New med to quit smoking... who heard of it/tried it? - GoFuckYourself.com

Mediachick · 07-11-2007, 03:53 PM

Im going to quit smoking pretty soon and my doctor prescribed me a 'brand new' medication that just went on the market called CHAMPIX. The program lasts 12 weeks during which you have to take 2 pills a day which are supposed to keep the transmittors in your brain that 'wants' nicotine.

Anyone heard of it or tried it? Im a bit hesitant about these new medications... I tried Zyban years ago; didnt do a thing on me.

Any info?

After Shock Media · 07-11-2007, 03:58 PM

I know welbutrin works for many, when I was on it I instantly no longer wanted cigs.

Peaches · 07-11-2007, 04:00 PM

I stopped cold turkey 20+ years ago. It's the only thing that works, IMO.

BV · 07-11-2007, 04:10 PM

I have a whole box here of Chantix (-1 pill)

Fuck that shit, made me feel too weird and not myself. I don't like shit fucking with my brain chemistry like that.

I even started a thread about it, no responses :-( http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hlight=chantix

aico · 07-11-2007, 04:11 PM

Best medicine to quit smoking is a mirror. Look into it. Either you care about what you see enough to quit, or you don't.

Cyber Fucker · 07-11-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I know welbutrin works for many, when I was on it I instantly no longer wanted cigs.

It's the same medication as zyban

Well, I think the strong will and attitude are more important factors...

Mediachick · 07-11-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BV

I have a whole box here of Chantix (-1 pill)

Fuck that shit, made me feel too weird and not myself. I don't like shit fucking with my brain chemistry like that.

I even started a thread about it, no responses :-( http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hlight=chantix

That's what scares me about these meds... thanks for your

Mediachick · 07-11-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bbwebmaster

It's the same medication as zyban

Well, I think the strong will and attitude are more important factors...

My doc said it is NOT the same as zyban... Sure sounds like the same though

Mediachick · 07-11-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I know welbutrin works for many, when I was on it I instantly no longer wanted cigs.

is wellbutrin the same as champix? if not what's the difference? Glad it worked for you

Mediachick · 07-11-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaches

I stopped cold turkey 20+ years ago. It's the only thing that works, IMO.

I did cold turkey in the past... couldnt handle it. They say it takes a few times before its the right time. Im considering meds and/or nicotine gum in case this time isnt better then the last one. Stress tends to catch up on me and give me terrible cravings.

Peaches · 07-11-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mediachick

I did cold turkey in the past... couldnt handle it. They say it takes a few times before its the right time. Im considering meds and/or nicotine gum in case this time isnt better then the last one. Stress tends to catch up on me and give me terrible cravings.

Oh, in my biggest moment of stress, the first thing I wanted was a cigarette! I swear it's more addictive than anything else out there. A friend even went and bought me a pack. I didn't smoke any though. It's pure willpower and thankfully I'm a stubborn old bitch

If you're talking about Chantix, it's the new Pfizer drug, and it's supposedly very different than what's out there. My sister is a drug rep for them and has been talking about all the classes she's been attending on it.

BV · 07-13-2007, 12:55 AM

Personally I like the nicorette gum, however I currently still smoke. (i have quit with the gum before though for a few months)

I basically was just addicted to the gum afterwards which I guess is better than the smoke.

I could never ween off the gum and somewhere in there I started back smoking.

I smoke a pack a day and usually chew the gum late at night when I get tired of going outside to smoke or run out of cigs in the wee hours.

Or if you have to be someplace where smoking is not permitted the gum will tide you over. Like on a plane, etc etc... it suffices the oral addiction as well where the patch doesnt do that for me.

I'm basically fucked, I have a very addictive personality. Luckily not with illegal drugs or alcohol though. :-)

MikeSmoke · 07-13-2007, 01:18 AM

The addictive properties of nicotine wear off after a few days.
The real "issue" is the psychological one.
And for the *most* part - the people who have trouble quitting are the ones who deep down don't really *want* to quit, for one of a multitude of reasons.

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BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I have a whole box here of Chantix (-1 pill) Fuck that shit, made me feel too weird and not myself. I don't like shit fucking with my brain chemistry like that. I even started a thread about it, no responses :-( http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hlight=chantix Last edited by BV; 07-11-2007 at 04:11 PM..

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MikeSmoke Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,233	The addictive properties of nicotine wear off after a few days. The real "issue" is the psychological one. And for the most part - the people who have trouble quitting are the ones who deep down don't really want to quit, for one of a multitude of reasons. __________________ icq: 541-739-92

07-11-2007, 04:00 PM	#3
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I stopped cold turkey 20+ years ago. It's the only thing that works, IMO.

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aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	Best medicine to quit smoking is a mirror. Look into it. Either you care about what you see enough to quit, or you don't.

07-13-2007, 12:55 AM	#12
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	Personally I like the nicorette gum, however I currently still smoke. (i have quit with the gum before though for a few months) I basically was just addicted to the gum afterwards which I guess is better than the smoke. I could never ween off the gum and somewhere in there I started back smoking. I smoke a pack a day and usually chew the gum late at night when I get tired of going outside to smoke or run out of cigs in the wee hours. Or if you have to be someplace where smoking is not permitted the gum will tide you over. Like on a plane, etc etc... it suffices the oral addiction as well where the patch doesnt do that for me. I'm basically fucked, I have a very addictive personality. Luckily not with illegal drugs or alcohol though. :-)