't it? - I cut my hand on a rusty nail - not very exciting I know!) and went to my GPs for a tetanus. While I was there, the nurse mentioned a brand new drug that literally ...
...GP was keen to see if the claims made by the manufacturer were anywhere near true - I also later found out that the local Health Trust hadn't at that point authorised payment for this drug from their budget and that it hadn't yet been authorised for prescription in the UK but that's another story. So, I was introduced to Champix (generic name is varenicline). It works differently from other smoking cessation products. There is a two fold effect ...

MarkKerr 15.06.2007 (24.10.2008) · Read full review
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I stared taking Champix in June 2007 having smoked 20 a day for around 20 years. I'd heard they were coming onto the market and was desperate to give but knew that there was no chance of doing cold turkey, so I waited for the pills to become available on the NHS. The procedure works as follows: you go to your GP surgery where usually they have a nurse who is qualified to dispense prescriptions for Champix. After a few preliminary questions to determine ...
...two weeks' worth of Champix (£6.95) and told that if I hadn't given up within 14 days, I would not be prescribed any more Champix. I ended up giving up on day 8 and continued to visit the nurse every two weeks to collect my prescription. At first, she checked my carbon monoxide levels to make sure I wasn't still smoking but after a month or so dispensed with this. Funnily enough, as the end of the three month Champix course was drawing to an end, ...

nickgilbert183 06.05.2008 · Read full review
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Having smoked for about 15 years I decided to try quitting. I had tried before using patches but these didnt work. So I decided to do it properly this time and go to the doctors. I asked about Champix and was very suprised they prescribed it. At this moment not many surgeries are prescribing it as the Health Trust still think its too expensive to prescribe on the NHS. Still, I was allowed some and started the course. There are known side effects ...
...have any. But I did. After taking the tablet (even the lower dose you take at the beginning) I felt very nauseous. It got worse when the dosage increased, but this didnt put me off as I felt this was a small price to pay if it worked. Within a few days of taking the tablet I found I was smoking less and when I did smoke I wasnt enjoying it. This is exactly what the claims are, and by day 10 (my quit day) I found that I was more than ready. I have ...

Sonia_x 31.08.2007 · Read full review
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I gave up smoking with Champix after 25 years of smoking 20 + cigarettes a day. If there is a magic pill to stop you smoking this is it. You really are not bothered about not having a cigarette, and if you cheat and try one there is no enjoyment from it. After 12 weeks on Champix I had completed the course and came off them. I would say that if there is going to be a time when you might regress its when you stop taking the pills. I found I suddenly craved cigs again but overcame this by gradually withdrawing from the tablets instead of stopping suddenly. Ask your GP or Practice or Practice Nurse for advice when withdrawing from Champix ...

srobi168 21.06.2007
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I have been a diehard smoker fo nearly 20 years - at least 20 a day. 2 weeks ago I went to my docs in desperation and got the Champix. I'd read up on them (including the horror stories) but decide that it might be better than lung cancer. Anyway, 2 weeks into it and I stopped smoking 4 days ago no problem. For the first 3 days of the treatment, nothing, then suddenly I started getting no pleasure from fags - thought at 1st I'd bought a duff pack ...
...this quickly became total nausea and I could only take a puff or two before outing the fags. So I stopped smoking on day 10 (I could have stopped before then as fags were making me feel so ill but I had 'Day 10' in my mind to stop and stuck with it) because I felt like I'd puke if I smoked! No willpower involed at that point, which surprised me. I still feel a bit nauseous a lot of the time but nothing major - better than the constant coughing and ...

ellenmeilee 22.05.2008 · Read full review
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I've tried every method of quitting possible... Unfortunately I am highly addicted to cigarettes (25 years of smoking). Finally, something that seems to work. I've now been cigarette and nicotine free for over 8 weeks thanks to Champix. It's a great feeling to know that maybe this time I will succeed. The little voice in the back of my head (saying "you can have just one, nothing will happen") is still there but for once I can resist it. For any smoker out there serious about quitting I highly recommend Champix. PS: side effects were mild for me - a little nausea at first bearable; vivid dreams; and back ake (lasted first two weeks but also bearable) ...

Finallyquit 15.01.2008 (14.01.2008)
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I was a heavy smoker 30 a day heavy- and i have tried everything to give up smoking I have tried everything to give up smoking -patches inhalator micro tabs chewing gum- nothing worked. I wanted to give up but loved my cigs and i never thought i would see a smoke free day let alone week or month. The tablets -you start on three days of white 1/2mg tablets once a day--- you then go to 1/2mg twice daily- then after 1st week go to 1mg twice daily ...
...sickness but found that if i ate enough food and chewed gum straight after taking the tablet the sickness only lasted 1/2hour You are still smoking when you start them and you quit between day 10-14 The tablets take away the wanting but you have the habit to deal with and some not so nice side effects. sickness dizzy spells a dolly daydream feeling vivid dreams some peeps reported sexual dreams (i wasnt lucky enough for those but vivd yes)whilst ...

elliepelly 14.01.2008 · Read full review
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Ive been a 25 year,20-30 fag a day smoker.I've started taking Champix about a month ago and have quit about 2 weeks ago.So far so good,I'm actually doing it and haven't broken yet. The only side effects for me are slight nausea(but if you eat before,it's hardly noticable)and wicked dreams.But both handleable. I could never see myself as a non smoker but it's happening to me,and although i still get the urge to smoke i'm finding it quite easy to forget it and then it's gone.I'm feeling so much better and have taken up tennis again.I don't have the morning hacking cough and can actually breath.My smell is returning and my taste. Highly reccomended ...

timothy7 06.12.2008
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I took Champix for 5 weeks and found the side effects horrific!! I think i had almost every side effect listed and some - i have never felt so unwell and just not myself before it is really difficult to describe. I have been off the tablets now for 6 weeks and feel i am back to normal. On the upside i have not had a ciggarette for 12 weeks and have had no inclination to smoke at all. So although i sufered from bad side effects the tablets have done what they were intended to. I would not however recommend them to any one. ...

morgan-leigha 29.11.2007 (28.11.2007)
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well iave been smoking for 27 year smoking 20-30 a day habit , ive tried patches and all that , my friend recomended champix i was a bit like that about them i thought uuummm they wont work well iam on my 8th day now ive been without a fag for 3 day i dont even want one i feel a bit down today and very tired but iam not smoking anymore no craving these drugs are the best they do work and iam very pleased with myself the side effects are not too bad ...
...stick in my mouth i will write back every week and let you all know how iam going on but at the moment i feel great iam eating a lot better and starting to put a little weight on but i can handle that HOPE THIS HELPS ...

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