Quit smoking - day 3

[SuperSix]

Have to post - maybe help someone else quit.

I am using Chantix. A new drug that a: Makes cigs taste like crap, b: Blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain.

Seems to be working fine. I cheated the first day, was out drinking and playing pool, took a few puffs, it was gross. The hardest part is just the routines. Seems to be getting easier each day.

I love not wondering if I have enough cigarettes, if I have a lighter, do I have to stop and get more, etc. I seem tp be coughing up less phlegm too.

http://www.chantix.com/

Anyone else use this drug here?

Mark

 

[dpert1]

Best of luck bud, let us know WHEN YOU SUCCEED!!!

 

[Gunslinger08]

Congrats so far. I think you're going to be amazed at how much better food tastes in a few weeks.

 

[JohnCU]

is this the same one that causes suicidal thoughts?

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: JohnCU
is this the same one that causes suicidal thoughts?

No - I don't think so. THat may be Zyban, which is also an anti-depressant. At least I have never seen that as a side-effect.

Thanks for all the kind posts!

 

[Injury]

Good luck buddy.

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: SuperSix

Originally posted by: JohnCU
is this the same one that causes suicidal thoughts?

No - I don't think so. THat may be Zyban, which is also an anti-depressant. At least I have never seen that as a side-effect.

Thanks for all the kind posts!

Found this on Wikipedia:

In November 2007, the FDA announced it had received post-marketing reports that patients using Chantix for smoking cessation had experienced several serious symptoms, including suicidal ideation and occasional suicidal behavior, erratic behavior, and drowsiness. It is unknown whether the psychiatric symptoms are related to the drug or to nicotine withdrawal symptoms, although not all patients had stopped smoking.

FDA is aware of a highly-publicized case of Carter Albrecht who was shot to death by his neighbor after, in the apparent state of delirium, hitting his girlfriend and trying to force the entry in the neighbor's house.[5] Although in this case the delirium appeared to be caused by taking varenicline with a high dose of alcohol, FDA asked Pfizer for additional cases that might be similar. The FDA also recommended that health care professionals and patients watch for behavioral and mood changes.

Good luck but be careful.

 

[Tiamat]

good luck! 30 year habit is going to be quite tough, but it seems you have the will to see it through!

 

[FoBoT]

less phlegm FTW!

good luck :sun:

 

[effee]

What is the effect on the liver and kidneys by taking this drug? Is it heavy on the liver and kidneys? might try this out to help quit the habit as well..

 

[XZeroII]

Good luck!

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: effee
What is the effect on the liver and kidneys by taking this drug? Is it heavy on the liver and kidneys? might try this out to help quit the habit as well..

Not sure. I did a fair amount of research, but never saw the suicidal thoughts connection.

I have had no such thoughts, none of the side effects, and no nicotine withdrawal symptoms yet.

My sense of smell has gotten better, now smoke, and people that recently smoked stink to me. I may take my car and get the carpets shampooed, as well as my place.

I still want to smoke, because of the routine, but it tastes horrible, and there's no effect from the nicotine - makes it feel like a really useless venture (Like it isn't already?)

I figured that I have NOT smoked nearly 80 cigs in the past 3 days. (avg 1.5pk/day, give or take), and about 10.00.

To me, Chantix has been a perfect drug. YMMV.

 

[TBone48]

Good for you! Stay strong, you have my best wishes.

 

[BoomerD]

Never tried Chantix, (too new) but when I quit in 2004, I used the Nicoderm patches. Helped quite a bit, although, according to my wife, I was somewhat less than pleasant to be around...:shocked:
Unfortunately, I fell off the wagon about 18 months later...tried to quit again in 2006...lasted about 2 months then started chipping...one here, one there, pretty soon, it was one per day, then 2-3 per day, finally, I said fuck it and started openly smoking again...
Best of luck to ya...it's a dammed hard habit to break. The first few days are the toughest physically, after that, it's the mental part of the habit that can kick your ass...the things that you habitually smoked while/after doing, like while drinking, after a meal or after sex...those times may be the hardest times for you...but, with persistance and strong will, you CAN do it...:thumbsup:

 

[skyking]

coughing up less stuff, ha ha!
In a year, your lungs will be largely back to normal. Food will taste different, things will smell better. Good on ya man, best of luck.

 

[Raiden256]

Nice job!

Chantix is really supposed to be the real deal. I've known several people (long time smokers) that were able to quit using this when nothing else ever worked.

Good luck, and keep it up!

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Food actually starts tasting different/better after you quit smoking? This is the first time I'm hearing this.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: SuperSix
Topic Title: Quit smoking - day 3

Topic Summary: After nearly 30 years smoking

Have to post - maybe help someone else quit.

I am using Chantix. A new drug that a: Makes cigs taste like crap, b: Blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain.

Seems to be working fine. I cheated the first day, was out drinking and playing pool, took a few puffs, it was gross. The hardest part is just the routines. Seems to be getting easier each day.

I love not wondering if I have enough cigarettes, if I have a lighter, do I have to stop and get more, etc. I seem tp be coughing up less phlegm too.

http://www.chantix.com/

Anyone else use this drug here?

Mark

Best wishes Mark.

Remember it will take seven years for your lungs to heal.

 

[Alistar7]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
Food actually starts tasting different/better after you quit smoking? This is the first time I'm hearing this.

Once your palate clears it will make a big difference.

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: Alistar7

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
Food actually starts tasting different/better after you quit smoking? This is the first time I'm hearing this.

Once your palate clears it will make a big difference.

True.

A major function in taste (or perception of it) is your sense of smell, which gets much better after you quit.

 

[BoomerD]

In reference to the Zyban comment, I tried Zyban back in 1999 to help quit smoking. The construction company pulled me off the highway (I was driving a boom truck at the time all around the Bay area) because they noticed I had gotten VERY aggressive and prone to instant rage, and the were afraid I'd run some stupid mofo off the road in a fit of rage...:roll: anyway, the Zyban didn't help me quit in the slightest, so after about 3 weeks, I discontinued it. I remember reading at the time about the hazards of "Wellbutrin", which is the product that Zyban is based on...glad I stopped using it...

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Glad to hear it's working out, good luck

 

[Xyclone]

Damn, how addictive are cigarettes? I know my dad tried quitting once (cold turkey), but he had been smoking for about 10 years, not 30. Needless to say, it worked. Now they have prescriptions drugs to get people off cigarettes, and I read somewhere that cigs are overall more addictive than heroin (since it is very easily available, and legal). To the OP, after all those years of smoking, what would happen when you tried to quit cold turkey?

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
Damn, how addictive are cigarettes? I know my dad tried quitting once (cold turkey), but he had been smoking for about 10 years, not 30. Needless to say, it worked. Now they have prescriptions drugs to get people off cigarettes, and I read somewhere that cigs are overall more addictive than heroin (since it is very easily available, and legal). To the OP, after all those years of smoking, what would happen when you tried to quit cold turkey?

Yes - it is said it's one of the strongest addictions.

As far as quitting cold turkey - I have neer tried. I had a medical procedure once (A shot behind both ears, and a drug regimen) that helped me quit for ~6 mos, other than that, I have never tried to quit.

Honestly, I love smoking. It's the smell, social stigma, and health issues that finally made me decide to quit.

That, and my nephew's leukemia has returned, and I am also quitting for him.

Mark

 

[xcript]

:thumbsup: Good luck.