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“Chantix suicide side effects”

1. kristine calliham Says:
   January 10th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

   I was taking chantex,while on a antideppresent and had suicidle thoughts and thought i was going crazy.I told the docter i was on a antidepresent before i started taking chantex.He said it wouldn’t cause any problems.It almost caused me to loose my family,before i realized what was causing me to act the way i was.Please contact me if there is anythin i can do in this lawsuite.tnank you kcalliham

2. Jamie Says:
   January 13th, 2008 at 6:03 pm

   I just took myself off chantix this weekend after having suicidal thoughts along with anxiety and depression.
   My friend called me today and told me of these reports. I would suggest that anyone thinking off taking chantix to think twice.

3. Cheri Says:
   January 15th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

   My Husband had quadruple by-pass open heart surgery last September. His Dr. put him on Chantix while knowing he was on anti-depressants.

   About a week later he started having psychotic episodes and we were afraid he would hurt himself or someone else. He tried to chase imaginary people out of an implement shed and he fell down hard behind old machinery and now has a rupture on his chest incision that will probably need surgical repair.

   I called the Pfizer 800 number on the Chantix box and explained that my husband had become very psychotic within a week of starting the Chantix. They assured me that it could not be from the Chamtix.

   He was also having trouble sleeping and had passed out and had fallen several times This was do to his blood pressure being too low and his heart rate dropping too slow. His Doctor prescribed a sleeping medication which helped his sleeping but the psychotic episodes got much worse. It was during this time that he had the muscles behind his incision herniate.

   We finally had him stop taking the Chantix even though Pfizer assured us that it was not the problem.

   Within a week of stopping the Chantix, he stopped seeing people and things that were not there and stopped hearing voices. He also stopped falling down and his blood pressure went up. But, it went to very high levels. It is still higher than it has ever been in his life and it is still not under control.

4. Susan Says:
   January 15th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

   I took Chantix for 8 months, the only side effect I had was an upset stomach for about 30 minutes after taking the daily dose. I wonder how many people that have had problems suicide etc..were drinking alcohol while taking Chantix ? I also wonder if the tobacco companies are telling these stories..because I know about 20 people that have stopped smoking without a problem.It seems to be the only thing that really helps you stop smoking.

5. Dawn Says:
   January 16th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

   After only being on Chantix for a three weeks I became very depressed and suicidal. I believe that is what led me to drinking because I was not a big drinker before that. Maybe once a month or every three months not like when on Chantix and drinking every day every weekend. I tried to committ suicide December 8, 2007. Yes I was on Paxil for panic attacks but I had quit taking it a month before starting the Chantix because the panic attacks had stopped and I don’t like being dependant on any pills. I started the Paxil and Chantix at the same time because my heart felt like it was not beating right and I was afraid I was haviing a heart attack. Not for depression just panic attacks. So please tell my why I almost succeded in killing myself and putting my husband of six years who does not smoke and three children through the worst three days of their lives.

6. DBrad Says:
   January 18th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

   I have been taking Chantix for a month now and have had great results. I quit smoking January 1st and have not had any side effects from the medication. Maybe these side effects are caused by mixing Chantix with depression medications. I would still recommend Chantix as a good way to quit smoking, just stop taking them if you start to feel strange.

7. Sharon Says:
   January 20th, 2008 at 4:15 pm

   I have been taking Chantix for 4 or 5 days now.
   on the 5th day I felt very depressed and like crying, and a feeling of getting very angry. I do not take depression meds. Im hopeing since im aware of these problems that I can continue the medication.

8. Charleen Says:
   January 21st, 2008 at 1:14 am

   I only took Chantix for about 2 weeks. Within the first couple of days I started thinking about killing myself. I DO NOT take any other medications and have no history of depression. I began acting over emotional, and hyper sensitive to everything around me. I figured I could let the feelings pass, but they only seemed to get worse everyday. It was almost like being possessed and although I knew my behaviors were not MY normal behaviors, I could not control them. I stopped because I knew if I had continued I probably would have killed myself.

9. Larry Says:
   January 21st, 2008 at 11:19 am

   I have been on Chantix for 4 weeks. The only problem I have had is the vivid dreams.

   I am not smoking..feeling fantastic..and happy.

   I was more depressed before taking Chantix as I was addicted to nicotine.

10. Ralph Moore Says:
    January 22nd, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    In September 2007, after being on Chantix for two weeks I felt very strange. I thought I had to move out of my house or I was going to really lose it. I rented a duplex on the beach because I felt I must be near the ocean. I have been married 24 years and have three children. The move did not help the feeling inside. I stopped taking the Chantix and felt like I had been in a dream and waking up. But now, I had to deal with the actions I had taken. I told my doctor about it. He suggested marriage counseling. We are still seeing a marriage counselor and it is almost Feburary, 2008. The drug was expensive enough. Add the rent and counseling sessions and I still smoke. This was a strange event and we will carry the emotional scares much longer than the financial bind I created while on Chantix.

11. Leslie Says:
    January 22nd, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I took Chantix for 4 weeks but could afford to stay on it. I think the tobacco companies should pay for the drug. Fat Chance. I have had problems with depression since I was very young and have been on medication for that for 20 years. I have always had suicidal thoughts as well. They come and go and I have never acted on them, but come close. I would go back on Chantix and will when I have the money. Like Larry, it made me feel good and happy. I didn’t feel so compulsive. I also know a classic fear of quitting smoking is gaining weight. I actually lost weight on Chantix.

12. Anne E Snider Says:
    January 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am

    It is amazing to me that this drug, and it is a DRUG, a mind drug, is on the market and approved by the FDA.

    I started on Chantix during the early months of the summer of 2007. I have no history of mental illness and was on no medications, other than aspirin. During my 3rd refill of Chantix I fainted outside my home, with no forewarning. No dizziness beforehand, I just passed out and fell flat on my face. When I awakened, I was quite shaken, and knew, KNEW from deep within me to stop taking Chantix. I never took another Chantix. I recall how I felt prior to passing out, how the pills were making me feel, unable to cope with life, despondent , and like being possessed, in another world. This is not my normal behavior. It will take years to get to the bottom of this (I’m sure I won’t be around), but this drug is dangerous and should not be on the market.

13. Jay Says:
    January 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    I am currently on Chantix. Been taking this medication for the past 2 weeks. I quit smoking 4 days ago and I just feel amazing! The only side effect was the nausea. Especially after the morning pill. Nothing in the evening though. I had few vivid dreams but nothing out of the ordinary. In all honesty, I see life from a different perspective now. I will continue the medication as prescribed. I love the feeling that I am getting there and that I will kick the habit soon. Wish all of you luck.

14. tk johnson Says:
    January 23rd, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    i have not felt the same since taking chantix. i don’t like how it has changed me emotionally, mentally, and physically. i am very angry that a doctor would give me something that could do so much damage. if i had a choice to live my life the way it is now or continue smoking, i would continue to smoke. i feel that i should have been completely educated on the side effects and then let me make the decision. i was greatly misled. i believe doctors get a kickback on some medications.
    tj

15. R Lubow Says:
    January 24th, 2008 at 2:25 am

    I took Chantix for three months in the summer of 2007. The drug did help me to quit smoking however, I almost left my husband of 15 years and I quit a high paying job that I had held for 5 years.

    During the three months on the drug I didn’t recognize that I was behaving irrationally. When I stopped the medication, feeling confident that I would continue to be smoke free, I almost immediately began to experience suicidal ideation.

    I had not been treated for (or experienced) depression in over 23 years (other than mild post partum issues). I had been known by many as “the happiest person” they’d ever met.

    My primary care physician put me back on the Chantix and added Wellbutrin for the suicidal thoughts. I immediately became irritable with dramatic outbursts of anger. These feelings made me feel even more suicidal.

    My doctor then switched the depression medication to another and things got worse. By mid-October I was completely out of control on the third anti-depressant and my doctor actually said to me, on the telephone, “I can’t help you, you need to find a new doctor.” Shortly thereafter I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital where the medications were completely revised several times.

    I was released after 2 weeks with the understanding that I would be readmitted against my will if I did not continue outpatient therapy and psychiatric medication supervision.

    Recently my new primary care physician ordered some blood tests and discovered that my thyroid has completely shut down and added synthetic hormones to the myriad of medications that rattle in my belly every day…

    I continue to struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts daily though my therapist has finally cleared me to return to work (part-time only).

    Imagine how this experience has affected my husband and children. Imagine the expenses without health insurance, our life savings are almost completely gone. My life has been turned upside down and my future is frighteningly uncertain.

    Sadly, after living smoke free for 4 months of this disaster, I gave in and started smoking again when I was released from the hospital. I can’t shake the feeling that all of this was “for nothing”. I’d rather die from lung cancer in my 50’s than live the way I have been for the last 8 months…

16. Theresa Says:
    January 25th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    I took Chantix for two weeks. I did not have any ill effects mentally, but couldn’t keep my mind from racing at night and was getting very little sleep. The worst side effect was the nausea and vomiting. I got to the point I was vomiting into my trash can at work. I also gained three pounds in two weeks, most of which was fluid. I was already taking Lasix and Toprol when I started on Chantix. The Lasix could not stay ahead of the fluid buildup, and I was unwilling to up the Lasix dose. (It’s bad enough the way I run to the bathroom on the current dose!)

    I do not take any other medications, and do not drink alcohol.

    If I could get around those two issues I might try it again. It upsets me that I spent a lot of money (insurance wouldn’t cover it) and now it’s just sitting in my cabinet. Hopefully if there is a recall I can get reimbursed (like I did for Vioxx).

    Good Luck to us all!

17. kim Says:
    January 26th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    I’ve been taking chantix for 4 months. I did have nasusea and was vomiting in the beinging. I too have wild dreams and also lose weight, but on New Years Eve I was at a party drinking and went crazy to the point I didn’t even remember everthing that happen and I DO NOT drink very offen. Chantix should put on on side effects what can happen if drinking or taking antideppresents with it. Yes,I DO FEEL IT IS CHANTIX RESPONABITLY!! GOOD LUCK

18. Jenyfer Says:
    January 27th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    I took Chantix from Aug 07 until Jan 08 and quit smoking in that time (won’t say I NEVER had a single cigg in that time but I don’t smoke anymore). I was on 2 antidepressants, Librium & Cymbalta for Panic and Anxiety Disorders but the Chantix made my bad sleep patterns worse (3-5 hour sleep a night), very vivid nightmareish dreams that woke me up, depression got much worse, suicidal thoughts, and none of this got better now that I’ve stopped taking the Chantix. Yeah, I’m not smoking but at what cost?

19. Mark Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 4:07 am

    I realized early that you need to take this medication WITH food otherwise it will upset your stomach.

    I have been only taking half of the required 2 pills/day and not only have quit smoking after 36 years, but quit drinking alcohol after daily use of 3 to 5 beers per night for 25 years. I do have vivid dreams every night but dreams only, not nightmares.

    I think I am getting depressed and have had thoughts of suicide, but I know that it must be the pills. A lot of drama is also going on in my life right now concerning my ex, which doesnt help. I have an urge once or twice a day but they only last for about 3 seconds. My body hasnt been purer since I was 7 years old. I am 43 now.

    If you want to take chantix, just be careful and retain what you are reading in these blogs. Depression, anger, suicidal thoughts, sleepless nights, and dreams are some of the most important things you need to take heed to in considering the use of this medication. Does it work? Yes. Just be so very careful.

20. Michelle Says:
    January 29th, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    I’ve been on Chantix for over 6 weeks and think it is a miracle drug. I have attempted to quit in the past by stepping down and cold turkey and NRT and was not successful with any of them. I occasionally get nausea and have vivid dreams but it is so much better than smoking. I have recommended it to many people. Maybe there is an issue with certain people and their family history or their body chemistry. That would be hard to distinguish what is the cause for some people. All I know, is that it has given me the help I needed to quit and for that I’m grateful.

21. Jessica Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 1:03 am

    I’m on Chantix. Am having the vivid dreams, difficulty concentrating, drowsy behind the wheel once, a little nausea, a lot of depression and some suicidal thoughts. Hard to motivate myself to work. Successfully quit now for 23 days and a total number of days on Chantix now is 30. No history of mental illness but I have been depressed before. I attribute some of the depression now, on the Chantix to life issues but am not sure.

22. Kelly Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    I took Chantix for 3 weeks. It made me an angry, mean, depressed person. I found myself very upset with everyone close to me, and I lashed out irrationally many times. Especially after drinking - I went psycho. I had no idea drinking on the drug was taboo. I even read warning label, and nothing. I began to seriously think I was going crazy. I had no idea of the adverse side effects of the drug. I have never had any history of mental problems, and never had depression or suicidal thoughts prior to this. I NEVER slept on Chantix (mind raced scarily at night), yet I was never tired. I started basically hallucinating, and scared myself while driving. I experienced the “shakes” and rapid heart rate. I have been off the drug for over 3 weeks and still have enormous trouble sleeping (never before), and I still feel very different. I highly advise that you do not take this drug.

23. Soren Sorensen Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    I have been a smoker for over 30 years and have never been able to quit untill i used Chantix. No side affects except increased gas and vivid dreams. I also take Vytorin and Wellbutrin. Been on Chantix for over 4 months. I am a non drinker as well.

24. Wendy Says:
    February 2nd, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    I quit smoking in September using Chantix. I followed the protocol described by my doctor and smoked for the first week of taking the medication and then quit completely. After 20+ years of smoking, I was grateful to have an aid to help me stop. I did get a few minor side effects while taking the medication (the dreams and an occasional stomach ache), but nothing significant. After 7 weeks on the medication, I really felt that I didn’t need it anymore and halved my dosage for a week and then stopped with my doctors permissions. That is when my bad experience began. I am a fairly even level person (emotionally speaking) and I began feeling frequent feelings of anger and anxiety. I began waking at 4:00 Am in the morning and feeling anxious over nothing that I could identify. I felt exhausted all the time (mostly due to not sleeping more that 4 hours a night). I also began experiencing increased gas. I blamed it on the nicotine withdrawal at first, but the these feelings/side effects continued. I finally went to my doctor after the third week and was given a anxiety medication that I could use when needed (I only took them occasionally at 4:00 in the morning so I could get some sleep). Three months later…most of these symptoms are slowly decreasing. I sleep through the night about 4 to 5 out of 7 nights and my emotions have levels out slowly. The gas has continued and even appears to have intensified. I will likely have to go to the doctor soon to see if there’s anything I need to do for that. Bottom line: I am VERY happy to be a nonsmoker, but I really believe that we have the right as the consumer to be fully informed of the possible effects of the drugs we take and have our doctors help us to make informed decisions.

25. Marty Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 9:10 am

    I took Chantix in December. I do not drink and I do not have a history of depression. I experienced severe anxiety, suicidal thoughts, visual impairments, moodiness, and euphoria. I didnt really know the medication was causing the problems. The warnings on the chantix flier do not make the psychiatric side effects clear. After I stopped the medication, I slowly returned to normal. Very dangerous. Strongly advise against taking the medication. Please contact me for any assistance I can provide.

26. Amanda Says:
    February 4th, 2008 at 2:36 am

    I took Chantix for about 6 weeks (Started Aug 2007), and while it worked fantastic for helping me quit a 15 yr smoking habit I will say that towards the end of me taking it (and I never had any emotional problems before hand) that I started feeling off physically and emotionally.

    I didn’t have any suicidal feelings, I just didn’t feel like myself and up until 3 months after I stopped taking the drug I did not feel normal, some said it was because I stopped poisoning my body with the nicotine, which is possible, but I do think it had something to do with the chantix.

    Do I regret taking it, no, would I take it again if needed or recommend it to a friend, no.

    Also, at that time I was on no other medications, the only thing right after the fact was a cortisone injection.

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28. Kelly Says:
    February 4th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    I have been on Chantix for just over 3 months and I have not had thoughts of suicide. However, I have had some other side effects such as: lack of appetite (ok that can’t be so bad), severe headaches, tired spells (at the wrong times), lack of sleep, nightmares (when I do fall asleep), vomiting, and the most bothersome is constant sinus problems.
    My 1st side effect was the sinus problems. I went to the doctor and she told me I had a sinus infection and an ear infection (caused by sinus)prescribed antibiotics. 3 weeks later, same simptoms and sleeping issues…went back to the doctor and she told me that it is all sinus…gave me pinicillin. Just last week, same symptoms…she gave decided that I have allergies (Never had allergies) Now, she has me taking Chantix, Allegra-D, and 300mg of antibiotics…Needless to say, the vomiting has worsened. I have quit smoking though.
    I agree that some people have had good luck with it and others bad. So, I can’t say whether it is a good fit for you but I can say that I will be ending Chantix soon and all of the other pills that help mask the side effects. I don’t think I will go back to smoking. I can thank Chantix for that.

29. Toby Says:
    February 4th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I have been taking Chantix for 3 months now to quit dipping copenhagen. I do not drink alcohol. Right at first dose i was sick at my stomach. I have lost 20 lbs due to being so sick i cut down on my eating. Now my doctor has taken me off of it due to severe sleepiness. I am exhausted & somewhat sad. Even my coworkers ask me whats wrong. I do take lexapro a depression medicine for anxiety. So maybe this is the link to the problems. It is sad that my insurance would not pay for this medicine. It is very expensive.

30. Dave Says:
    February 5th, 2008 at 10:23 am

    I started taking Chantix 2 mo.’s prior to quitting which was 9/28/07. I took the drug for a total of 6 mo.’s. On Jan.5, 2008 I woke up feeling terrible, stomach ache, constipation, gas, tired the usual side effects just more severe. I decided that was the last of the pill. I haven’t taken it since and haven’t smoked since 9/28/07. Lately my moods have changed, and thoughts of suicide have crossed my mind…stress relief. I don’t drink and have never taken anti depressants. I am happy to have quit smoking but damn…

31. SarahJane Says:
    February 5th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    I cant even think of how to start writing this… I’m a recoverying addict and i’ve been in treatment for a consistant 10 1/2 months. I have been sober since Nov. 14, 06 So you can imagine the shock when i attempted suicide about 5 months ago. I am a single mom and my beautiful son is 2 years old. I lost full custody of him 2 months ago… because of emotional instability, and spending 5 days in the hospital after this attempt. I was on anidepressants, so now it makes sence, i was taking Chantix… please help me get my son back…

32. Dan Says:
    February 6th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    I took Chantix back in late June 07. After being on it for 10 days I finally quit smoking. The only side affects I had was nausea, which only lasted for about 1/2 hour. I haven’t smoked since July 07 and I feel great. I never once have had any feelings of suicide or depression or anything like that. What I don’t understand is why so many people seem to think they can drink while on any medication. You would think that common sense should dictate that you DON’T DRINK while on medication, of any kind!!!! What are you people thinking??? Can anyone answer that?? I think if people starting using better common sense we wouldn’t have so many problems. THINK BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING!!!!!

33. Colleen Says:
    February 7th, 2008 at 11:20 am

    I have been taking Chantix for the past 8 weeks or so, with a 3 week break in the middle. I became so depressed in the past 3 weeks, I really thought I was having a nervous breakdown. A friend of mine told me about the latest reports about the possible correlation and immediately stopped taking the drug. I would urge anyone who is taking this and experiencing any feelings of hopelessness, anxiety or otherwise that are not the norm, to contact their doctor.

34. Kristin K Says:
    February 7th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    I took the starter pack of Chantix in November. It worked like a charm and I was very excited about the prospect of quiting after 10yrs. Towards the end of the starter pack (1st month) I noticed that I was very mean. No suicidal thoughts but just nasty. I didn’t like the way they made me feel so I decided not to fill my maintenance pack and see what I could do on my own. I still occasionally smoke, usually when I drink, but it has dropped 90%. I am happy with that, I now know I have the control. Not the other way around. I have not and am not currently taking any drugs for depression.

35. Clif K. Says:
    February 7th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I think alot of you have never quit b4. I have used gum and inhalers and patches. Patches didn’t work because of the glue and gave me rashes on skin. Gum was horrible because of the gas in stomach and upset stomach all the time. I quit for 1 year using the gum. The inhalers work well but i assure you the following will happen with everything you use. You will experiance the side effexts even going cold turkey. Your body is going to jones! Period! You will feel weak, you will have the shakes, you will have anxiety, insomnia, vivid dreams, emotonal instablity, moodyness,and more. You will have to quit drinking and cut down on coffee or tea, and the withdrawls will last for nothing less than 6 months in which time everything gets better. I have been on chantix for three weeks now, all the symptoms are caused by withdrawls. Good thing is i am not craving and eating everything in site, my moods aren’t as bad as if i were doing without any medication or with it. I actually know that this time around i will be smoke free for the rest of my life. Oh yes I’d like to add i have been smoking 45 years. Hang in there you will make it…

36. Laura Wooten Says:
    February 8th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    I have been on Chantix for 2 weeks now. I have taken it as prescibed by my doctor. I haven’t smoked in 4 days and am really pleased with that. I have smoked for 30 years. The only side effect that I have had is the vivid dreams (not nightmares) and a little light headed sometimes.I do fell anxious in the morning before I have taken it. I haven’t drank any alchohol since on this medication and I am not on any aniti-depressants.I do take it with food so I have not been nauseous.I do beleive that more information should have been given about the side affects. I have only been taken it for a short time and do hope that I get through it fine.

37. D Hanson Says:
    February 11th, 2008 at 1:28 am

    I found this site after being arrested while driving on Chantix. I had been taking Chantix for two weeks and not smoking for over a week. I had terrible headaches, it felt like my head was going to explode. I am bipolar and take a antidepressant and lithium. I am also on a heart medication and zocor for high cholesteral. My head did not stop. I had mind racing all day and all night, even on a sleet aid (Ambien CR). I felt like my mind was wired but I didn’t expect to lose control and have my life messed up as it is. I quit taking Chantix and it took 3 days for the headaches to subside. The question I have is, can Chantix side effects mimic signs of drinking?

38. Dennis Says:
    February 11th, 2008 at 10:18 am

    I took chantix and had the common effects from the withdrawal of nicotine but had the uncommon effects listed:Depressed,aggressiveness,anxiety & felt like I had an compulsive thoughts of death(not suicidal).I have never before felt this way and I take no other drugs.

39. Kathrin Nepon Says:
    February 13th, 2008 at 11:45 am

    My Dr knew I was on Lexapro when he presribed the Chantix. He said that the Lexapro would offset any feelings of depression that Chantix may cause. This was NOT the case. I only took the Chantix for 3 weeks but in those 3 weeks, I still smoked, didn’t sleep more than 3-4 hours a night, was quite manic in my mood swings, lethargic at work for which I was reprimanded and lost interest in my friends and family. I am a single parent of a toddler and this was a serious issue for me.
    I went back to my Dr and told him of all my problems. He then prescribed Zyban to help me quit smoking. I am happy to say that I have been smoke free for 2 weeks (I don’t even think about smoking even when those around me are) and am back to my happy and productive self!!!
    I would reccomend Zyban, which comes in a generic so it is MUCH cheaper, over Chantix any day!

40. Pat Says:
    February 13th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    I took chantix for about four days, never had any suicidal thoughts, violence or depression but did get really sick for about three days. I was vomiting every two hours for about a day. The second and third day I didn’t vomit but had a fever and very nausious. I do not recommend anyone takes this medicine for it has too many severe side effects.

41. Eric Says:
    February 14th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    I started to take chantex. after the 1st week i started feeling side effects by the means of being tired and having strange dreams. the 2nd week I started feeling myself changing, i became very depressed, irrational and have severe mood swings. my friends were very concerned, i would be at work and just break down crying for no reason at all. the 3rd week the bottom dropped, i was in severe irrational depression, i became fixated on killing myself. I had no interest in life, my family or my friends. The thing which was the worst was I had no idea why I was feeling this way. On a wednesay evening in June i picked up a knife and began cutting my wrist open. luckily a friend called me and I told her what had happened. She took me to the hospital where I was pink slipped, meaning I no longer had a choice, and was admitted into a hospital mental ward. I am sure if my friend had not called, i would have killed myself. I am also on and have been on Zoloft for a few years. Never have I had a break down of this type. The other scary thing was when I was in the hospital, NO doctor had heard of Chantex. After a few days of being off chantex, my depression ended and for the most part I was back to normal. All I can say is that if you take this, BE CAREFUL. Was my experience caused from this drug or a rare coincidence?

42. Janelle Says:
    February 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    I have previously taken zyban to stop smoking and did quit for a period of time but started up again. My doctor prescribed me chantix and I have been taking it now for about 2 weeks. I do not drink and have never had any problems with depression. Since I started taking chantix I feel like I am going crazy. I am tired all the time even though i am sleeping normally. I am having servious problems with anxiety and depression. Like I said before I have quit before and never ever have I have these side effects from stopping smoking! This appears to be a way more common thing than what the makers of chantix want people to believe and consumers should be warned! Also it is extreamly dangerous for people that are the sole caretakers of minor children. I am a single mother of a five year old and the reason I am quiting taking chantix is because I am worried about her safety if I continue taking the medication. This is not a safe drug and should not be avalible or at the very least you should have to be under close supervision!

43. Valerie B Says:
    February 16th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    I was in my third week of taking Chantix when I became withdrawn and seriously depressed. My husband and children were struck by my behavior change from a bubbly, outgoing woman to an uncommunicative one who preferred to be alone, preferably in bed. I became uncommunicative and gave only cryptic reply to my family’s inquiries as to how I felt. I began to believe that no one loved me, that my life as not worthwhile and began entertaining thoughts of ending it all.

    On Thursday the 14th of February, a friend who stopped by the house was amazed at my state and mentioned the recent news of the adverse effects of Chantix on some persons. Neither I or my family had at this point connected the dots. On Friday the 15th of February, my older daughter related that her girlfriend’s parents had a friend who committed suicide while on Chantix. He was wealthy and had no apparent serious problems or issues in his life.

    At this juncture, after conferring with my daughter, my husband decided to take me off Chantix. I had already taken one Chantrix on that Friday morning but once the drug was removed I began to be my old self by evening.

    I am writing this note on February 16, 2008 and am happy to relate that I am my old self again.
    VCB

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44. matt Says:
    February 18th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    i’m a 25 mentally and physically healthy person who wanted to quit dipping (smokeless tobacco), so my dad told me about chantix. during the first three weeks or so i was fine and had stopped dipping. the only real side effect i had was the vivid dreaming, which was actually kinda cool as long as the dreams were wierd or humurous. in the fourth week however i started to notice my change in moods. i’ve always been able to handle stress very well, but now i was feeling hopeless, angry, then sad and i was also not hardly sleeping at all. my dreams were no longer cool, now i was waking up scared, and thinking what the hell was that! i was not using tobacco however, yeeeah. in about the fifth week the dreams got worse to where i was hurting my friends and i would wake up really paranoid and delusional. i got more depressed and angry and began to think my friends hated me. i was even convinced that one of my friends wives was cheating on him because i thought i saw someone leaving out his backdoor at 5:00 in the morning. but i still wasn’t using tobacco, yeeeah! my body started feeling really anxious like i was tingling inside. i would do pushups or run but still felt anxious. the only thing i could think was it had to be the chantix because i take no other medications. i did start to drink late on in the program but i was so depressed it was the only thing that took the edge off. i stopped taking chantix three days ago and still don’t feel normal. i quit hanging out with my friends and my grandmother keeps asking me whats wrong, i just tell her i’m not getting any sleep (true) or something like, i’m just sad i don’t have a girl to spend valentines day with. i wish i had just kept dipping or tried cold turkey to quit instead of feeling like i’m literally going freakin crazy. when will i start to feel better?

45. terrif Says:
    February 22nd, 2008 at 3:50 am

    I’ve come across these very helpful postings only by searching for answers explain the last 3 weeks of my life. I’m a non-drinker- very successful career woman with a wonderful husband of 14 years, an amazing 4 year old son– whom I began lashing out at constantly shortly after starting Chantix. I thought I was having some psychotic form of PMS or something, as it was about 10 days before my period.
    I felt strongly that I needed to leave my family- whom I couldn’t stand to be in the same room with at this point. Last Sunday (17th) my desire to leave my family for their own good was solidified after I attacked my own child because he didn’t move out of my way fast enough- I spanked him so hard and so many times I left welts on his behind- and I COULD NOT STOP MYSELF. My husband lashed out at me verbally- and a switch fipped inside my head. I started to carefully plan my “accidental” death- at this point, I knew it wasn’t PMS anymore- since my period was now over- therefor, I believed I was going crazy- and my family would be better off without me. I had to wait a couple days to do it- to wrap up the lose ends, clean the house for one last time, donate all my clothes and shoes, give away all the food items my family wouldn’t bother to use when I was gone, give away my pets (husband didn’t care for them anyhow) and since it was a sunday when I made this plan, I had to wait a couple days to take my two older dogs (on medications) to the vet to be put down. I planned to put my husband on his flight Tuesday, and made arrangements to drop my son off with my parents for “a few days, so I could have a break”. Luckily, Tuesday morning I was horrible to my child again (emotionally) and after sending him to daycare in tears- I broke down- and called my doctor to please help me, something was really really wrong.
    They had received the bulletin from the FDA the day before, and knew immediately what was the problem. I was taken off Chantix immediately, and am on day 3 without it. My son is still gone with my parents- as a precaution- and although I am getting much better, I’m not sure I’ll ever overcome the guilt I feel for what I did. He walks on egg shells around me, and if I move suddenly he flinches. I also hope that I can recover my closest friends- who I said horrible nasty things to in order to get them to leave me alone while I was trying to finish my preparation for my death- the “accident” I was going to have while yammering away on my cell phone and crossing in front of a logging truck around the curve… just another distracted driver.

    I don’t take other medications, except ibuprophen for a headache here or there. I’ve never had any issues with depression or crazy behavior. No family history of psychiatric problems.
    Chantix works well- although I continued to smoke the whole time I took it- even though I didn’t really feel like I needed one.

    If you do decide to take Chantix- be careful, and plan for some additional expenses besides just the prescription costs. I had to replace all of the food in the house today, and will need to get some more clothes and shoes eventually… until I feel well enough to go shopping, I’ll just keep washing the clothes off my back every night- since that’s all I’ve got left. :-)

46. Mia Says:
    February 24th, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    I started Chantex 7 days ago, I have experienced vivid dreams, and noticed about 4 days ago that I am very angry. I have no tolerance for life’s little inconviniences. I have a permanent scowel on my face, co workers have noticed, friends have noted that I do not look like my same happy self.
    I need to quit smoking, so… I will try to finish the starter pack, but will remain alert to any worsening of these side effects. I have read all of the preceeding comments on this medication. This is a perfect example of an informed decesion. Pfizor take note. I should have had this information prior to begining my “trip”.

47. Kelly Says:
    February 28th, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    Today is my 10th day on Chantix. After taking it for 6 days I was down to 2 cigs a day. I have been smoke free for 3 days now. At first it made me feel a little lightheaded then went away after a couple days. Then when I started taking the higher dose of 1mg twice a day I had the same sleepy feelings. Chantix has given me insomnia real bad since my increased dose which i will start taking a sleeping pill tonight for that. Aside from this I think this is a miracle drug! I have been a smoker for 20 years and have NEVER been able to quit until now. I don’t even have the urge really to smoke. I think people should read the horror stories and learn from them. The only bad stories I have even heard about were on the internet. I know 10 people who have quit on Chantix with none of these side affects. This may or may not be a way for some sue happy people to make a penny. I can’t be the judge of that but can say THANK YOU CHANTIX!!!

48. Michelle Says:
    March 2nd, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    I started taking Chantix at the beginning of January,2008 because I was smoking about 2 packs a day. About 2 weeks into it I started to experience increased depression and suicidal thoughts and yes I am also taking Paxil but I have been on that 2 years without a problem. I am also having increased gas and my concentration has been off since I took Chantix. I am currently taking 18 credit hours in college and was an A and B student until I started taking Chantix and now I am an F student because no matter how much I study it doesn’t stick anymore. I am very upset because it has possibly taken everything I have worked for.

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50. Terry Says:
    March 4th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    I was very concerned about starting Chantix because of stories I’ve heard over the internet, but I have heard very good things from people I know, some people experience fitfull dreams.
    I have been taking Chantix for 2 weeks and am amazed at how little I actually think about cigarettes. I have been smoking from the age of 12 and am now 46, 34 years. I could never ever be without a cigarette, not for a second, I would stop at a store if I had one second of a problem finding my cigs in my purse, just because 2 packs are better than one. I would never leave the house without double & triple checking that my smokes were with me. I kept an emergency cig in the bottom of my console, no matter how old or dried out it would get. I had cigs in the freezer and tabacco to roll my own in an emergency.
    I have been thru things that would make most people cringe, all of my life. My mother was an alcholic and married 12 times = 12 drunk, mean, nasty stepdads, yep not a good thing, I ran away at age 14, I had my first baby by the time I was 15 and in & out of abusive relationships, thrown out of cars, almost drown, lived thru 6 roll over accidents, my ?dad? was a motorcycle gang member, I’ve seen it all. I deserved to smoke, do drugs, drink. I’ve been clean/sober for 17 years but I never figured I could quit smoking, never. But I always wanted to, I hated the addiction, the smell of my house, my car, my childrens health was at stake, stinking ash trays, and my lungs hurt, cant walk up stairs or walk long distance without huffing & puffing, I also had a blip/spot on my mamogram/left breast 8 months ago and I still could not stop even when I was horribly afraid I might have cancer, it made my smoking worse. (its hard to put this all in a nutshell). I’d smell other people & say “do I smell like that?”, gross.
    Anyway I am very positive and upbeat that I can quit now that I am taking this pill. I tried to quit before, always cheated and gained between 20 & 40 lbs. I had cut down to a halve cig. daily the first week and now have been smoke free for 4 days and have great hopes that I can do this. I know I can with the Chantix, this is the first time that I can say I am a non-smoker, I don’t want to stop taking the medicine, I don’t want to smoke again but I am concerned, what if withdrawals are these horrible symptoms, what if I start smoking again and I desperatly don’t want to, I want to see my youngest son graduate.
    I don’t think pharmacitucal drugs are good choices unless under absolutly life threatening situations, I practice homeopathic cures, herbs, vitamins, raw foods, colonix, cleanses, etc.
    It’s very early in the game for me to make serious comments about the outcome of this program but so far I am thrilled to be a non-smoker. I wish you all the best, we don’t deserve to die not being able to breath, and cancer is a horrible illness for the person and the family, not a pretty thing to see or have your family responsible for the bills. I look forward to more information on this product. Blessings for each and every one of you in your recovery.

51. Jessica Says:
    March 4th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    My Fiance was on Chantix for about a month. The medication made him really crazy. He started talking about gingerbread men and it was really odd. That was also when he posted messages on his myspace about suicide and where he was in his life and how it wasnt worth it. He is 29 years old. This isnt how he acts. Since quiting he has 24 CONSTANT sickness, doesnt feel well, and seriously confused about life and everything. he has NOT gotten better. It is weird. He took it just before they came out and said it was bad. He has not taken it for a couple months and it hasnt gotten better.

    WHAT can be done about this??

    Im affraid to leave him alone when I go to work. They cant get away with this, This medication was to better his life, but it has done nothing but ruin it.

52. Scott Says:
    March 12th, 2008 at 12:14 am

    I started taking chantix (a quit smoking drug) about a month ago, at first it looked like this was the ticket, I went from a pack a day to nothing in 1 week, cool huh? Then it hit me.
    It started with a low level irritated feeling then went to extreme agitation to border line homicidal thoughts, ended up at suicidal.
    I have never had anything that has screwed up my thought process like this in my entire life.
    I stopped taking it about a week ago but still my brain hasn’t recovered, today I contemplated checking myself into a psyche ward as 1 minute I’m fine the next I have overwhelming thoughts of the most severe agitation you could ever imagine.
    This drug is in my estimation very dangerous, you want to feel HELL take it.
    Nothing on this earth is worth what chantix has made me feel, I hate the fact that a substance has made me feel this way, for what it’s worth don’t take this drug, this is by far the worse ride I have ever been on and I can’t wait till it’s out of my system, I pray that it doesn’t have permanent effects.
    Buyer BEWARE.

53. paula Says:
    March 19th, 2008 at 3:02 am

    I started taking it and tried to stop smoking after the first week ooh my god i got to feeling like i could eat a cigerette i craved it so bad then came the feeling of being angery all the time i felt like i could kill some one i was yelling at everybody i didnt like what i had become so i like all but 3 days of the first month left to take but i stop taking it thats when my aunt told me about people having problems with it not to mention the crazy dreams i was having while taking it im just thankfull i stoped when i did….

54. Nora Says:
    March 20th, 2008 at 9:40 am

    My sister committed suicide in October 2007 while taking Chantix. I also started Chantix last year, however I discontinued the drug due to the nausea and dizziness. I am 5′7″ and struggle to maintain a 3 digit weight, I couldn’t afford the nauseu and dizziness. My sister stayed on Chantix. She killed herself 10 days after I had stayed with her for a week and I saw no indication of her being suicidal. I do not trust drug companies or drugs not on the market for a minimum of 5 years.

55. Thayis Says:
    March 24th, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I took Chantix for 4 months, and I did quit smoking. , but the side effects are horrible. I have sleepness, severe anxiety, and crying spells.I am going to the doctor today and hope he can help me. I actually thought I was losing my mind. Anyone reading this thinking about taking Chantix, DON”T, try something else. This pill messes too much with your mind.

56. Josh Says:
    March 26th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    So far ive been on chantix for a little over 2 weeks. Only side effects I have had was the upset stomach ( which stopped after a couple days and i started eating before I took it) and crampy stomach, and LOTS of gas lol. Other then that I was a smoker that smoked a little over 2 packs a day and now i smoke none. This is a great pill. And like any other pill out there, there will be side effects.. There isnt a pill out there that doesnt.. And whats right for one person isnt right for everyone.. I would reccommend this pill to anyone who asks. Its helped me..

57. John Says:
    March 27th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    I have been on the drug now for 70 days and have been smoke free. I have had vivid dreams but not nightmares. I have not had any thoughts of suicide or trying to hurt myself. I have been smoke free for 70 and love it. The money alone that I spent, now thats crazy. GOOD LUCK

58. Tanya B Says:
    April 2nd, 2008 at 10:13 am

    I was so ready to go to my doctor this morning and ask for Chantix. I’m a little scared now! The thought of having suicidal behaviors, and crazy dreams freaks me out. I think i am already mean enough and dont need any help there. I had no idea that so many people believe that Chantix is responsible for this. My sister in law asked her doctor for Chantix and she refused to give it to her because of reports of depression and suicide. I really thought some of the things she was telling me she heard about was a little much, but after reading these blogs I see they are not. I am very confused, but at the same time I need to quit smoking! If you would like to communicate with me personally and really get into the dreams and the feeling please email me so i can make a decision on what I should do. My email address is Lilmisschik@hotmail.com Thanks!!

59. Gayle Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    I am a 46 year old female, smoked since age 15 or 16, a pack a day, I finally decided to quit, I started reading a book called The Easy Way by Allen Carr. I figured I would also take Chantix. Two weapons against this war is better than one…I thought…. I didnt get sick from the Chantix, by day seven, (you are supposed to quit on the 8th day) I didnt feel ready to quit, I still wanted a cigarette. I decided to finish my book, I had saved the last 2 chapters knowing you are supposed to quit at the end of the book. I have to say, the book is what helped me quit!!! I felt ready, it has been 23 days today, BEWARE OF THE CHANTIX, I had to stop taking Chantix 2 days ago. Like a lot of other people, I was crying all the time, my husband of 24 years actually was thinking of leaving, all i do is cry and complain to him, this is not my normal personality!!!!!! My thought process isnt right. I cant function at work, not good!!! I would not reccomend Chantix. I would reccomend reading “The Easy Way” If that could help me quit it can help anyone!!!!
    Gayle

60. M. Johnigan Says:
    April 24th, 2008 at 12:43 am

    My husband was prescribed Chantix in February. 1 to 2 weeks into taking these pills he would wake-up, talking about his dreams and how weird they were. He also had lost about 20lbs. He had no appetite. While into 3 to 4 weeks of taking these pills my husband and I were discussing how angry, and mean he had been became. He began yelling and as if he was in a trance began hitting me violently so much so that I had cuts inside my mouth from my teeth. I started yelling for him to stop, and only then did he stop and like a robot walked away…
    I knew this was not the man that I had just married in December…..

    Anyone that knows him knows him to be a very fun-loving, kind-hearted person….This was not in his character.

    Upon returning back to the home I kept asking him why, what happened and he could’nt remember
    needless to say I thought this was some crap and this was unacceptable… And while sitting at my dining room table I started reading the fact sheet on Chantix that we got from the pharmacist and there is was, some of his symptoms, vivid dreams, aggressiveness, I thought may-be it’s something to this.

    We went to the doctor the next-day he read all the latest information on this mind-altering drug and immediately apologized to me and my husband…. and told us that his behavior was linked to Chantix and to stop taking immediately. Phizer COULD NOT have done extensive research for this drug on humans. Some things should not be left up to the lab mice….
    This is peoples lives everything doesn’t have a price tag to it..

61. Peyton Davis Says:
    April 28th, 2008 at 11:05 am

    I took Chantix to quit smoking. I had no severe side effects as described above. I became a little depressed but took in to consideration that I was losing my “best friend” so to speak.
    I must say that some of the stories I’ve heard sound much like alcohol induced psychosis/blackouts. Alcohol is also a depressant so it probably isn’t smart to take the two in combination. I don’t drink so I wouldn’t know what kind of effects that would have. I must say that to some degree Chantix saved my life. I was a slave to cigarettes for nearly half of my life. I also have quite a few friends who have been successful with Chantix. I am confident that I would recommend it to my friends (who don’t drink).

62. Ken Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    I have been a recovering alcoholic for well over a year. I thought that if I could give up drinking that I could quit smoking also. I had my doctor perscribe chantix for me. In my second week of taking this I didn’t realize that I was becoming severly depressed. I did not want to go to work,be around people, ect. Guess what? Yes I went straight for the bottle. Now I am back in trouble with the court system again. After doing much thinking about what suddenly had came over me to start drinking again, I realized that it was the chantex making me depressed. I immediatly quit taking this medicine and now I feel like I am back to my old sober selfe again. I urge anyone with alcohol problems to think very long and hard about taking chantex.

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65. Jim Says:
    May 30th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    My wife and I took Chantix for 3 months and just recently finished the prescription. We both have smoke for 30 years and have been smokefree for 3 months now. Instead of buying the cigarettes, we have been putting our money in a clear jar and leave it on our kitchen counter to see everyday. Today, we have over $800.00 in that jar and plan to take a really nice vacation in February and pay cash for the trip instead of charging it. Thank you Chantix!!!!

66. toby Says:
    June 4th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    I was a smoker for 50 years, I had tried everything from hypnosis, patches, gum, laser, you name it I tried it, but the pain of withdrawal was so bad that I just continued to smoke. I knew about the side effects but I really wanted to quit and was willing to face the side effects head on. Well, I had no side effects whatsoever, my sister did as did her son, but not me. I feel that the support system that they provide either by phone or the internet is one of the main reasons I was able to really quit. I swear by Chantix, I have been a non smoker for over a year and that pack of smokes now buys a gallon of gas.

67. lisa Says:
    June 5th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    I took chantix when it first came out…. i have smoked since i was 12… so thats 45 years.. nothng ever worked.. this was a miracle drug… didnt know about any side effects then. I know when i started on the two pills a day… i never thought of having a cigarette… then one day after taking chantix for a month and a half!!! i woke up totally covered in hives… my neighbor rushed me to the hospital.. i was all swollen and covered from head to toes…. Unfortunatly i was allergic to the chantix and had to stop taking it… and im back to smoking….

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69. George Says:
    June 13th, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    I have been taking Chnatix for almost a month and have had the “normal” side effects such as dreams and nausea right after taking it. I also find it a bid harder to get a good nights sleep. HOWEVER, these are all listed on the label as possible side effects, and I have not had a single smoke since my quit date. This is a miracle drug to me and I would recommend it to anyone and just let them know to be aware of the possible depression. All drugs have possible side effects! That is why they are drugs. This has been a miracle pill for me.

70. KeriLynn Says:
    June 19th, 2008 at 9:44 am

    I was taking Chantix for 2 1/2 weeks. The first week I was great on top of the world. I felt like I struck gold. Then BAM, out of nowhere, here comes Psycho. I was on a rollercoaster. My Fiancé thought I was PMSing the worst he has ever, ever seen. NASTY, accusing him of not loving me, not doing anything for me, Feeling like I was a slave to everyone. Nasty and paranoid to my Stepson, who is 8 years old. I felt as if I was in a trance or a fog. I had NO idea what the side effects were. When the mood swings got so bad and the pill was wearing off, I could feel my brain coming out of the clouds, I told my Fiancé that I think it is the Chantix. I told him, I noticed I was in a great mood the day before. I didn’t take it during the day until about 2:00pm at work. Within 15 Minutes of taking the pill, I became the Devil. Satan was coming out of my body. The next day, I waited a little while before taking the pill and I was fine, in a great mood. 15 mins after I took the pill. I got this horrible pain in my stomach, cramping and here comes the anti-Christ. My Fiancé told me he was very worried about me. He asked me if I lost my mind. He wanted to take me to see someone. That was the last day I took the pill. I have not smoked in 3 weeks and I am doing fine without the PILL. Today I decided to see what the side effects were. I am shocked to see all of these people feeling the same way. I am just glad I stopped before it did any serious damage. Believe me, I was on the way to self destruction. I was telling a friend, it felt as if something took over my mind. I probably could have killed someone and NEVER would have phased me. This is dangerous Stuff!! My Fiancé got to the point were he Said, He would rather me smoke and risk dealing with me dying of Lung cancer, then to deal with that person again. If it comes down too Smoking or taking this crap….. KEEP SMOKING!!!!!
    AND NO, I DON’T WORK FOR THE CIGERETTE COMPANY’S. THE FDA NEEDS TO PULL THIS MIND ALTERING CRAP OFF OF THE SHELVES. I HEARD THEY ARE PLANNING ON GIVING THIS TO PEOPLE COMING OFF DRUGS. PLEASE DON’T LET THE FDA DO THIS TO PEOPLE. SAVE LIVES. DUMP THE PILLS DOWN THE TOILET.
    If you are going to take this pill, PLEASE have your family and friends read this information. You may not know that you are acting out. Believe them when they tell you, you are different.

71. Briana Says:
    June 24th, 2008 at 12:24 am

    I took Chantix for about 3 weeks until I realized I was getting angry over nothing. My husband would sneeze and I would yell at him. I was much happier smoking than I am now. I stopped taking the Chantix not long after and am still having side effects from it. I wish I would have researched the drug more before getting gung-ho to stop smoking. I had good intentions, but it wasn’t worth it

72. Mike Says:
    June 24th, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    I started taking Chantix in Sept 2007 My Doctor started me on 1 pill a day, and I was miserable for 2 1/2 weeks, I had every conceivable (bad) side effect. When I told him I wanted to try the recommended dose (2per day) he agreed. That night 2 hours after taking my pill. My cigarette cravings stopped immediately, along with depression, and anxiety. I stayed on Chantix through the Holidays. I would have stayed on it for a mood stabilizer. I have never felt more “even minded” in my life. My dreams were vivid and wonderful. You have to take the pill with food or it feels like you’ve been kicked in the gut. Oh, and I haven’t had even a puff of a cigarette in 8months. I love Chantix. When they let insurance use it for a mood stabilizer sign me up!! Oh, I also drank with Chantix with no side effects.

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