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Just stopped Cold Turkey, can I still start with Champix?

Posted in Getting started
By Diver
schedule 28 Nov 2018

Long story short.

I have a prescription starter pack of Champix, but decided a few hours ago I had enough of smoking after I came back from a lousy rainy run. It does help I was also out of cigs.

I've been planning to quit for while, and was able to get a prescription of Champix before I moved internationally from my previous GP.

Does it still make sense to start with the Champix after you've had your last one (few hours ago).

I've been smoking for 25+years close to a pack a day.

By Tapio
schedule 28 Nov 2018

Diver

I would definitely start champix it helps stop the cravings . I am currently on champix and I have been smoke free for a month now 👍champix definitely helps me and my will power as welll

schedule 28 Nov 2018

Hi Diver, the Uni of NSW is running a program and I have been given Champix, Quitline.

Ring the Cessate Program at 1800 290 612.

I have struggled with Champix with nausea and feeling a bit spaced out and stopped but I was advised to half the dose in the morning and take another full dose at night after dinner.

Starting today. Wish you luck.

Liz

schedule 29 Nov 2018

wow full dose at night seems like a lot! please let us know!! i use to take my night one early...as in 4-5 pm