I have decided to use Chantix to help me quit smoking. Everyone that I have talked to (2-3 people) have had nothing but good comments about the use of the drug. I have read many of the reviews here regarding the side effects and have seen that the most common is nausea, along with vommiting. While doing some research I came across this website, http://whyquit.com/pr/082506.html which has a video. It disucsses how Chantix users experiences cases of depression, suicide ideation and even users who had commited suicide! Has anyone using the drug ever had these experiences? I am getting ready to start my prescription for the first time and am concerned. I would really like to get some feedback on this before I start taking the drug. Please help.
I am not against whyquit.com, it's just that I don't consider them an unbiased site when it comes to quitting.
If you're concerned about Chantix, talk to your doctor. I know of many, many people who have successfully quit using Chantix. I am currently taking it and have had no side effects other than tiredness and some soreness in my hand and wrist joints. Neither of these are enough to make me stop taking the drug.
The other unpleasant side effect I've seen reported (mainly here and on other web sites) is nausea. You need to make sure you eat before you take the drug. I've also heard that if you eat 15 minutes or so before taking it, the nausea is less likely to occur.
Good luck!
Rob