I have been a smoker for more than 20 years. I finally got to the point where I am absolutely sick of it. I'm sick of everything about it.
I got the prescription for Chantix filled yesterday. Of course my insurance says it's not "medically necessary" so they won't cover it and I paid over $120 for it.
I started this morning. I woke up 2 hours ago and so far, no cigarette. I know I can smoke for the first week on this medication but I really want to stop before then. I WANT to stop...I NEED to stop. I've tried so many other methods and failed miserably. It's so hard to quit smoking. Chantix is my last hope to quit this habit. Starting smoking is the dumbest thing I ever did.
Has anyone else tried this? Did it work for you? Do you feel better now? Any thoughts?
EMT
PLEASE no lectures on smoking...I've heard them all and I don't need to hear them again.
2007-11-01 01:28:34 · 4 answers · asked by emt_me911 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
A good friend of mine started Chantix over the summer - he was a 2-pack-a-day smoker - he said that Chantix is awesome - eventually, the desire to smoke just goes away - it just does not appeal to him anymore whatsoever. He looks healthier, his skin looks better, he feels better. It also has curbed his desire to drink as much (it was initially developed as a medication for alcoholics and heroin addicts, but the FDA would let them market it as such). It has changed his life.
Stick with it - if you want to have a cigarette, don't deny yourself (I know that sounds weird) - the desire will die out shortly!!
Good luck!
2007-11-01 01:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by 12BNBDA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on Chantix too however it doesn't work as well as they claim. I've been on it for 2 or 3 months now so far it does help some but it's not good enough.
2007-11-01 12:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by **Anti-PeTA** 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A girl I worked with tried Chantix, you can have a cigarette if you are dying for one. When she smoked, though (especially toward the end of the first week), she felt nauseous. If you think this'll help curb your cravings, go ahead.
2007-11-01 09:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by oj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...good luck. I'm thinking of trying it...here is my email...pls keep me posted
chrakey@yahoo
2007-11-01 08:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋