I am Marie. As smoker of 40 yrs, six years ago I took Champix. Within 10 days I just didn't want to smoke. My will power was nonexistent where smoking was concerned. I rang the quit line and a lovely guy suggested Champix. So the old saying you quit when you're ready I believe doesn't apply. Over the last year I started the occasional smoke... Whammy a family tragedy and back to smoking 15+ a day. Now back on Champix and losing desire to smoke. After 7 days a couple a day and some nauseous feelings but better than the old habit x
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Hi ya. I too am a lover of Champix. Third time using it and its gonna be my last. Just goes to show how easy it is to fall back to old ways. But to be honest a family tragedy could affect any of us.
You are back on the quit train thats all that matters. You must have loads of tips and advice you can give out. So do join in.
I am currently on day 9 of taking champix and not had a cigarette in 2 days, but since taking the blue tablets I have constantly felt ill, and both nights of taking the blue ones I have woken up and had to be sick😔 does these symptoms eventually go away??
This is quite common. It does go away as you get used to the higher dose. Always take with food. It might be that two blue ones are too much for you. You could try just half in the evening. Thats what I do. Hope that helps. You are doing great so keep going.
Thankyou I'm just finding it so hard, I havnt been craving a cigarette so that side of it is fine I just feel ill all the time, I feel sick all day, being sick at night and waking up with the sweats and a headache in the morning x
I did have all that for the first week and then it went. Its all part of the withdrawal not just the champix except the sickness bit. I know its horrible but you have to put up with it. Its the nicotine and all those chemicals coming out and reacting with your body. Drink lots of water to help flush it out. I promise it will get better.
RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free• in reply toAmc86
Welcome Amc86 and congratulations on 2 days smoke free! By the end of today, the nicotine will be out of your system and the mental battle will begin. We have quite a few members who successfully stopped using champix and are over their 1 and 2 year milestones, also we have new members in the last few weeks that are in and around the same stage as you using it so ye can help each other out (I quit cold turkey over 2 years ago)
Below is a link to champix side effects and also a link to some helpful posts if not already read noting withdrawal symptoms etc.... Knowledge is key in our journeys. We look forward to reading your progress
Welcome Mariejg and well done for getting back on the horse and beginning your smoke free journey again, you know what you have to do and you can so do it especially after being 5+ years stopped. We have had members here who relapsed after 10 years and more.
We look forward to seeing you in Day 1 very soon, stay close to us.
Below is a link to champix and side effects if not already read:
I Love chantix just make sure you eat well and drinks lots of water ..And as always the pinned posts have great advises .on December 28 I will be 6 months smoke free! Thanks to my desition , my son as inspiration , and chantix
RoisinO1Administrator3 Years Smoke Free• in reply to
Welcome Hidden and huge congratulations on almost 6 months smoke free! Keep in touch with us when you can
I will keep in touch thanks for that warm welcome 🤗
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