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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Has anyone tried it ?
My colleague has been provided with a supply to help aid stopping smoking but having read some of the potential side effects, she is a little worried about it, especially the ones that are said to increase anxiety and panic and the ones that can cause hallucinations.
Anyone had a good (or bad) experience with it ? |
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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago
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Same as any drug, in that the side effects are different for each individual.
I have had reports though that they can be quite severe for certain people. Not sure I would fancy them with all the other choices on the market. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have tried it, didn't do well and had lots of side effects, the same when I tried Zyban.
Will work for some, but not for me.
I know doctors are very reluctant to give out prescriptions for it.
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I tried it and after 3 weeks id stopped smoking altogether but the nausea affected me so badly that I had to stop the tablets too, other than nausea and occasional bleeding gums I didn't get other side affects. Foolishly through temptation and lack of will power I started smoking 9 months later! Due to how sick I was I wouldn't go back on the chamois but I got myself an E-cig and although your still addicted to the nicotine you don't get any of the nasty stuff they put in cigarettes nor the nasty smell of cigarette smoke, taste in the mouth or anything! Plus I don't need the ecig constantly so if I'm going on a meet where the person doesn't smoke I am a none smoker completely! If the person smokes which I don't mind I can take my ecig along! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It works well but the side effects hould be headed ... good stop smoking facilities will do regular reviews with ou when on champix and they really should be attended to keep an eye out for side effects.
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I used Champex worked for me gave up on day 6 and quit the tablets on week 6 as making me feel really sick early am.. no weird paranoia hallucinations or weird dreams etc!! though did have weird dreams when tried patches years ago !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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side effects vary from person to person but the ones i had were very difficult to deal with and i was a complete nightmare. i went back to smoking in the end |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was really luck with them first time around, no side effects at all! couldn't believe me luck and stopped smoking for a whole year
Second time I tried them, full o' confidence, they made me feel really vomitty all day had to stop taking them and was gutted!
Still to try third time but been contemplating it for a few weeks now |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Stopped smoking with the champix, I ate a very high fibre breakfast i didnt feel sick... done the whole 3 month course and no other side effects...
Havent smoked now for nearly 18 months...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Worked great for me I was only on it for 6 weeks, four of which were smoke free, but I started smoking again a year later, just one won't hurt I thought then two, then back to old habits.
Going back to the doc in the next couple of weeks to see if I can get some more. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only side effect I had were wicked dreams, most would call them nightmares but I love horror and dreaming a very realistic zombie invasion was nuts, lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Both Champix and zyban are conta indicated if you currently take anti depressants or have a history of depression or other psychiatric problems. Most GP's are very careful about who the prescribe to. Hope that is helpful Bussy. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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for me personally they did help with the craving for smoking but i did have bad side effect of headaches and strong stomach cramps and slight depression... as the cramps was unbearable i took myself off champix and went back to the gp, on attending he also informed me it was the best thing to do as they didnt agree with me, and he also stated that they can give suisidal tendances ( but not eveyone)i am glad i stopped the tablets but gutted i still smoke...however it did take 3 months for the cramps to stop
but like some have stated above everybodys system is diff, not everyone gets side effects.....but always consult your gp for best advice
goodluck to all who try xx |
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Went 10 months on the inhalers and chewing gum was doing great then they stopped my free prescription so went to docs for chamix, after i stopped course within a week i was back on rolly's again. Might have another bash |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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never used it myself but i know quite a few who have, all have said it was very good and ive not hear anyone say they suffered any side effects
It does make ylou violently sick tho if you do have a sneaky fag while taking it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have tried it, didn't do well and had lots of side effects, the same when I tried Zyban.
Will work for some, but not for me.
I know doctors are very reluctant to give out prescriptions for it.
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I tried Zyban when it first hit the market and was hailed as the silver bullet for those wanting to quit.
Initially I was fine but after 5 days I actually lost my vision! Two days after stopping taking it my eyes were back to normal and I was back to smoking 20 a day!
I've just quit again using nothing but patches, gum, spray and inhaler. Sometimes though I could murder a smoke. |
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