Experiences with
Varenicline22 public posts
Stop smoking aids
Prescription-only medicines
There are 3 prescription-only stop smoking medicines, which are in tablet form:
bupropion (brand name Zyban)
varenicline (brand name Champix)
cytisine (a naturally occurring medicine similar to varenicline)
These medicines do not contain nicotine, but they can
Withdrawal/ Nicotine replacement
Various methods :-
Counseling + medication
Telephone counselling and support
Varenicline /Champix
Cessation/counsellor
Combined medicines
Bupropian/Zyban
nicotine Gum/Lozenges/Nicotine Patch
Nicotine Nasal spray/Nicotine inhaler
E.cig/vapeing
Telephone counselling
SMOKING!
Your healthcare provider might prescribe bupropion or varenicline to help with withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Lifestyle changes.
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Who can use it
Varenicline is safe for most people to take, although there are some situations when it's not recommended.
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Pfizer Ltd, Champix (all strengths) film-coated tablets, EL (21)A/25
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Varenicline Tartrate
MDR number
MDR 062-06/21
Brief description of the problem
Champix (varenicline tartrate) is indicated for smoking cessation in adults.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Can it help someones addiction?
There are three types of stop smoking medicines:
ā¢Champix tablets (varenicline)
ā¢Zyban tablets (bupropion)
ā¢Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), including patches, gum, lozenges, microtabs, inhalators, e.cigs, and nasal sprays
All are available from the NHS with a prescription, and NRT can
Day 1 on Apro-Varenicline
So I had a relapse about 2 months ago feeling so yucky from smoking. All the things I hated about smoking are back in full effect!!! YUCKš
Today I started 1mg because I haven't been smoking for that long hopefully I will only be doing one month so my quitting date is in two weeks. I did quit on Champix
Champix side effects and tips on how to deal with them
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking varenicline:
Less common:
Difficult or labored breathing
hyperventilation
tightness in the chest
Incidence not known:
Anger
anxiety
behavior changes
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
feelings
Champixā¦The choice..!!
When you take Champix (varenicline), it attaches to many of these receptors. The result is: you get continual release of that pleasure chemical dopamine.
Reading these posts are so helpful.
This is so I can decide how I want to do this, ideally I want to try Varenicline (Chantix) but not sure if I can ask for that or just take what they suggest, but I will see. Whatever happens I am determined to quite for good this time.
WHY STOP SMOKING?
Also, medicines called bupropion (trade name ZybanĀ®) and varenicline (trade name ChampixĀ®) can help. These are available on prescription. See separate leaflets called Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Bupropion (ZybanĀ®) and Varenicline (ChampixĀ®) for more details.
Question about vaping ...?
I am currently taking varenicline and nicotine in any form is not an option at this point. 'Just wondered if anyone has gotten any benefit from non-nic vapes. ??? Thanks.
Plan your quit
Medications such as bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix) are intended for short-term use only.
NON SMOKING TREATMENTS
Set this quit day 7-14 days after starting varenicline.
It's recommended you take varenicline for 12 weeks. If you successfully stop smoking in this time, you may be prescribed another 12 weeks of treatment to ensure you do not start smoking again.