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drayzimplode

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posted: 12/24/2007 at 4:30 AM

I know on the cool running boards, lots of people had questions about Chantix. So I thought I would dedicate a thread for those who have questions and those who have used it to quit. As of this moment, I have been quit for 45 days. I am still taking Chantix, but only once a day. There have been a couple of days, I just have forgotten to take it at all.

I must say it worked for me. The problems I have had with it are problems sleeping. That is part of the reason, I only take one a day. If I take it at night with my work schedule, it is pretty much before I go to bed. I always had really weird dreams. So I talked to my doctor after the 1 month mark, and we cut it down to one.

I did experience an upset stomach with them. I found that eating a bowl of granola in the morning with yogurt instead of milk does the trick. The one at night never bothered me because I took it with dinner. My recommendation is to never try to take it without eating.

In my case, the advantages have far outweighed the side effects I have had.

I got my step daughter for the weekend for the first time since I quit this past weekend. There were no trips outside for me. No smelling like smoke. So I could give a good hug goodbye without smelling. And just her knowing that I don't smoke was a great feeling.

If anyone else has used it, and would like to post please share your story. And anyone who is thinking about using it, please post questions.

andytrihard view log TRI-HARD	posted: 12/24/2007 at 1:52 PM
	Hey Dray! I'd be glad to sing the praises of Chantix. As you know it worked forme as well. As a smoker I had tried every product out there to quit; smoke away, nicorette gum, the patch,wellbutrin, hypnotism as well as cold turkey, and nothing stuck. Sure some of them worked for a time and that's why I won't bad mouth any product because what works for one may not work for another. However, Chantix is the one that worked for me. I had no cravings almost immediatly, no urges or slip ups, and felt comfortable enough after the first month that I didn't bother with the rest. ( you can take it up to 6 mos.) I am now passing the 4month mark totally smoke free!! I highly recommend this product to anyone. Andy
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justdidit view log My running partner!	posted: 1/4/2008 at 8:48 PM
	I just got my prescription for Chantix today. I quit on the first, but want to make sure I can follow through. I have used patches, gum... and quit a few times, but always went back. I am hoping that tihis time will be my final time! I am happy to have running to replace my bad habbit. I also am coming over from cool running - just finishing week 9 of the C2k this week.
	Kat

andytrihard view log TRI-HARD	posted: 1/6/2008 at 1:34 AM
	Congratulations Kat! I hope the chantix works for you. Actually I'm sure it will. This stuff really works!! Please post often here for all the support you need. We've all been ( or are ) there, so welcome to the club, and welcome to our new home. Andy
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havanarnr view log	posted: 1/7/2008 at 1:53 AM
	Hi - I just posted on the main forum about it, but wanted to make sure that I gave the Rx Chantix my full endorsement. I smoked for 35 years, tried different things off and on that didn't work for more than a few days or a couple of weeks. About 14 months ago my wife and I both used Chantix to stop fairly quickly and easily. Soon after, a co-worker had the same results. The only side effects any of us had was mild nausea (until we learned to take it on a full stomach). It took an average of about 10-12 weeks of using Chantix to make sure the cravings didn't return (although we had stopped smoking within one week of starting the Rx). My understanding is that Chantix blocks the receptors in the brain that crave nicotine. In my case the cost was slightly less than the cost to continue smoking, but the BIG bonus was finally quitting. I actually "saved" a few pills in case I became weak later (which did happen 3 or 4 times ie; knowing I was going to be in a smoking environment for awhile, etc.). Hope this helps someone like it did me!! Bill
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Lynneann	posted: 1/9/2008 at 5:45 PM
	Yay Chantix!!! Made me able to quit my incessant 23 year smoking habit with super human strength. Still doing great and ready to start running (hoping, of course, that my neighbors won't laugh at me =-) If you want to quit - try Chantix - I'm sure it's the best I've ever tried. I feel like I've gotten my freedom back! Lynne

andytrihard view log TRI-HARD	posted: 1/10/2008 at 12:48 AM
	Yay,Lynneann!! Isn't chantix great!!! Congratulations! Welcome to the site, and to the running world. Andy
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slaptear2 view log Inventory SUKS !!	posted: 5/1/2008 at 5:15 AM
	Quote from havanarnr on 1/7/2008 at 1:53 AM: Hi - I just posted on the main forum about it, but wanted to make sure that I gave the Rx Chantix my full endorsement. I smoked for 35 years, tried different things off and on that didn't work for more than a few days or a couple of weeks. About 14 months ago my wife and I both used Chantix to stop fairly quickly and easily. Soon after, a co-worker had the same results. The only side effects any of us had was mild nausea (until we learned to take it on a full stomach). It took an average of about 10-12 weeks of using Chantix to make sure the cravings didn't return (although we had stopped smoking within one week of starting the Rx). My understanding is that Chantix blocks the receptors in the brain that crave nicotine. In my case the cost was slightly less than the cost to continue smoking, but the BIG bonus was finally quitting. I actually "saved" a few pills in case I became weak later (which did happen 3 or 4 times ie; knowing I was going to be in a smoking environment for awhile, etc.). Hope this helps someone like it did me!! Bill Slaptear2 - Free and Healing for Five Days, 1 Hour and 14 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 8 Hours, by avoiding the use of 101 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $18.70. Working great so far for me- it's all mental now
	2009 GOALS that I WILL ACHIEVE Goal:weight to healthy range 220>>171 now (160 goal in progress) Run 1st HM April 19, 2009 Union Hospital New Philadelphia, Ohio Run 2nd HM Akron Sept 2009 Run more 5K's and 10k races and beat my slow PR's 26.2 : in 2010- Akron Run at least 25 MPW (1300 miles minimum)

slaptear2 view log Inventory SUKS !!	posted: 5/18/2008 at 3:34 AM
	Quote from slaptear2 on 5/1/2008 at 5:15 AM: Slaptear2 - Free and Healing for Five Days, 1 Hour and 14 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 8 Hours, by avoiding the use of 101 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $18.70. Working great so far for me- it's all mental now Slaptear2 - Free and Healing for Twenty One Days, 23 Hours and 34 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 1 Day and 12 Hours, by avoiding the use of 440 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $81.41.
	2009 GOALS that I WILL ACHIEVE Goal:weight to healthy range 220>>171 now (160 goal in progress) Run 1st HM April 19, 2009 Union Hospital New Philadelphia, Ohio Run 2nd HM Akron Sept 2009 Run more 5K's and 10k races and beat my slow PR's 26.2 : in 2010- Akron Run at least 25 MPW (1300 miles minimum)

andytrihard view log TRI-HARD	posted: 5/18/2008 at 10:40 AM
	Hello slaptear2, and welcome to the ex-smoking way of life. Sounds like you are doing well with it. It certainly gets easier as time goes by. I'm up to 9months now and feel great. Our forum here seems to have slowed down a bit, but I do try and check in often. Give me a shout if you have any questions or tough days with the not- smoking. We / I are here to support, encourage, and assist in any way possible with your cause. Congratulations again, keep it up. Andy
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