Well it's starting to work...

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:04 pm

I started taking Chantix, Wednesday, to help me quit smoking. I started out on just a single pill, then moved to two today. And I dunno if it's mental or the stuff is actually making the stogies taste nasty. I can't even smoke a whole one.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:05 pm

Sheryl;524025 wrote: I started taking Chantix, Wednesday, to help me quit smoking. I started out on just a single pill, then moved to two today. And I dunno if it's mental or the stuff is actually making the stogies taste nasty. I can't even smoke a whole one.

Is this new ?

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:08 pm

Good for you! You can do it!

RhondaLu · Post by **RhondaLu** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:16 pm

Sheryl;524025 wrote: I started taking Chantix, Wednesday, to help me quit smoking. I started out on just a single pill, then moved to two today. And I dunno if it's mental or the stuff is actually making the stogies taste nasty. I can't even smoke a whole one.

I never heard of it, are you allowed to smoke while you take it?:-3

Good luck to you. It's not easy.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:23 pm

Chantix was just approved by the FDA in May of 2006. And yea your encouraged to smoke during the first week. After the first 7 days the packet sais to throw everything away.

http://www.chantix.com/content/Chantix_ ... mepage.jsp

Thanks for encouragement guys and gals! My sister kicked her 2 pack a day habit using this stuff, so I'm hoping it works for me too.

RhondaLu · Post by **RhondaLu** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:07 am

Sheryl;524037 wrote: Chantix was just approved by the FDA in May of 2006. And yea your encouraged to smoke during the first week. After the first 7 days the packet sais to throw everything away.

http://www.chantix.com/content/Chantix_ ... mepage.jsp

Thanks for encouragement guys and gals! My sister kicked her 2 pack a day habit using this stuff, so I'm hoping it works for me too.

This stuff sounds great, do they prescribe an anti-depressant (like wellbutrin) with it?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:47 am

They use ZIBAN here in the UK. I know 1 person that was successful.

I'm using patches and chewing gum......this is my 4th attempt to give up and it's been 11 days now.

Good luck Sheryl.....it's really hard but just getting rid of that yukky smell in the car and clothes etc is good, in fact when I went shopping yesterday I really noticed the smell where everyone was stood outside the shops smoking. Things do TASTE better too and the feeling of NOT being dependant on nicotine is a great relief.

Keep it up...there's loads of people here for support. :-4

And don't forget the money you'll save.....you'll be able to treat yourself

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:13 am

No they don't give you anything else.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:25 am

I'm sure you can beat this Sheryl, keep up the good work!! :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:50 pm

How're you doing today, Sheryl?

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:56 pm

I'm in your cheering section!!:yh_clap :yh_clap

I quit at the first of the year...not easy!! But I feel like if I can do it...anyone can!!

I definately know how hard it is, want one every day!!!

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:01 pm

One day you'll realize you've gone for several days and not thought about smoking! I promise!

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:42 am

Thanks for the support everyone. I"ve been going good so far, cutting back due to awful tastes and such. Tomorrow is actual quit day, but I believe I can do it.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:23 am

I don't know what this stuff is, but can I have some?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:27 am

:wah: I might share after I kick the habit.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:28 am

Sheryl;525500 wrote: :wah: I might share after I kick the habit.

Might hold you to that, I am so sick of this.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:30 am

I posted a link about the drug, but not sure if it's available in your neighborhood yet.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:33 am

Sheryl;525506 wrote: I posted a link about the drug, but not sure if it's available in your neighborhood yet.

My neighborhood is a little green Island in the North Atlantic, I will await developments with great interest. I am trying my best with the patches, but its very difficult to stop this time.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:27 am

Well I'm still off the little monsters...it's hard but keep going Sheryl.....

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:37 am

Best wishes!! :-6

I might need to try that too...

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:51 am

Keep going Bez! :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:09 pm

Sending lots of support! Remember, friends....SMOKING CAUSES UGLY WRINKLES! Not to mention lung cancer, emphysema and COPD! And smelly breath! And hair!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:59 am

It was only really hard the first two weeks for me. I felt like my blood was boiling. It gets alot easier after that and I didnt use anything, not even a patch. So you should be good. Good luck, call us for support if you need it!!!!!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:05 am

Wow DG, I'm impressed, I used the patch for 4 days...I'm on day 22 today. I find the hardest is the weekends. Friday nights I want to go buy a pack to smoke for the weekend.

I'm thankful I don't smoke anymore though and cheering you all on!! I know how hard it is, and there were times I didn't think I would ever stop!:-5

Thank God I did!!:-6

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:32 pm

Hamster;526514 wrote: How many days is it now Bez? That is amazing! :-6

Well I think I started in earnest on January 8th....

Benefits so far...

white teeth

pink tongue

no ciggy smell in car, home or on clothes

more money in pocket

saved money on air fresheners

Problems....

can't go in a shop with ciggys behind the counter (don't trust myself)

ciggy smell still on some clothes (have done a mountain of washing lately)

Things that help....

patches

chewing gum

the thought of living longer (maybe)

knowing my eldest son is proud of me

:-6

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:33 pm

Hamster;526514 wrote: How many days is it now Bez? That is amazing! :-6

Well I think I started in earnest on January 8th....

Benefits so far...

white teeth

pink tongue

no ciggy smell in car, home or on clothes

more money in pocket

saved money on air fresheners

Problems....

can't go in a shop with ciggys behind the counter (don't trust myself)

ciggy smell still on some clothes (have done a mountain of washing lately)

concerns that I might start again (last time I gave up for 5 months)

Things that help....

patches

chewing gum

the thought of living longer (maybe)

knowing my eldest son is proud of me

:-6

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:47 pm

Bez;524112 wrote: They use ZIBAN here in the UK. I know 1 person that was successful.

Be *very* careful with the ZIBAN!

I know a couple of people who've had bad reactions to it (heart palpitations etc) and there have been several reports of bad side effects.

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:57 pm

Galbally;525514 wrote: I am trying my best with the patches, but its very difficult to stop this time.

I know a lot of people will say it's all down to will-power. I disagree, it's all down to your own won't-power.

And in this case, I know whereof I speak.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:58 pm

Bryn Mawr;527274 wrote: Be *very* careful with the ZIBAN!

I know a couple of people who've had bad reactions to it (heart palpitations etc) and there have been several reports of bad side effects.

I wouldn't go near it Bryn....don't worry. I'm averse to putting dodgy chemicals in my body !

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:11 pm

Bez;527287 wrote: I wouldn't go near it Bryn....don't worry. I'm averse to putting dodgy chemicals in my body !

That's a relief - you had me worried there for a moment.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:18 pm

Bryn Mawr;527308 wrote: That's a relief - you had me worried there for a moment.

Sheryl said she was using 'Chantix'.....I thought it was probably the equivalant of Ziban which is used over here.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:26 pm

Bez;527320 wrote: Sheryl said she was using 'Chantix'.....I thought it was probably the equivalant of Ziban which is used over here.

Doesn't appear to be.

Zyban, developed by GlaxoSmithKline, is based on Bupropion Hydrochloride and is (or is related to) Wellbutrin

Chantrix, developed by Pfizer, is based on Varenicline

cinamin · Post by **cinamin** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:42 pm

I quit cold turkey exactly a month ago today. And I have not had the urge to smoke since then. That is something I can brag about.:p

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:01 pm

Well tomorrow is the day I'm supposed to throw everything out. I thought it was supposed to be today, but misread the directions. So tomorrow will be the true test. If I don't post much on here don't be worried. I tend to smoke the most when sitting in front of my puter, so I'm gonna try to just pop in real quick here and get up and go do something else.

Way to Cin and DG on quitting cold turkey. I tried that once, and with a toddler I wasn't successful.

Keep on Bez. I've read that it takes 48 hours for your system to totally rid itself of the Nicotine. But it takes atleast 6 weeks to break the habit.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:04 pm

Lulu2;524030 wrote: Good for you! You can do it!

you know you want one. give in to your cravings. come back to the dark side.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:50 pm

How're you doing? Still doing the best thing for yourself and those around you? You can do this!

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:53 pm

so far so good. I'm just like a little kid during a long boring church service, fidgeting like crazy.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:54 pm

It helps to keep your hands busy...and I thought it helped to brush my teeth a lot! My mouth felt so clean I wanted to keep it that way.

Good luck, Sheryl--I know you can do this!

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:01 pm

thanks. been eating either tootsie rolls or sucking on wintergreen lifesavers today. Guess tonight I'll drag out my knitting bag, and see what i remember.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:50 am

Keep going Sheryl!! :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:01 am

Yes! Do!