My husband is taking CHANTIX to stop smoking, but now he fills bloated all the time, to the point that it's sometimes a bit painful, and hard for him to get comfortable. His eating habits have not changed, and he still gets to sleep just fine at night. On the good side he has stopped smoking 2 packs a day, but still smokes some. He would like to keep taking CHANTIX, but he really feels it's eatting away at his stomach. He also takes PRILOSEC, everyday, and has always had bad heart burn if he forgets to take his PRILOSEC. WHAT CAN HE DO FOR HIS PAIN ?? and still take CHANTIX. Is this painful gutt due to CHANTIX, or taking CHANTIX & PRILOSEC together. If so, what can he take to stop smoking, that will not effect the PRILOSEC. He really needs the PRILOSEC, heart burn runs in the family. OR, if he still wants to take CHANTIX, how can he avoid the stomach pain.??????HELP,..Thank You.
2007-10-02 14:16:57 · 9 answers · asked by butterflygirltats 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
When I don't smoke for a long time I start to get indigestion. Nicotine is a bit strange in that it causes temporary paralazyis of the tissues around which absorbtion occurs. Some people see a sudden increase in apetite upon stopping oral nicotine sources, and some, such as myself, get severe indegestion. The best cure for my indigestion was continuously eating things, thereby keeping the stomache from fully contracting (having something to contract on to and mix). Understanding that many people either can't stand to eat that much, or don't have a lifestyle to support it either due to time consideration or weight control, low calorie snacks can be good such as celery (also high in fiber), rice cakes, popcorn (non buttered), etc can help considerably. Over time, the stomache pain will go away ad his body gets used to not having nicotine. Prilosec should be nonreactive with Chantix, however to be sure I would ask a doctor or pharmisist.
2007-10-02 14:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Max J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Chantix for 4 weeks and stopped smoking 1 pack a day, it wasnt hard and It was a hell of a lot easier than cold turkey..so much so, I;m sure I'm not going to smoke again
it feels real good. I didnt have the side effects that you mention, and I made sure I took the Chantix with meal and a full 8 ozs water like precribed.
2007-10-02 14:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, first of all i want to congratulate you on stopping smoking!! The worst of withdrawals would be experienced within the first two weeks of stopping, after that period you will still feel a bit out of sorts until your body has overcome the nicotine addiction. With each day your body will be healing at a fast rate and you would be surprised just how quickly your body will return to the condition of a non-smoker over the next few years. In other words after about five years it will be as if you had never smoked at all. It's amazing how resilent the body is and how it heals itself. You have probably passed the initial stages of withdrawal which is the worst time where your lungs are starting to recover. and that is the reason for your sore throat, breathlessness and tiredness. After about six weeks you will really start to feel much better. So just hang in there for a few more weeks and do things to take your mind of any withdrawals. It'll be well worth it in the long run. By quitting smoking now you are not only increasing your lifespan but opting for a much better quality of life! You might like to take some vitamin supplement to boost your health. Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C will help your nervous system and immune system respectively. See what other remedies are in the healthfood store that will help you through this time. Best of luck and keep up the good work! Well done!
2016-03-19 04:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 04:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband would be wise to right now apply the discipline needed to start the diet plan set for people who suffer regular heartburn. He's going to have to apply to and stick with new positive eating and lifestyle changes; Prilosec only works to limits---the rest is on him.
He'd be equally wise to consult w/ his doctor about any negative interactions when taking Prilosec and Chantix.
2007-10-03 09:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once he quits smoking for good (no cheating) not even one.
he will notice the heartburn and gas and any other stomache issues will dissapear...........tell him to pick his quit date ( 7 days after starting chantix) he'll feel better
2007-10-05 11:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-29 20:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by Gena 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call Procter & Gamble in Cinn. Ohio and they will be happy to give you an answer.
2007-10-02 14:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by William C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try ASKING YOUR PHARMACIST. Do you think these buffoons are pros on drug interactions?
2007-10-02 14:21:07 · answer #9 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wait a minut PRILOSEC???? They recalled that no oh sheets gurl u deadz!!!
2007-10-02 14:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋