Phil
You know I wouldn't ever do that...you can relax now, ok?
Shakes
I know what you mean. I think it's especially hard because it all goes out at one time. I don't know if it's true where you are, but here the starting pack is way cheaper than the ongoing ones. I figured out that it's like 50 cents less per mg. Just because I could...lol That adds up to a little over $30 a month. Not a whopping sum, but a sum I'd rather have in my pocket.
Anyways, I'll keep you posted. I actually did just .5 mg twice a day for a day or two, but then I knew I was going to be doing some stressful things which would trigger smoking urges that I haven't conquered yet, so went back up to 1 mg during the day and .5 at night. I had some strong urges today, but I am fairly certain it was in response to what I was doing.....drawing up some legal forms...agghhh...as bad as taxes!!! Anyways, their studies suggest that the variable dosage is nearly as effective, at least up to 12 weeks, as the 2 mg per day. So, I'm going to keep doing 1-1.5 mg for the next week or two. Then if that is successful, I'm going to go down to 1 mg for maybe a month or so, then .5 mg for another month. At least that's my plan right now. I'll see how it goes.
It sounds like you've been doing well with your quit, so the chantix must be helping, right? I wouldn't suggest reducing the dosage too early, although it sounds like MLK did fine cutting out early. I definitely wouldn't suggest just not buying a new pack. I think it would be good to have some on hand, because you never know how you'll react. Also, read the literature that comes with it...the study results, especially.
Keeping the Quit
-aloha
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 66
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,640
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $448.80
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
