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I started Chantix yesterday. The stuff is truly amazing. I forgot my cigarettes at my sister-in-laws this afternoon. I've noticed that I haven't had a cigarette, but that's about it. Normally, I'd have gone ahead and bought another pack.

My wife's amazed, too. No grouchiness, no pacing the floor wanting a cigarette.

Side effects have been minimal, and were most pronounced the first day; namely, a wicked buzz that I eventually slept off. No nausea (been careful to take it with food) or anything.

You'd think that being 6 days from my quit date, I'd feel desperate to cram in every cigarette I could, but there's no panic. For the first time since I can remember, going to get cigarettes seems like more trouble than it's worth.

Thanks to everyone on this thread for all their help.

"Side effects have been minimal, and were most pronounced the first day; namely, a wicked buzz that I eventually slept off."

Hehe. That first dose buzz was awesome! It was like a mega adrenaline rush. Too bad it never came back.....

Good to hear you are doing well with it. Stopping completely on day 7 is easier than you can imagine. In the next day or two you will find yourself looking forward to it like a child does Christmas. Also, if you haven't already, use the online support program and visit it daily.

All riiiight Flaming!!

To me, it was like when I would think of smoking, I would be surprised at how long it had been since I even thought of it. Like you and others who are using Chantix...you gotta be there before you can believe it. (Oh Gawd, I sound like a infomercial)

I do get a little nausea if I don't eat something with the pill but that's not unusual for me.

Keep us posted!

You'd think that being 6 days from my quit date, I'd feel desperate to cram in every cigarette I could, but there's no panic. For the first time since I can remember, going to get cigarettes seems like more trouble than it's worth.

I started Chantix 3 weeks ago, after reading this thread. I have been dipping Copenhagen, along with smoking cigarettes and cigars since age 14 (27 years). Since starting the habit I have tried to quit several times, but have never gone more than 18 hours without nicotine. I would literally be non-functioning until I got some nicotine.

I quit on my quit date and have not had nicotine in any form since. I have had no side effects except for vivid dreams and some very mild nausea/queasiness. I have had no withdrawal symptoms at all, and while I have had the "desire" for nicotine, I have not had the "need."

This drug has truly been a miracle for me. My inability to quit nicotine has dogged me for 10-15 years, and I can not describe the positive effect this has had on my psyche.