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I agree with the 12 weeks recommended course of treatment. At least for me. if you read my earlier post summing up the studies they reported on in the accompanying literature, it seems that the longer the better. However, as others here have reported, stopping earlier seems to have been okay for them. I have had those increased urges, and yesterday an actual crave, for a number of days too. Not sure if it's the decreased chantix or that "3 month" thing. Hey, March Buddy..to the beach for you in two days! I know you won't smoke, because we need you for the fun and music. Can you find that calypso song about the limbo?...lol
Hunter,
If you've read through this thread, you've seen that some people have stopped sooner than the recommended 12 weeks. But, the literature that comes with the medicine recommends the whole course of treatment, or beyond. One of the studies had people deciding what dosage they would take, from .5 to 2 mg per day, and that seemed to be nearly as effective. I, and many others, have had the dreams too. So, if you're having side effects, you might want to consider that approach as well. But, as we are told here constantly, best to check with your physician or pharmicist. I think that having this support site, and your overall attitude towards quitting are equally important factors in remaining smoke-free. The main thing is, just don't have a single puff, and you will be alright.
Congratulations on your great quits, both of you
-aloha
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,520
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $598.40
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
