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Weaning off chantix/Halfing the dosage?

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

some different approaches [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 199 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,960 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,353.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

bump...talking about chantix as well as 90-100 day increased urges [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 167 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,680 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,135.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

bump many different approaches in this thread [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 134 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $911.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 969

FreeMom, Ditto for me. I was doing so well I forgot to take the Chantix...so I was down to one pill per day until I went a whole weekend without any pills. Figured I may as well give it up at that point. I think I did about 9.5 weeks total on Chantix and had no trouble when I quit taking them. At the beginning I expected to need an additional 12 weeks, but surprise! I didn't! Nance [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 155 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,650 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $751.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 848

I've got to chime in here, too. I didn't deliberately start weaning off of the Chantix, but kept forgetting to take it. So I'd take my "morning" one mid day and then not take a 2nd. Or I'd forget the day one and just take one at night. Soon it got to every other day. Next thing I knew, I haven't taken it in over a week. So far so good. Actually I think it helped contribute to my out-of-control weight gain (15+ pounds in the last few months) so I'm sort of relieved to be off of it. BUT it was so amazing in helping me quit - If I had to do it over I'd take it again, even knowing about the weight! (But I WON'T need it again - because NOPE!!!) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 112 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,344 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $456.96 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

sue if there had been chantix, i would have ; ) i had tried just about everything else, and had given up trying over 10 years ago. When I heard about chantix from a friend, I thought, "what the heck...worth a try" So glad I did! Doesn't it feel awesome???? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 113 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,520 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $768.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Jeniwho, It isn't uncommon for newer quitters to experience a period of the blues. This is partially due to the fact that you are going through physical withdrawals which aren't much fun and because nicotine stimulated your brain to release chemicals that are responsible for good mood. Some quitters also feel spaced out after they quit for a short period of time. This is partially due to an increase in oxygen and the sudden drop of carbon monoxide levels in your bloodstream. If symptoms worsen or persist, do consult your MD. Until then, be kind to yourself! Do anything and everything that may help perk you up. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1356

thanks Aloha, I am doing okay, perhaps a bit *snappy* but that is kinda normal for me sometimes. I am so excited!!! I feel wonderful and seriously wonder why I didn't do this long ago. Sue [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 710 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

Hmmmm..in fact I was thinking about posting in this thread, but hadn't gotten around to it. I stopped all chantix on July 1, I think it was. Still have slightly more intense urges than when I was on 2 mg/day, but they go away fairly fast. The first thing in the morning thought has been there, which has been a surprise, as well as the after work one. Since the latter has been my most challenging one thoughout, I'm not surprised by that, but sure wish it would just go away already! But, the good news continues to be that chantix helped me so much in getting on the path of no smoking that this journey has been more of a joy than a hardship. I really wish I could examine my neurotransmitter action to see how it has changed over time, but my guess is that the chantix helped transition my synapses from being overstimulated by the nicotine to a more "normal" amount of dopamine flowing between them. Hmmmm...just had a thought about whether smoking was a way I self-medicated to increase the dopamine levels originally. Anyway, I guess this ends my chantix story. I hope I, and all you other chantix users, will be in that approximately 40-50% abstainer group at the end of a year. -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 113 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,520 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $768.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3207

hi jeni The things you describe are often associated with smoking cessation. if it lasts or becomes worse, I'd suggest talking to your doctor. There are many threads on here dealing with the emotional roller coaster many of us have experienced when we quit. From what I've seen on here, these emotional ups and downs usually don't last that long, but for a few people they seem to. Sue, I know that is something you and John were looking forward to. Hope it goes as well for you as it has for me -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 113 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,520 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $768.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

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