Day 3 off the fags, day 8 of Champix, feeling odd

[nsd_user663_1910]

Hi

So I had my last cigarette on Friday night, a bit early because I was still on the 0.5mg Champix pills but to tell the truth I was feeling ready, cigarettes just weren't doing it for me any more so I decided to just get on with it.

It's been going OK the last couple of days, yes I've had some cravings but I've worked through them and today I started on two blue 1mg pills a day.

Now I don't know if it's the bigger pills or the withdrawal, possibly both, but today is turning out to be a very strange day. Cravings seem easy enough to deal with but there's a lot of other stuff going on.

Firstly I have a headache, in fact it's more of a head "pain" really, just around one temple.

Secondly I keep getting a very odd sensation like I can't swallow, almost like the back of my throat is paralysed, it only lasts a moment but it scares the heck out of me every time.

Finally, and worst of all I feel dizzy and foggy in the head, a sensation that I can best describe as feeling "stoned" but not in an enjoyable way (lets not go into how I know what that feels like, I was young once).

So is this pretty average stuff when you double your Champix dose, or am I special?

[nsd_user663_52535]

Mark

Of course your special, especially to your beautiful little twins!

Ive just read your earlier Thread on 'Why I'm Quitting', great post.

Anyway, I know nothing about Champix, but I'm sure others will be along to advise.

I just wanted to say Hi, and all the very best as you begin your quit journey.

I'm sure you'll do just fine my love.

Fi x

[nsd_user663_1910]

Hiya mate

Sounds a bit out of the normal to me.

Champix with me made me feel a bit spaced out now and again but only in short spells.Had the odd headache but nothing too strong,what you could do is juggle about a bit with what time you take pills-try late morning with some food,even if just a biscuit with your tea and around 7 also with food.If thats not working change times again but try to have it with some food.

If symptoms persist or get worse see the Doc

Thanks for the reply.

Actually I feel fine now, think I may have just suffered a bit of an anxiety attack. I'm no stranger to these but you can only usually recognise them after they've subsided.

I had a lousy night's sleep last night so maybe that's to blame.

If the internet wasn't laden with Champix horror stories I wouldn't be so hyper-sensitive to every little symptom.

Except for the stoned feeling, that's definitely the meds... yeah mon.

[ukexsmoker]

I am now 6 weeks into using Champix and till now hardly any side affects.

But this week I have started to have my sleep disturbed.

[nsd_user663_42390]

I am now 6 weeks into using Champix and till now hardly any side affects.

But this week I have started to have my sleep disturbed.

It is probably not the Champix then, I took Champix and they gave me weird dreams but not disturbed sleep! 6 weeks is really good though. I would see your GP if you are worried about anything like that.

[nsd_user663_43224]

I have been on champix 3 or 4 diffrent times in the past found each time something different would happen to me ! Pain in ur side , legs feeling numb sore back , sore head, etc etc but its worth it if it gets you off the fags! worked for me everytime just never stuck to it !! :mad:

[nsd_user663_56410]

Hey

I'm on day 3 of non smoking and day 13 of taking champix. I have had a few side effects from the champix such as weird dreams, waking up during the night and a little nausea. I no longer seem to be having any side effects from the champix. However, today I have headache, feel achey, sore throat like i'm getting a cold. I'm quite sure that this is just nicotine withdrawal rather than the champix. I took some paracetamol and went for a walk and feel tons better.

Speak to your doctor to be on the safe side but a lot of your symptoms do sound typical of nicotine withdrawal so you should feel better soon.

Just to add- When I doubled my champix dose I had a couple of days of feeling nauseous, foggy brain etc but all that has gone now.