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Champix

Posted in Quit experiences
By ABC123
schedule 24 Aug 2018

So i decided to try Champix to quit smoking as my partner and I decided to do it together in hopes it might help us on our fertility journey.

I am currently on day 18 of Champix and have been quit for 3-4 days (I slipped up)

I'd had a cold between weeks 1 and 2 and I couldn't really taste anything anyway but now when I smell the cigarette smoke it's awful. I wouldn't say I've had cravings but I do think about it purely out of habit.

I must say though that I've had a tonne of side effects while on the champix and I'm feeling really down about my choice (I had previously quit for 2 years cold Turkey) I have had broken sleep, waking up almost every 2 hours and sweating like crazy, when I do sleep the dreams are almost horrifying. I am having anxiety attacks, random bouts of tears and even aggression. I'm almost not sure I want to continue the champix, it's made me into a completely different person. I know i can stay quit because we have a huge goal we are working towards but im just not sure Champix was my right choice.

By Haydee
schedule 24 Aug 2018

Hi Abc

Good job on your decision too quit!

I'm on day 5 cold turkey but I have side effects also. I can't comment on champix as I've never used it, but I can tell you what I've been experiencing. Today I had awful nausea. I had it for most of the day. I've had bouts today of feeling down too.

On the upside, these awful side effects will pass. So just pushing through. Good luck on your journey being cig free :)