Some side effects of varenicline may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These
side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
How long does it take for CHANTIX to kick in?
Some people need
a few weeks
for CHANTIX to work best. In studies, 44% of CHANTIX users were quit during weeks 9 to 12 of treatment (compared to 18% on sugar pill). Some people who smoked after their Quit Date were able to quit successfully.
Do CHANTIX side effects go away?
Some side effects of varenicline may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These
side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
What does CHANTIX do to your body?
Chantix works by delivering a
one-two punch to smoking
: It blocks nicotine from reaching receptors in the brain, which breaks the pleasure cycle of habitual smoking, and prevents cravings by releasing small amounts of dopamine.
Does CHANTIX have long term side effects?
CHANTIX: Some people have had
changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions
while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX.
Does CHANTIX make you gain weight?
Does Chantix Cause Weight Gain? Unfortunately, many people who quit smoking do gain weight, regardless of the method they use to quit smoking. Weight gain rates are similar for people who quit cold turkey, use Chantix, or use nicotine replacement therapy.
The average weight gain is about 10 pounds
.
What happens if you continue to smoke while on CHANTIX?
Chantix mimics a low dose of nicotine, which eases the symptoms that are common when going through withdrawal. It also blocks nicotine from binding to receptors, essentially rendering it ineffective. If a person smokes while taking Chantix,
they do not get the normal nicotine boost and smoking actually becomes bland
.
Should I take CHANTIX in the morning or at night?
CHANTIX should always be taken after eating, with a full glass (8 oz) of water. During the first week of taking CHANTIX, your dose will gradually increase. Take 1 white pill (0.5 mg) daily. Take
1 white pill (0.5 mg) in the morning and 1 in the evening
.
What is the success rate with CHANTIX?
Chantix success rates
Chantix has been shown to be approximately three times as effective as placebo at both three months and 1 year. According to the manufacturer's website, www.chantix.com, studies have shown that at
3 months, 44% of those
using Chantix were able to quit smoking.
How long can you take CHANTIX and still smoke?
After you start taking CHANTIX, you can
smoke up until your quit date
, which depends on the quit approach you choose. There are 3 approaches to using CHANTIX to help you quit. When taking CHANTIX, you can choose a quit date that is after a week or up to a month after your start date.
Do lungs stay black after quitting smoking?
This process can occur over and over during a person's life. This is not to say that healing doesn't take place when someone quits smoking. It does. But
the discoloration in the lungs may remain indefinitely
.
Can the lungs heal after quitting smoking?
Within the first month after you quit smoking
, your lung function will improve, and this will increase circulation, too. Within nine months, the cilia begin to function normally and symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath become less frequent.
How long can you safely take Chantix?
You should take CHANTIX for the
full 12 or 24 weeks
(3 or 6 months), depending on the quit approach you and your healthcare provider decide is right for you.
Can you stop Chantix abruptly?
In some cases, a short tapering off of the dose over a week or so may be helpful. This is because at the end of treatment, if the medicine is stopped abruptly, in about 3 in 100 people there is an increase in irritability, an urge to smoke, depression and/or sleeping difficulty for a short time.
Is Chantix really that bad?
“The FDA's own data show that
Chantix is more dangerous than other treatments to stop smoking
,” Furberg said. The FDA is unmoved by this latest report. A spokeswoman for the agency said the drug is a safe and effective way to help smokers quit.
Does Chantix make you go crazy?
Since then, a small percentage of people who take Chantix have reported neurological side effects, and serious ones: depression, psychosis, erratic
behavior
, even “feeling like a zombie.” The drug has been linked to more than 500 suicides, 1,800 attempted suicides, and the bizarre death of an American musician.
