My wife and I tried Chantix a while back. We both experienced all the bad side effects. Needless to say we stopped taking it before we even got to a quit date. Doc said a small percentage get all the bad stuff and none of the good stuff from it. It never did a thing for our urges. We're currently on Zyban and it's working great for us.
My wife and I are on day 2 of not smoking while taking Zyban. It's working real good so far. Cravings are very manageable as compared to cold turkey. My question/concern is what will happen when we stop taking Zyban? Will the cravings return for a time? What kinds of problems have people had with stopping zyban after quitting smoking using it?
I've had acid reflux for years and years and have taken meds for it daily. Actually smoking increases acid reflux so if you're getting it now it isn't going to get any better if you smoke, it will get worse.
Anyone else have trouble sleep the first week? This is my 3rd day smoke free. I'm on Zyban. The last two nights I couldn't sleep very well. I'd fall asleep for an hour, then wake up and this repeats all night long. Also last night I probably got up 6 times to go to the bathroom as if the water was just running out of me. Anyone experience these types of symptoms? They don't concern me but I hope I'm able to sleep better soon.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $7.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
Found this info:
Insomnia and frequent awakening from sleep are common side effects of tobacco withdrawal, which can also affect mood and daytime sleepiness. Since insomnia and other withdrawal symptoms are distressing and disabling, they make it harder to stop smoking and contribute to the continuation of smoking. Sleep disturbance is likely due to the effects of nicotine, the active component in cigarette smoke, on brain chemical (neurotransmitter) pathways that normally regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Sleep disturbances are a significant problem for smokers who are trying to quit smoking. Smokers may be more likely to have sleep problems and both nicotine withdrawal and agents used to aid smoking cessation (e.g., pharmacotherapies) may disrupt sleep. Lunesta (eszopiclone) is a medication that has been approved by the FDA to treat insomnia. Eszopiclone's efficacy for treating insomnia makes it a promising agent for treating nicotine withdrawal-related symptoms of sleep disturbance.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 40
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $7.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
Thanks, I'm going to try taking the Zyban right after dinner as opposed to later in the evening. I may take some melatonin too to help me sleep better.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 60
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
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