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[nsd_user663_56154]

I'm on Day 4 of the starter pack of Champix. I don't feel any less desire for

a cigarette yet. Really want this to work. Any advice or tips greatly

appreciated.

[nsd_user663_51711]

Hi Norma

I was a Champix taker too. Gradually over that first 10 days or so I was wanting to smoke less and less, so I gave up on day 8 though I was set for day 10 of taking it. I didn't take the full dose or the full course because it made me feel terribly sick all the time whether I took it with food or not. It did the trick though cos I am 7 months quit now.

Good luck with your quit. Hope it works as well for you as it did for me. x

[nsd_user663_54305]

What he said, and what she said

I took the Champix route as well, and I also didn't complete the course - just felt I'd cracked it well before the end of the twelve weeks. Don't worry if it hasn't kicked in after four days - it will!

Of course it's not a silver bullet and it does require total commitment - never forget you're a recovering addict, never think 'just one' will be OK - it won't!, especially not weeks and months down the line when you're feeling confident that you've got it cracked. That's just how my last serious quit ultimately failed - and those of countless others.

I wish you well on your journey to freedom. Champix will give you a 'kick start' to break the addiction - with the right mindset (never take another puff) you cannot fail!

[nsd_user663_55843]

Hello and good luck with your quit.

I'm currently on day 23 of taking Champix and stopped smoking on day 12. I didn't ever start to hate the smell of smoking. My main thing was not receiving any enjoyment from having a cigarette. I would start to light one up and throw it away after a few draws.

The biggest thing is just changing your routine. You know you usually have a cigarette at certain times but it really is pretty straight-forward to say no. Like a previous poster says it really does blunt the cravings.

Today is my 11th day of not smoking so you're not much behind me !