Chantex

[Linda]

Did anyone use changed while quitting. ??? The patches are still giving you nicotine, so thought maybe better option

[Doreensfree]

Hi Linda 

We do have members who have Quit using this method ..

Hopefully they will be along soon ...

Have you got a quit date ????

[jillar]

Hi Linda, I know @Nancy successfully quit using Chantix. I also used it and quit for three weeks so figured I didn't need to buy another month and relapsed. So if you do use it stay on it for the recommended time which I believe is three months at least.

 

[Nancy]

Yes, I quit 7 years ago using Chantix.  I followed the directions exactly and had my last cigarette on the 13th day.  I had smoked  a pack and an half for 40 years, so if I can do it, you can, too!!  Chantix takes the edge off, but it still requires extreme dedication and determination!

[Linda]

17 minutes ago, Nancy said:

Yes, I quit 7 years ago using Chantix.  I followed the directions exactly and had my last cigarette on the 13th day.  I had smoked  a pack and an half for 40 years, so if I can do it, you can, too!!  Chantix takes the edge off, but it still requires extreme dedication and determination!

Did you take it for the 3 months?

[JimHannoonen]

I quit using Chantix. I used it exactly as instructed and here I am, coming up on 4 years quit.

 

That said, it's NOT a magic pill. You will still need to be committed to your quit.

[Doreensfree]

Hi Linda 

Don't over think this ...just jump on ...and let's get you to Freedom ...

Every cigerette you smoke ,is putting you nearer to a bad end ....

What's more important than saving your life ...??????

[Wayne045]

I also used it successfully.  Coming up on 4.5 years smoke free.
 

Consult with your doctor first.   Well you have to to get the prescription here in the US

[Nancy]

On 10/8/2020 at 5:50 PM, Linda said:

Did you take it for the 3 months?

Sorry for the delay in reply.  Yes, I took it for the entire 3 months.  

[Linda]

2 hours ago, Wayne045 said:

I also used it successfully.  Coming up on 4.5 years smoke free.
 

Consult with your doctor first.   Well you have to to get the prescription here in the US

Yes I did get script from doctor. Did you take it for 3 months?

[Doreensfree]

Linda ...

Everyone is different ...you have to do what the best thing for you is ...

If that means taking it for the whole 3 months ...that's ok.....

As long as you quit smoking....

Take it one day at a time .....

[Wayne045]

14 hours ago, Linda said:

Yes I did get script from doctor. Did you take it for 3 months?

 

The 1st time yes.   Was smoke free for 14 weeks, then stupidly thought I would have just one, which turned into two the next day and so on.   I smoked an additional 7 months after that, feeling like a failure each time I lit up.

 

Finally I reached that true "want to quit" attitude/mindset.  So my doctor renewed the prescription and I began again.   I stopped smoking when I was about halfway through the 3 months medication and also stopped the medication the next day, because I felt it was unnecessary with my new attitude (that doesn't mean you or anyone else should stop the medication like I did, everyone is different).

 

I knew this was THE quit.   Heck,  I quit in the middle of the afternoon, I smoked my last cigarette (figuratively and literally), right after lunch.  I didn't even want the cigarette, and only smoked it out of habit.

 

The moral of the story:   Don't expect the Chantix to be a silver bullet, it will make smoking less satisfying and ease the withdrawal, but YOU (Linda) are still required to do the heavy lifting of quitting, to get into that "want to quit" mindset, to get through the cravings, to identify and avoid triggers, and commit yourself to not smoking again.   Ever.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 12, 2020 by Wayne045

[Layla]

Linda, I'm so glad you got the prescription for Chantex!  Maybe it'll be just the thing you need to help you with your quit!  I am on the patch and have stepped down to level 2 after 6 weeks on level 1...I don't really feel like I need them anymore, but i'm going to follow the directions on the box and stay on them for about 3 more weeks.  Maybe you should just go into taking the Chantex assuming you will stay on it for the full 3 months to just to give yourself the best shot possible of sticking with your quit.  You can do this, Linda!