Side Effect of Chantix

[nevergiveup]

So, this is my second attempt with Chantix. There are likely previous discussion on here about it...I honestly haven't tried searching for them. I'm okay taking the drug, but could use some pointers on dealing with the queasiness. Other people I've talked to who have take it, haven't experienced this particular side effect. Night time solution for me personally is going to bed immediately. Could use any suggestions for morning. I've tried eating substantially beforehand, doesn't help.

[Corrie86]

Hi Martha

It looks like we are in the same spot! I am on 3 DOF, but on day 14 of Champix. I am wondering if it's the same drug? Maybe mine is the Canadian version?

Anyways, I had nausea as well. Always took it after food. I was told to drink a whole glass of water with it, not just a gulp to get it down. On day 7, when I started my full dose, smoking made me feel like I had to throw up. After a couple days of that, I quit before my actual date because I couldn't handle the nausea anymore. Once I quit, the nausea subsided the next day. It might take a bit for your stomach to get used to the meds, just pound back the water! 

[mommy2x45403]

Champix is the UK version 

[Jennifer-Quit]

I was curious too if they are the same drug - did a little research and this is what I found:

Champix and Chantix are different names for the same drug, containing the same active ingredient, varenicline. Champix is the brand name given to the drug in Europe, whereas Chantix is the name given in the US. Produced by Pfizer, the drug is a smoking cessation treatment.

[nevergiveup]

Thanks for your response, Corrie. Guess we are! Didn't respond yesterday cause I was sick...after having taken my AM Chantix pill, with a full glass of water, no less.  Anyway, not smoking and glad that I am not alone.

[Barbscloud]

Congrats on your three days smoke free?  Might want to change your quit date for tracking.  I'm one of those folks that could only take Chantix for a few days.  Made me too sick to my stomach.   Hope it settles down for you.

Barb

[nevergiveup]

Yes, now five days smoke free. Thought I did change it, but perhaps I need to change it more than one place. Not certain if I'm continuing with Chantix. I don't handle severe nauseousness very well. Thank you!

[sweetplt]

Super on 5 days quit ...

[Barbscloud]

If March 13th is right.  You're good.   Our posts may have been on different days.

[Jennifer-Quit]

No experience here using Chantix - but probably lots of useful information available by doing a  Google search.  Congrats to you on quitting!

[nevergiveup]

Thank you Jennifer!