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Starting Champix tomorrow

Hi Everyone!
Well, I've taken the steps to give up smoking and tomorrow I start taking Champix. I have been smoking for about 15 years and this is my first thought of truly giving up for the first time! I am scared, happy, excited and worried all at once..
The feedback of Chamipx on this ste sounds 90% positive, so I am still positive about Champix. There is that 10% that does worry me. WEIGHT GAIN is my biggest fear! I put on weight easily, so I hope I don't reach for unhealthy food. The depression and being unmotivated is the other.
I am a pretty motivated person, always doing things around the house (I have a little OCD) so I hope I still keep this up. I haven't really suffered depression in the past, except for when a relationship has ended, but I think that's quite a normal feeling. There is no mental issues in my family. I did suffer with anxiety a fair bit when I was younger and every now and then I will get anxiety but only minimal. My partner is fantastic with talking me out of my anxiety and he also starts Champix tomorrow, so we will have each other.
I do tend to be a very big thinker, so this is a little worrying also. My father is the same and he has had Champix on several occasions and he mainly got a little moody and a little bit of depression but his partner made him stop taking them as it was affecting their relationship. To this day, he still swears by Champix! Which is enouraging!
I have spoken with a few of my friends who have had Champix and they also swear by them. The only side effects they have experienced is nausea, moody, weight gain, dreams, dry mouth or none at all. Quite a mixed bag, but I am being very positive that I WILL quit first time and I WON'T get any serious side effects! I am the only smoker at work and have only been in my city for 5 months, so I don't have smoking friends or family around me and with my partner also giving up, I feel the odds are well in my favour :)
I would love to hear from anyone with their experiences with Champix in the early stages and what I should expect.
Thank you!

Hi Rainbow, good on you. I too was very apprehensive about the side effects. I've just completed Champix Day 5 and I haven't felt any different at all. I'm still thinking about the 1mg tablets... I'll let you know. The weight gain worries me too, but I'm gonna try and not let it. I'd rather be a few kg's heavier and a non smoker - so be it.

day 12 in Champix and the side effects for me as following:
1- nightmares.
2- headache (sometimes).
3- sleeping disorder.
I downloaded apps. for My Iphone to watch and control my food cals. and I walk for an hour everyday to keep me busy and to lose extra weight.
hint: just try to use chewing gum every time you fell bored.
Good luck

I'm on day 12 of the champix now, I have cut down alot and my quit date is Wenesday. I am anxious about not having and cigarettes on me in case I 'need' one, but I will stop this day!!
The only side effect I've had are dreams. But they're not the type that ruin your whole day the next day. When I use the minimal amount of willpower that I have, I can go 5 hours without a smoke but have one anyway due to the habit. I really hope I can break this!
Sweeti, I haven't heard of that. I was told to follow the packet as its the only way it will work?