I am going to fill a Chantix RX today...

Discussion created by lauren16 on Jun 30, 2008
Latest reply on Jul 19, 2008 by barb12

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Does the pill make you gain weight? Or do people gain weight because they're eating instead of smoking? I know that people have weird dreams, and get depressed, headaches, throwing up... is weight gain included in that list of side effects? I'm just curious... I joined a fitness center, so I'll be exercising... but I'd like to know if my weight loss is going to be limited by this pill... I'm trying to loose weight, not gain any.

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rob17 Jun 30, 2008 3:55 AM
Hi Lauren,

I haven't seen anything that would suggest that weight gain is a side effect of Chantix. It is certainly a side effect of eating :-)

It's is very, very common for people to gain weight when quitting smoking. I know of few people who do not (initially) gain some weight. The fitness center sounds like a great idea for keeping off any extra pounds, but I don't think Chantix would affect your weight one way or the other.
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barbara42 Jun 30, 2008 5:13 AM
I AM ON MY FIFTH WEEK OF TAKING CHANTIX, AND I HAVE ONLY GAINED FOUR POUNDS. THE CHANTIX DOES NOT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT, THE EATING ANY THING TO NOT SMOKE DOES. I AM TRYING TO WATCH WHAT I EAT BUT FOR THIS FIGHT,BATTLING CIGERETTS COMES FIRST. LUCK AND GOD BLESS
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karina Jun 30, 2008 6:02 AM
As long as you exercise you will be fine. Chantix does not make you gain weight, however you might have side effects from it. I had some nausea and it was hard sometimes to go to the bathroom. I found that if I cut out my nightly pill that my side effects went away. You might be different though. Just stick with it and you will be fine :)
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christopher-caruso Jun 30, 2008 7:06 PM
I didn't gain any weight in fact I lost weight. This was due to me increasing my activity to keep me from smoking. The dreams are possibly the worst part. They are vivid and will get to you, but after a couple of weeks give or take a day or two they disappear. I also got the worse case of gas while I was on it. To keep from gaining weight join a gym or start biking around town, if possible. It will help kill the urges and build the cardio damaged from smoking.
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lauren16 Jul 1, 2008 5:40 AM
Thanks to everyone who responded... I'm working on getting the perscription approved through my insurance, so I'll hopefully be starting it tomorrow. :-)
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daniel4 Jul 15, 2008 5:31 PM
what kind of dreams>?
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janie5 Jul 17, 2008 6:08 AM
Hi Lauren....it is true Chantix doesn't make you gain weight....quitting smoking does for some people. I am one of those that have gained about 13 pounds in 7 weeks....YIKES! I'm working on that now with an extra day at the gym and walking EVERYDAY instead of three times a week....and tying my hands behind my back so I can't put food in my mouth....just kiddin'. It is definitely my own doing and I know it so I'm working it out with carrots instead of candy.

The vivid dreams have been referred to by many as WACKY DREAMS....I found them entertaining nothing scarry about them just very REAL. Gas....oh yes! Upset stomach.....never had it because a friend warned me to take it RIGHT AFTER having a meal.

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Good Luck!

I have now stopped smoking for 1 month, 3 weeks, 2 days, 13 hours, 57 minutes, 10 seconds. That translates into 773 cigarettes NOT smoked, for a savings of $164.42! At 5 minutes per cigarette I have increased my life expectancy by 2 days, 16 hours, 28 minutes, 36 seconds.

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joyce9 Jul 17, 2008 6:47 PM
Good luck with the insurance they wouldnt pay for mine. i just started the 2nd month at 146.00. but i tell myself it will be well worth it in the long run. and will pay for itself after a few months of not smoking. Good luck
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lauren16 Jul 18, 2008 3:04 AM
They did approve it, you should call the insurance company directly. That's what I did. They faxed a sheet to my doctor to fill out. They asked why he was perscribing it and past medical history - only like 5 questions. Then he faxed it back and they approved. I'm only paying $22/month for the Chantix. Even so, it WILL pay for itself either way and it IS worth it! :-) I'm on my 4th day now of not smoking, and it feels really good.
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lauren16 Jul 18, 2008 3:08 AM
I've noticed that since I've quit smoking ALL I WANT TO DO IS EAT! It's crazy, I'm hungry ALL the time! I think about eating ALL DAY! I've been working out 5 times a week instead of my usual 3 to make up for all the extra calories I'm taking in. I think packing on a few pounds is worth the not smoking though. The pounds can be shed - my life is important! Thanks for replying! Keep up the good work! I've been smoke free for 4 days today, and it feels good!
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barb12 Jul 19, 2008 8:49 AM
so i did chantix twice. it didnt work the first time longer then a month. then i quit again in april. was smoke free until about a week ago. im soo frustrated. i think the chantix has messed with my mood a little. i feel a little depressed, and yes ive gained weight and am not happy with the way i look all of a sudden. but ive also heard that when we quit smoking we grieve the "loss" and that a bout of depression can be normal , and the gaining weight isnt from the pill. its from replacing the cigs with food. wierd huh? anyways the pill really does help. i honestly dont want a cigarette but i smoke it anyway. im soo angry right now sorry. but yes it does help.
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mary53 Aug 5, 2009 6:56 AM
I quit smoking on June 29, 2009. I didn't feel that I feed my loss of addication for the first two weeks. I am on Chanitx which worked great! 7 weeks post smoke free and I have put on about 15lbs. I think my metabolism the pills and my eating habits all added to this weight gain. I have joined the gym and I have lost 4 lbs. I don't like the weight gain but I will overcime that as well!!!!
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