Comments on: Chantix problems were not fully reviewed before drug was approved

By: lu

lu — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:15:06 +0000

oh my god, im considering Chantix because i want to stop the horrible habit of smoking….but this is very scary to read…i dont know what to do now. does anyone used a different drug or another way of quitting that owkrs and will not make you want to kill people or yourself?!?!?!!?

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:27:06 +0000

First, I am and always have been a very happy and positive person, period!! I am very shocked at my behavior because of taking Chantix. I know it is the drug, my family knows it is becausee of Chantix. Again, I am a happy person and to have such a change in behavior because I decided to take a drug(Chantix) that was FDA approved to help me stop killing my self with another approved legal drug (Marlbora)…it is crazy. Some people think its you not the drug ….thats a LIE. CHANTIX WORKS, YES, BUT HOW LONG WILL i PAY THE PRICE? My kids do not know what to think, crazy Mama…Im not even sure why Im writing this….does it matter….wish I could reverse the effects….guess I will wait for dear ol normality to come back one day. I miss me!!!!! Please God bring her back!!!! I hate this person I have become!!!

By: BEAR

BEAR — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:24:27 +0000

MY WIFE WANTED TO LEAVE ME BECAUSE OF BEING SO ANGRY. I HAVE BEEN CHEWING FOR 23 YEARS AND NOW I DONT IT WORKED BUT IT CHANGED MY PERSONALITY AND I AM DEPRESSED

By: charlie

charlie — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:24:25 +0000

I smoked for 30 years took chantix and also kicked the habit, but I to have had kidney pains, doctor doesnt know why. I have had some thougfhts I shouldnt be having and I have extreme mood swings and hostility for minor things that happen I should not lose control like I do now, I never did before, scarry hope this goes away.

By: peter

peter — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:25:43 +0000

i a bi-polar and i started taking chantix a year ago,i finally stopped smoking on my own 6 months ago. my dortor never told me the side affort of this pill, u until about 2 months ago i had the fl for 3 weeks, after the fu was out of my body i was feeling blahhhh, i was so tired all the time, i wanted to sleep, my musacle’s in my whole body was aching, i just could not get out of my way, it took a lot out of me just to walk from my bedroom to bathroom, and alot out of me to walk over to the store and back. it took me a half hour t walk to my doctor’s office which it usually takes me 5 minues t get there, well on may 12th i could not walk. delta ambulance took me to the er and the doctor there told me that chatix was causing all this to my body..shetold me to stop using chantix and i did. so now i am feeling better.. also i was having real bad migrain’s… to me they should take CHANTIX of the market and not use this med anymore….

By: christina

christina — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:21:32 +0000

My husband and I took chantix in 2008 together. We quit smoking only after taking the pills for a few weeks, and we discontinued as soon as we were able. I was also taking welbutrin while I was taking the chantix. I had a lot of nausea, and I had really vivid nightmares. But I had quit smoking, and thought we were fine. About a year later my husband lost his job, and we started back. A few months back we decided it was time to quit. We found what was left of our meds, and began taking the chantix again. Immediately I began feeling wrong. I felt the over powering urge that something wasn’t right. Like the world would end. I couldn’t sleep. I was scared to try. The nightmares were so bad that I stayed awake for days. I started to getting hives, and was getting depressed. I hated myself, and I didn’t trust anyone. I always felt like something was wrong. I felt a zombie at times, and others like I was mental. I begged my husband to help me. He thought I was just losing it. He had no symptoms what so ever. Finaly I cried for 3 days straight wouldn’t talk to anyone. I quit cold turkey after only 2 weeks. It got much worse before it got better. Its been 3 weeks, and some things have gotten better. Its not as extreme but all the paranoia the dreams are still there, just not as often or as severe. I’m scared it wont ever go away. The only thing that I can think is that I wasn’t taking hte welbutrin. I flushed the pills down the toilet. I don’t advise anyone to take it. I would rather die of lung cancer than lose my mind permanently. I’ve already lost my husband because of this. He wouldn’t believe me. I advise anyone. ITs not worth it.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:42:11 +0000

I finally quit smoking after 15 years of doing so by using Chantix. I have been miserable ever since. I took it for three months because I just couldn’t give up that last smoke. It made me incredibly nauseous. Now, I am officially a non-smoker, but I am severely depressed, my brain feels like it’s sloshing around in my head, I have no energy, all the symptoms of Type II diabetes and severe nerve pain near every joint from the waist down. I am hanging onto my relationship by a thread because my personality has completely changed. I mentioned the side effects to my doctor whom I have been seeing for 7 years and he told me not to worry. I trusted him. He trusted Pfizer. Who the hell is accountable for this kind of thing?

By: rt

rt — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:33:41 +0000

All of the comments I’ve see here make me wonder. I’ve been taking Chantix for over 2mths now. I have a history of depression and spoke with my doctor about the side effects. Weighed my options and made a DECISION. The same as anyone else here. Take resposibility for your actions. I feel bad for you if you have had any bad experiences but you should have known the risks before taking the drug. If you didn’t do any research yourself I don’t reakky feel bad for you. Always check out a medication your doctor reccomends do blindly follow what your told. Like I said inform yourself then make a decision and deal with it. Stop blaming everyone for your problems and maybe you can figure out what’s happening to you and have a better life.

By: Beware of Chantix Problems if Considering Drug as Part of New Year’s Resolution | Legal News & Updates Blog - Saiontz, Kirk & Miles

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:43:17 +0000

[...] It is that time of year where people resolve to kick bad habits, and deciding to quit smoking often tops the list for those addicted to nicotine. While Pfizer probably hopes that people will look to their prescription medication Chantix to help them quit, smokers should beware of the many serious, and potentially life-threatening, Chantix problems. [...]

By: Not mixed emotions

Not mixed emotions — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:27:35 +0000

I am baffled that a nurse would state that regardless of the fact that it may have severe (suicide/homicide thoughts) side effects, that the drug shouldn’t be taken off of the market. That is insane! Drugs that cause such issues as this drug obviously does, should not be on the market! There are alternatives to quitting smoking. Die now or later. How bazare! People have smoked for years and many do not die from smoking! Smoking is not healthy, however, I would rather smoke than to turn into a dangerous person to be around where I have little or no control of my emotions/thoughts. I do not believe that this drug is only affecting individuals with mental problems. I believe this drug causes mental problems. This drug is dangerous. It affects lives, and not only the lives of those taking the drug, but also the lives of everyone who care about them. Doctors should be more informed when it comes to prescibing drugs! I do not believe it is a good idea for doctors to receive trips/gifts for promoting drugs. Please do not take this drug. It is causing problems that do not go away simply because you stop taking the drug. I have repeatedly heard individuals state that they are still experiencing problems after a year or more after quitting the drug. Smoking is better than suicide! The pharmacutical companies should look for a less dangerous alternative. It boggles my mind that the FDA would approve this and many other drugs!