CHANTIX Reviews (VARENICLINE TARTRATE)

Average Rating: 3.5 (355 Ratings)

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CHANTIX  (VARENICLINE TARTRATE):  Varenicline helps you stop smoking. To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor.   FDA Approval Date: 2006-05-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  Quit smoking SEVERE, gut-wrenching bloating/puffiness, constipation times a Million, sad/weak/pathetic/lethargic/unenthusiastic about anything & everything, anger, aggression, bitchiness I smoke a lot of cigarettes. I use them as a crutch for frequent hard-core dieting (1200 calories per day). Taking this pill for 5 days ruined everything I like about myself. Even with the 1200 cals/day, I gained weight. My stomach, in the mirror, looked like I had swallowed a whole watermelon (NOT OK FOR ME). I couldn't poop, I couldn't sleep (when I did I felt like I had just lived an entire week in a dreamland), and I consistantly freaked out over nothing. This drug made me second guess everything and fight against myself to prevent my own happiness. I wanted to work out but couldn't get off the couch. I almost broke up with my boyfriend who is the only thing I live for otherwise. Screw this pill - not worth it for me. M 22 5 days
8/21/2009
 5  quit smoking The usual - nausea, nasty/stinky/rotten/foul gas, vivid dreams, blurred vision. This is my second ride on the Chantix-go-round. The 1st time I quit on the 8th day and stayed butt-free for 7 months. I fell off the butt wagon when I went on a family cruise and drank way too much. I thought i could handle just smoking 4-5 a day, but within 1 month was right back up to 1-1/2 packs per day. The second time around, quitting was just as easy on the 8th day, but now I know that I cannot even smoke just 1 butt. I truly believe that nicotine addiction is as bad or worse than a heroin dependency. This truly is a great drug for smoking cessation. Also, when done with the 3 month supply, I plan on slowly weaning myself off the chantix due to a rage incident coming off it the first time. I would also like to start a Chantix Dream blog website for people to share the crazy ass dreams related to the use of Chantix. I could write a book about some of these wild nightly adventures!!! M 45 75 days
8/20/2009
 3  To quit smoking. Depression, dreamlike state, weight gain, eyesight issues. During my 10 weeks of taking Chantix, I did have relatively minor bouts with depression. After I stopped Chantix, however, and my body got used to not having 2 pills a day, I have been plagued by a dreamlike, out-of-sync feeling. At my best, I only feel slightly out-of-sync; at my worst, it feels very much like having a beer on a half-empty stomach. My eyesight has also appeared to suffer, as focusing takes considerably more focus (!) than before. All things considered, I really wish I would have gone another route. I like not smoking, but I have replaced a habit with being fat, blind and stupid. And I cannot help thinking I'd rather be thinner, visual and smarter and risk cancer than be this schlub I've turned into and - because I smoked for some years - *still* risk cancer. -Vincent Truman M 44 10 weeks
8/13/2009
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 3  To quit smoking Nausea, very vivid dreams, feeling detached/dopey, feelings of depression and hopelessness, severe bloating, horrible flatulance. My husband also taking the tabs also seems to be always angry/aggressive. I am now 3 wks smoke free, but quit the tabs 3 days ago. I found giving up smoking very easy on this medication(remarkable after 25 years smoking, around 50/day for many of them). I have found that I am unable to function properly (everything seems just off normal) and have been sinking deeper into negativity and depression. Painful bloating and foul smelling constant flatulance is still a problem even though I am no longer taking the tabs. I am yet to shake the negative feelings, and the "dampened" perception. Luckily I do not drink, so I have no feedback on the effect of alcohol for me. I have a wonderful marriage and two beautiful kids, but have found myself having negative thoughts ie "why do I bother", though not suicidal. I immediately stopped the tablets but am still working through these feelings. Please note that I am proud that I have stopped smoking and fully intend continue with quiting. I am not feeling depressed about the loss of the cigs, and the tabs have helped me kick them easily. I would think that if depression is related to withdrawal, a component of that would surely be regarding how hard it is to do without your "fix"???? This drug does the job, but am concerned about what else it is doing at the same time. So many people state that the side effects of smoking far outweigh those of this drug. WAKE UP, a life ruined by cigarettes or by any other source is a life ruined. How big is the risk for severe side effects really? The F 40 5 weeks
8/3/2009
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 1  Quit smoking Aggitated, Tired, very sad, crying, trouble sleeping with vivid dreams. I was so upset and depressed for no reason! Crying, overwhelmed and extremely sad. It was horrible! Not to mention the complete exhaustion. I couldn't get out of my own way. Only took meds for 1 week. I haven't smoked but struggling! F 47 7 days
8/2/2009
 4  Stop smoking Vivid dreams, constipation & nausea. Chantix helped me quit smoking after only 7 days! I feel great. No mental health side effects like some of the others on here. The nausea I can tolerate and the dreams I love. The only thing I must say is it does cause constipation and I don't like feeling constipated. I must say that Chantix has decreased my appetite and that I don't mind either. Today I see my doctor and I do want to stop taking Chantix and see how I do without it. I do believe I will be successful without it because I don't even want to look at another cigarette. F 27 3 weeks
7/23/2009
 3  smoking cessation My blood pressure went way too low, 95/65 and my resting pulse rate slowed down to 56, was feeling so dizzy while resting that it scared me, the whole room was just turnign around and could not keep my eyes sraight, they went inwards, was the craziest experience, this happend when I was on day 7 taking still the 0.5 mg dose. Gas, nausea, tiredness fogginess, insomnia but badly. Cravings went away, on day 9 taking the 1mg dose, but feel that this pill is messing with my blood sugar level that is by the way used to be normal. BP went way down ! taking it for 9 days severe side effects but desire to smoke is going away, can easily go for 4 hours without smoking, but feel foggy, BP went down way low from it and stomach sollen and have gas issues that never had before. F 39 9 days
7/19/2009
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 5  To stop smoking after 52 years I had nausea for the first week until I made sure I took the medicine with food. I was more gaseous than usual. Dreams were slightly more vivid but very positive. I am grateful for the drug. I was off cigarettes on the fifth day and have not had one puff since. I was smoking a pack and a half at the end. I am non-smoking for 87 days. Occasssional urge to smoke is very manageable. M 64 12 weeks
7/14/2009
 3  too quit smoking too expensive major bloating, hunger, gas, vomiting,headaches, a weak felling i stared chantix 5 days ago and stop smoking on my 5th day beacause of all the nasty side effect i threw up my head hurt i felt weak. my stomach looks like it grew two size. so now im trying it cold turkey and it is working pretty good. F 22 5 days
7/1/2009
 2  Smoking Cessation Nausea and vomiting, gas and bloating, mood changes, "busy" dreams that left me exhausted, all over body aches and pains. I really hoped the was the answer for me, but as of today, I have stopped taking Chantix. At first, I would experience some nausea immediately after taking a tablet, but it would pass fairly quickly. First week, I was plagued by a lot of stomach pain from gas and bloating, but hung in there. My mood has been rather neutral - not particularly happy or depressed - just kind of blank. Vivid dreams were okay until they got so busy that I felt exhausted upon waking. 9 days in, it finally made me vomit. This was followed by all over body aches which made me entirely useless. F 43 10 days
6/30/2009
 5  Pack a day + smoker 15 years -Very gassy -Constipated -Extremely vivid dreams -Can't sleep through the night -Nasuea immediately after taking pill -Occasional leg muscle cramps Don't let anyone tell you that Chantix doesn't work. I was afraid to stop smoking after 8 days on it, but I stopped. Cravings were still there, but they were mental (habit) not physical, and I haven't smoked in over 2 weeks. I still want to smoke with coffee, after meals, etc, but it's completely manageable. Noticed nausea immediately after taking the pill, gives me gas and makes me constipated. Worst symptoms are the crazy vivid dreams (so vivid I think my dreams really happened the next day)and waking up every night around 3. General feeling of being "not right" and mild racing of my pulse. I've also noticed cramps in my thighs, but not unbearable. All in all, not nearly as bad as cold turkey or still smoking. Took my last pill (30 days) today and i'm off it. Wish me luck! M 31 30 days
6/18/2009
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 4  stop smoking NONE IN FACT IT MADE ME FEEL GOOD. NO SIDE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN SMOKING WHILE ON CHANTIX...I THINK YOU MORE THAN JUST THE PILL. F 56 19 days
6/17/2009
 5  Quit Smoking Nausea after taking tablet until I realized I should eat first Very vivid dreams Visual hallucinations when waking during the night (still evident) As a 50 year 1-2 pack per day smoker I used Chantix per instructions and never varied dosage until I was slowly weaned from the drug per my physician's instructions during month 5. The drug was effective on about day 10 for me. I have now been a non-smoker for 17 months. I have some concern regarding hallucinations when waking druing the night which are still present. F 68 5 months
5/26/2009
 5  stop smoking After the first few days, there was headaches, and just feeling sick. I stopped smoking and everything went away. By the end of the one month supply of Chantix I was done and haven't smoked since. Now I have 2 big problems, When I stopped smoking, so did my sence of smell and taste!! When will it come back if ever???? F 53 30 days
5/14/2009
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 2  to quit smoking Nausea, foggy, numb feeling, jolting dreams, depressive thoughts of 'life having no worth', sore joints and muscles which progressed, some gas and stomach bloating The first day of taking Chantix, my ankles were sore. Over the next 2 weeks (stopped smoking at day 6) it progressed into an inability to move my body(esp. legs) and I could hardly stand up or walk. My body was numb with sporadic shooting pain, mainly in my low back and lower. I went to the doc and stopped Chantix. Doc called it MYALGIA and I have been to one theraputic massage and the therapist couldn't believe the condition of my body. For weeks, I felt like my body was 95 years old. The paranioa/anxiety was wierd too, but not nearly as bad as the physical adverse reaction. I stopped Chantix 6 days ago and have felt VERY IRRITABLE and uptight. I feel no pleasure in anything yet. F 36 16 days
5/9/2009
 5  to quit pack a day habit I didn't seem to have any of the gastrointestinal side effects so many others seem to be experiencing. I did have the vivid dreams but nothing disturbing. I kind of enjoyed that part of it. I don't know if it was the Chantix or not, but once I was at optimal dose, I completely lost my desire to gamble. I enjoy going to the casino or playing on line poker and have no desire to do either. May have something to do with the dopamine reward receptors, not sure, but darn, I hate to give up all my vices at once. M 48 2 weeks
4/28/2009
 5  Quit Smoking Slight nausea right ofter taking pill. Vivid dreams. I had tried quitting my 15 year smoking habit several times with no luck. My doctor suggested Chantix due to its success rate and minimal weight gain. I was totally off cigarettes in one week and haven't looked back. I haven't gained any weight and I feel like a free woman! I would recommend Chantix. I am a little concerned about how I'll feel once I am off it, but my doctor suggested staying on it for 6 months so we'll see. 40 1.5 months
4/17/2009
 4  smoking cessation side effects varied as time went by i will try pass these along as they occured 01-07-09 start chantix program 1mg per day and [also set up and started the get quit support plan that chantix has this was a nice pat on the back/crutch at times] within 1 or 2 days had nasty headache and night was alive with dreams,day 8 started full dose 1 mg early 1mg late, headaches and did not change [by the way doses always taken with food]and continued smokeing MORE than ever! i thought surely smokeing would stopped by now, after about 10 days i got scared and stopped takeing chantix.after a few days headaches/dreams stopped.after a few more days talked to friend [non medico]i was told chantix was working and get back on it,i did 1mg for 3 days and then full dose.HELLO no headaches, dreams very minor if at all,FEB.14 FREEDOM! have not smoked since.absolutely beautiful a stroll in the park.i did know what awaited me.last week or 10 in march this gentle medication turned into a beast. i stunk 2,3 showers a day, my urine stunk awful, bad,my world is doom/glume , i wanted to crawl out of my skin,i felt i needed to go 100mph,but felt to lazy to get out of a chair. march 29 some must be done NOW!,march 30 half dose,no relief,march 31 half dose,no relief april 1 this cannot continue COLD TURKEY the ensueing crash lasted for 5 days,finally relief back to normal and smoke free. if i had this to do over after 2 weeks with no smokeing i would have started weaning process at that time. M 58 80 days
4/12/2009
 5  quitting smoking nausea, gassiness, dreams I have been taking the Chantix for nearly a month, and I'm very happy with it. The worst of the side effects, for me, is a feeling of unpleasant nausea for about 30 min after taking my pill. I have not actually vomited, but come close. Also I am having plenty of vivid dreams but none have been bad. Actually they are kind of fun! And I'm off cigarettes! F 31 28 days
4/9/2009
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 4  stop smoking terrible withdrawal after quitting chantix - as bad a nicotine withdrawal I stopped smoking and initially took the 12 week course of chantix. After being off chantix for about a month I asked the doctor for refill of more chantix because I felt really crummy. After taking 8 more weeks of chantix I went off chantix about a week ago and I feel HORRIBLE. I will see the doctor tomorrow, and request another month of chantix to wean off slowly. I FEEL LIKE CRAP - ANXIOUS AND IMPATIENT AND SHAKY. However, I have no desire to smoke. F 53 5 months
3/31/2009

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