I am struggling with the side effects. Really short temper, very edgey, my husband is noticing that my behavior has really changed. For those of you off of Chantix, how long did it take to get back to normal? That receptor that the drug turns off, when does it go back to feeling the way it did prior to going on it? I have read a lot today and am concerned it won't come back.
Chrissy - I know that you were on Chantix for a month, how long when you went off it did you feel normal again? My behavior is quite different, somewhat emotionless, I have a call into the doctor and called the Chantix line today, I am just going to go off it. The pharmacist said it woudl be 5-6 days before I feel myself again...weird stuff, but good news is 18 days, close to 21 days - when a habit is formed, so think I can do it.
Cris
Spunkie - are you off the Chanix now? Great job on 61 days, that is fantastic!
I am going to drive my mom back to FL next week and stay for a week so I will NEED the extra help not smoking as she tends to drive me insane...BUT When I get back on the 8th I think I am just going to be done with the Chantix all together and see how it goes, if you can deal with just half a pill then go for it! If you think you are strong enough going off it all together then that is great but if you get strong urges I suggest just a HALF a pill.