I'm Now A Non Smoker

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I started taking chantix on May8, 2007 and three weeks later I was off the meds and smoke free! I could tell this was going to work by the third day/ First I notice that at certain times that I would normally smoke like on breaks at work, I noticed that I was wanting a smoke. Then my smoke started to taste funny almost like they were stale. then I notice that Iwasn't getting any statisfaction from the smokes. So I was basically smoking just to smoke. I wouldn't say that I have cravings or urges to smoke but that It's mostly a tthought and I would be like Oh! I don't smoke any more. I really can be done. In fact my husband and and two friends have also quit since I told them about this drug. In the first week of quitting I would go out with my smoking friends and it didn't bother me it actually smelt good to me but after they but out the smoke the smell that remained on them was god awful to me. Weird but true. By the way I smoked for since I was 16 and i am now 44. Just shy of 30 yrs. Well, I hope I am of help to anyone who reads this and good luck you can do it!

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Arlene --

I hear you on the smell! My friends smoking didn't bother me; it was the ashtray that turns my stomach. I've been on Chantrix since the 16th of June; I quit on the 4th of July (Independence Day). Smoked since September of 1983 when I was nineteen. I am SO GLAD to start this new chapter in my life!

-- Allen

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I have a friend who is experiencing terrible side effects from Chantix including severe depression. Anyone else haing a negative experience?

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I haven't heard of anyone having suffer from depression from chantix, just upset stomach.

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Yes, I am currently going thru just that - It has to be the chantix - I had to stop taking it and still 3 days later I just can not shake this feeling of total dread. I am not smoking however, It did allow me after the 2 week of taking them to give it up - I do still have the urge to smoke but not bad - I am gaining weight which is not good - Depression should be listed on the side effects!

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