Weight verses doseage?

Discussion created by fishwackette on Jan 6, 2009
Latest reply on Apr 10, 2009 by leslie15

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Hello All ---

Can anyone lend personal insight into weight and dosage? I'm 103#, and wondering about other folks that aren't in the normal weight/dosage bell curve? I am more than willing to creep up, halving my dose to check reactions, then increase to normal doses.

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Missfishwackette

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claudia2 Jan 6, 2009 10:00 AM
I would only do what your Dr. Ordered or call your local pharmacy and ask them. You wouldn't want to take something that was not suitable for your weight.
I haven't heard this come up in discussion with Chantix yet.'
I hope you get the correct answer you are do great with your quit.
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fishwackette Jan 6, 2009 10:09 AM
Thank you Claudia, for your feedback. My script is on it's way through the mail, and when I get the code # I'll pop over to the Chantix website and give a holler. Then check with a pharmacy tech. I found with my celexa, starting half of the dosage, and then increasing after a week was much better, full dose was totally vegged.

Fishingly yours --

wack
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tigs Jan 8, 2009 5:44 AM
Depending on how good your pharmacist is, I would definitely check with your pharmacist (not the tech! - they don't have the education the pharmacist does. Besides, a good tech will probably refer you to the pharmacist). It is possible, since the primary effect is on the brain/nervous system itself, that weight makes much less difference with Chantix than with some other meds (Brain is about the same weight/size in everyone), but I really don't know. If you have an excellent pharmacist, I would talk to them first. If you don't, then talk to your doc. And follow his/her recommendations.
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claudia2 Jan 11, 2009 11:40 PM
One more thing that I might add about Chantix. They have a wonderful program to sign up for when your script arrives, I encourage you to do so. I get two daily calls from them and I have to go online and do a daily assignment.....very easy. I know that Chantix is a Pfizer product and my daughter works for Pfizer and they do have great plans for people who cannot pay.
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gail3 Jan 12, 2009 5:35 PM
According to their literature, it's not supposed to matter about a person's weight. i'm on the lighter side myself. i experienced some pretty wild side effects the first 3 weeks but they tapered off - only the odd dreams remained. and i had to make absolute sure that i ate some food before taking Chantix or i got nausea pretty badly. i kept stomach aids handy in case, but with food it was ok. i don't think you need to worry about your weight being an issue, though. any reactions you get are probably not about that. i experienced some nervousness and sweats initially. nothing too weird. good luck.
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fishwackette Jan 13, 2009 11:11 AM
Many Thanks to Gail, and all who helped with my question!!

Miss fishwackette
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nancy-bond Feb 20, 2009 8:54 AM
Just echoing what Gail said. It's really, REALLY important to take this with food as it caused nausea AND vomiting for me when I didn't, at full dose. Just a word of caution. :) I'm *27* days smoke-free and really happy about it. I can't say enough good things about this med.
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_c_ Feb 26, 2009 11:52 AM
Since I have felt so good on Chantix, I haven't had the cravings/munchies and my weight has stayed constant, even on the full dosage. You can take your time and experiment to see what works best for you. I also exercise every day, which is a huge help with both stress and keeping my weight down.
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nancy Apr 9, 2009 6:33 PM
Chantix aren't scored pills(they don't have the line down the middle) I would ask if you could cut them but I don't think so. They do perscribe .5mg and they may even have some scored ones. idk. Please ask a Dr. or pharmasist.
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leslie15 Apr 10, 2009 2:30 AM
I take chatix and found that I didn't need to take 2 doses/day - It works great for me to take one dose/day. I weigh 110# . Maybe smaller people only need a lower dose. It makes sense.
In any case I think if 2 doses/day are working wonderfully for anyone, then they should try cutting down to one dose/day and see if they still do well. Do what works for you.
I've heard that some folks stay on chantix 6 months instead of 3 months. The quit rates are higher if you remain on it 6 months. Also that you should reduce your dose and gradually wean yourself off it toward the end of your 3 months to avoid having urges return and feeling depressed.
So taking the lowest possible dose that works for you sounds like a good idea. It might help when it comes time to wean off the medication.
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