andyfr1968 772 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 After years of being a smoker and several failed atempts to stop, I finally went to see my GP who prescribed Champix. I've been on them since last Monday and as the chemist told me by now fags are tasting pretty foul so my quit date of next Wednesday should be good. The thing is the side effects are a bit weird. I was warned about this and given a leaflet explaining what to look out for but I feel high as a kite, full of energy, constant dry mouth and some of the strangest most vivid dreams I've ever known once I finally manage to get to sleep. I had a couple of friends who've had results with Champix but they didn't have the side effects I'm having. I'm still only on a half dose and don't start the full one 'till Monday. Anyone else used it? Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 After years of being a smoker and several failed atempts to stop, I finally went to see my GP who prescribed Champix. I've been on them since last Monday and as the chemist told me by now fags are tasting pretty foul so my quit date of next Wednesday should be good. The thing is the side effects are a bit weird. I was warned about this and given a leaflet explaining what to look out for but I feel high as a kite, full of energy, constant dry mouth and some of the strangest most vivid dreams I've ever known once I finally manage to get to sleep. I had a couple of friends who've had results with Champix but they didn't have the side effects I'm having. I'm still only on a half dose and don't start the full one 'till Monday. Anyone else used it? Cheers. i was the opposite made me tired spent half the day asleep no wonder i cut down i wasnt awake long enough to smoke many :laugh: my mrs got some of them tabbex off the net they seem to work for her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 After years of being a smoker and several failed atempts to stop, I finally went to see my GP who prescribed Champix. I've been on them since last Monday and as the chemist told me by now fags are tasting pretty foul so my quit date of next Wednesday should be good. The thing is the side effects are a bit weird. I was warned about this and given a leaflet explaining what to look out for but I feel high as a kite, full of energy, constant dry mouth and some of the strangest most vivid dreams I've ever known once I finally manage to get to sleep. I had a couple of friends who've had results with Champix but they didn't have the side effects I'm having. I'm still only on a half dose and don't start the full one 'till Monday. Anyone else used it? Cheers. Were they wet ones? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 4,007 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Andy i had same side affects your having , i thought i had beat them as first 10 days where ok then as it went on the craving seemed to get worse , i packed the drink in for fun but struggled with the ciggies and still on them, really wish you the best off luck mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,444 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 i know of 2 people that didnt manage to stop on champix but i bet i know of more than 10 that did.. they seem to be the way to go. just think all the money you save on fags the goverment will now take from you at the petrol pump.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfr1968 772 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 After years of being a smoker and several failed atempts to stop, I finally went to see my GP who prescribed Champix. I've been on them since last Monday and as the chemist told me by now fags are tasting pretty foul so my quit date of next Wednesday should be good. The thing is the side effects are a bit weird. I was warned about this and given a leaflet explaining what to look out for but I feel high as a kite, full of energy, constant dry mouth and some of the strangest most vivid dreams I've ever known once I finally manage to get to sleep. I had a couple of friends who've had results with Champix but they didn't have the side effects I'm having. I'm still only on a half dose and don't start the full one 'till Monday. Anyone else used it? Cheers. Were they wet ones? So that's what the sticky mess was about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfr1968 772 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Andy i had same side affects your having , i thought i had beat them as first 10 days where ok then as it went on the craving seemed to get worse , i packed the drink in for fun but struggled with the ciggies and still on them, really wish you the best off luck mate The thing that worries me a little is the fact I'm still only on the half daily dose, I really do feel properly odd If they help get me off the fags though. it'll be well worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 After years of being a smoker and several failed atempts to stop, I finally went to see my GP who prescribed Champix. I've been on them since last Monday and as the chemist told me by now fags are tasting pretty foul so my quit date of next Wednesday should be good. The thing is the side effects are a bit weird. I was warned about this and given a leaflet explaining what to look out for but I feel high as a kite, full of energy, constant dry mouth and some of the strangest most vivid dreams I've ever known once I finally manage to get to sleep. I had a couple of friends who've had results with Champix but they didn't have the side effects I'm having. I'm still only on a half dose and don't start the full one 'till Monday. Anyone else used it? Cheers. Were they wet ones? So that's what the sticky mess was about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulredtop 8 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Mate defiantly check champix side effects on google cause I just typed it in champix side effects an it came up with quite a lot from mood swings to bypola an on one web site it said if you feel any change in your behaviour you should stop taking them an consult your doctor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Mate defiantly check champix side effects on google cause I just typed it in champix side effects an it came up with quite a lot from mood swings to bypola an on one web site it said if you feel any change in your behaviour you should stop taking them an consult your doctor a few suicides have also been linked to champix but wouldnt want to worry him to much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I gave up the fags with champix but murdered the missus too........win,win !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I gave up the fags with champix but murdered the missus too........win,win !! bonus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfr1968 772 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Mate defiantly check champix side effects on google cause I just typed it in champix side effects an it came up with quite a lot from mood swings to bypola an on one web site it said if you feel any change in your behaviour you should stop taking them an consult your doctor a few suicides have also been linked to champix but wouldnt want to worry him to much I've just done a search on Champix and all sorts of stuff's come up If it continues as it is I can cope, it's actually quite a nice feeling apart from having trouble going to sleep. If it starts going the other way then I'll knock them on the head straight away as I've no Mrs to kill anymore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christian71 3,187 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) After years of being a smoker and several failed atempts to stop, I finally went to see my GP who prescribed Champix. I've been on them since last Monday and as the chemist told me by now fags are tasting pretty foul so my quit date of next Wednesday should be good. The thing is the side effects are a bit weird. I was warned about this and given a leaflet explaining what to look out for but I feel high as a kite, full of energy, constant dry mouth and some of the strangest most vivid dreams I've ever known once I finally manage to get to sleep. I had a couple of friends who've had results with Champix but they didn't have the side effects I'm having. I'm still only on a half dose and don't start the full one 'till Monday. Anyone else used it? Cheers. Most smokers cant pack in cos there weak thats why they started in the 1st place Edited November 25, 2011 by christian71 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Mate defiantly check champix side effects on google cause I just typed it in champix side effects an it came up with quite a lot from mood swings to bypola an on one web site it said if you feel any change in your behaviour you should stop taking them an consult your doctor a few suicides have also been linked to champix but wouldnt want to worry him to much I've just done a search on Champix and all sorts of stuff's come up If it continues as it is I can cope, it's actually quite a nice feeling apart from having trouble going to sleep. If it starts going the other way then I'll knock them on the head straight away as I've no Mrs to kill anymore as i said i was the opposite couldnt stay awake it got to the stage i couldnt sit down without knodding off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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