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dotoole5351
Member
‎03-21-2019 10:33 AM

Energy on Chantix??

I started Chantix a few days ago. I'm on day 4, about to up my dosage to 1mg per day. I feel as if I have super concentration powers for the first couple hours after I take it and I have a lot of energy! It seems to be putting me in a better mood. I haven't had any of the bad side effects as of yet, and I'm hoping (optimistic) that I won't. Has anyone experienced this while taking it? All I have read is people feeling extra tired, not perky like I'm experiencing! 

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YoungAtHeart
Member
‎03-31-2019 02:33 PM
In response to Karine

While tiredness can be a side effect of Chantix, the benefits of quitting FAR outweigh any short term discomfort.  Take naps if you can, and get plenty of nighttime sleep.  You should not ingest anything caffeinated after 2 PM - your body is much more sensitive to caffeine when you quit.

You might ask your doctor if you can change up the timing of the doses to help with this, too.  Perhaps taking a higher dose at night might be in order?

Hang in there!  It will be worth ALL you are going through to be free.