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can chantix be taken if one is using paxil? ## I am not finding any interactions listed in the databases, however the best judge of their usage together would be your doctor and pharmacist. ## Hi Hannah, I'm on paxil and have been taking chantix for 1 1/2 weeks. I haven't noticed any problems so far.
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How long do you have to be on this medication? ## Here's the main website for Chantix from the manufacturer Pfizer: Chantix Click Here Where you will find tons of information on the drug and its usage. The site says that most people will need to continue the drug for around 12 weeks, this of course will vary depending on how wel it is working for you and what your doctor recommends. ## I will tell you from my own experience that if the plan says 12 weeks do the 12 weeks. They have studied this drug long and hard and when they say 12 weeks they know more than we do. Stick to the 12 weeks and you will be more successful. Your mind and old habit will tell you you don't need it anymore, just like the same thing for picking up that first smoke after you have stopped (one won't hu...
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Ok ok I am so happy today i have been smoke free for a month now. i have been smoking for 15 years and i told my doctor look i need help, i cant do it alone. i have a 8 yr. old son and i am 29 yrs old. gosh i really want to live not just for myself but for my son. so my doctor told me about chantix and put me on it. i smoked the first week i was on the pill, that following 7 days was my quit date. i woke up that monday morning and gosh i so wanted a cig. but i knew nope i cant do it i have to be strong. so i didnt smoke and i had four cigarettes left. the pills really really curbed my urge. it is so awesome. its been a month and i havent smoked yet. to top it all off i just would like to brag about this pill its toooooooo awesome. i feel like a new person for real. i smell better, taste...
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