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Smoking cessation, usually called quitting smoking or stopping smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, which is addictive and can cause dependence. As a result, nicotine withdrawal often makes the process of quitting difficult. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and a global public health concern. Tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart and lungs, with smoking being a major risk factor for heart attacks,...

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Any way to reverse long-term Chantix side effects?

My mother took Chantix several years ago in an effort to quit smoking. Well, she quit for a year. During that time, however, she became unbearably depressed. She has no history of depression. She consulted a doctor several times and tried 3 different prescriptions, 1 of them being Zoloft. She stopped because she said they made her feel like she was just in a constant haze. She hasn't been to a doctor or a psychologist since then. In the mean time, she started smoking again because she thought that it would make the depression go away. It didn't. Because of her experience with the 3 prescriptions, she is unwilling to go back to a doctor, and dismisses any notion of going to a psychologist. Our family has pleaded with her to keep trying, even if she has to tell whoever she sees th...

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Chantix and Very High Blood Sugar

My husband started taking Chantix 3 weeks ago and is doing well with not smoking, however, he is a type 2 diabetic but he has also controlled it with diet and Metformin twice daily. Now since he has been on Chantix, his blood sugar level has been over 600. We went to the doctor yesterday and he told him that it was the Chantix and stop taking it. He is watching everything that he eats and drinks and this morning his blood sugar is still 440. The doctor is sending him to a Diabetic Control Center but it is going to be a week or so. Has everyone else had this problem? ## Chantix contains the active ingredient Varenicline and yes, there have been reports of it causing diabetes in some people, as well as it causing extremely high sugar levels in existing diabetics and there is a current inv...

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Chantix causing absence of menstruation?

Just started Chantix 2 weeks ago and now my period is 3 days late. I take birth control faithfully and also use condoms, so very unlikely to be pregnant. Can't find anyone else talking about this side effect though. Has anyone else experienced this? ## Yes, the FDA does warn that is can cause menstrual disorders, which can include anything from delayed menses, up to full stoppage of menses. Its other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, constipation, heartburn, and vaginal discharge. Ref: Chantix Information Is there anything else I can help with?

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It's a Miracle!

I just want to say i smoked for 25 years and have tried to quit many times. I've tried patches, hypnosis, gum and cold turkey and never made it. This time I KNOW it's gone for good. I don't even remember i smoked sometimes. I never crave it. It's finally over. Thank you chantix. ## I smoked for 38 years and tried to quit by using other stop smoking aids, but had no success. Eating before taking Chanix eliminates the nausea. I had some dreaming but nothing weird. Chanix is the only thing that has helped me to stop smoking. Those who had suicidal thought and actions, probably already had some underlining mental health problems. I have had restless leg syndrome. You can exercise that away. ## Wow! I am so very glad that it worked for both of you. Did you experience any of t...

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Will expired Chantix still work?

My chantix prescription has expired, is it still effective? I would like to try to quit smoking again without the cost that's involved. If its still good? ## Unfortunately the sell by date with meds is important depending on how its stored after the expiration date its less effective but if stored under the correct temperatures it can last much longer. Humidity & heat tends to effect the meds. ## Tina, what's the expiration date listed on the prescription? Certain meds should not be taken past the expiration date but I don't know if Chantix is one of them. I can try to find more from the FDA on that, but first it would be helpful to know how long past the expiration date your meds are. ## Yep I have no problem taking expired meds as long as I know exactly where they'...

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Anyone lost sense of taste and smell on champix?

Hi I started taking champix in October 2011 was only on them for a few weeks I am bipolar and found myself severely down so I stopped taking them I've also found that things don't taste or smell the same anymore I can't eat cucumber as it now tastes vile even fried food or fatty foods also taste rank! All smells seem to merge in to one and it's really annoying I can even smell my perfume or shampoos anymore! Has anyone had these problems? Will my body ever be the same again? How long before this crap nasty drug leave my body? I've not taken it in 4 months surely it should be gone now! ## I lost my taste buds for a few days aswell. I made a nice breakfast with bacon, eggs, sausages and I couldn't eat any of it I tried a bit of everything and it all tastes funny bu...

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Expired Chantix tablets

My tablets are 3 months out of date. Can I still take them? ## They don't become dangerous once expired, but they may begin to lose efficacy, and may not work as well as they did, when they were fresh. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Chantix as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood changes, and weight changes. Ref: Chantix Information Thus, it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Just starting

Day four of 1st Chantix use. Have to stop w/ chronic bronchitis and am using the support system online of exercises. Will use the coach line. Slight headache or from the coughing? Tired a bit or from not exercising enough which helps my energy level and need to knock off pounds. A walk this morning helped with a tape of an inspirational author I love. Then I got depressed for awhile missing my deceased parents and self loathing over my nicotine addicted life. I can't imagine using this medicine with other meeds, alcohol, or if I had mental illness so people have to do it with their doctor. It's like with all scripts--read and beware. I'm optimistic w/o nausea and I am a writer and find odd dreams fascinating anyway. I had breast cancer 4 years ago and it was caught early. Bu...

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Is Chantix Safe For People with Depression?

I'm getting terrified after reading some Chantix horror stories and people who report never being the same after taking it. I just took my first dose of Chantix. Leading up to the decision to try it, I've been severely depressed for the past 3-4 months and recently began thinking that if I can just quit smoking I'll be healthier, able to exercise, date (not too many smoker lovers out there) and generally feel better. I now wonder if I'm better off smoking. I'm 32 (female if it matters) & already think that my seratonin levels/receptors are screwed up thanks to years of anti depressants (sertraline, generic for Zoloft). Tried going off that one several months ago and felt great at first then eventually crashed into deep depression. Started taking them (Zoloft) aga...

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L190 round white pill

I found a large round white tablet with L190 on one side and nothing on the other side. Please identify. ## I cannot find a listing for this in any of my resources, which is probably because most tablets marked with an L followed by additional numbers are over the counter products. Does anyone else know what this is? Is it from the U.S.? ## Sounds like a 4mg Nicotine Lozenge made by Equate - bought at Walmart. They are 5/8 in diameter and about 1/4 in height. Don't eat it! ## Why not? What does it do to your body? ## round white L190 NICOTINE LOZENGE [round white L190]

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