Haven’t had a smoke in 3 days… want one so bad… I am not going to lie, I have been slightly on edge for the past few days. That makes work interesting considering most of the time I am interacting with someone pretty one on one and my job can be frustrating at times trying to reach a mutual vision and understanding. I love work, don’t get me wrong, and it has kept me busy this week which is perfect. I’m just tired but feel unable to sleep. And this Chantix stuff I am taking to help me quite has some interesting side effects…

Important Safety Information
and Possible Side Effects

What is the most important safety information about CHANTIX?

Some people have had changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX. If you, your family, or caregiver notice agitation, hostility, depression, or changes in behavior, thinking, or mood that are not typical for you, or you develop suicidal thoughts or actions, anxiety, panic, aggression, anger, mania, abnormal sensations, hallucinations, paranoia, or confusion, stop taking CHANTIX and call your doctor right away. Also tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems before taking CHANTIX, as these symptoms may worsen while taking CHANTIX.

Is there other important safety information?

Some people can have serious skin reactions while taking CHANTIX, some of which can become life-threatening. These can include rash, swelling, redness, and peeling of the skin. Some people can have allergic reactions to CHANTIX, some of which can be life-threatening and include: swelling of the face, mouth, and throat that can cause trouble breathing. If you have these symptoms or have a rash with peeling skin or blisters in your mouth, stop taking CHANTIX and get medical attention right away.

Use caution driving or operating machinery until you know how CHANTIX may affect you.

You should not use CHANTIX while using other treatments to quit smoking. Tell your doctor if you use other treatments to quit smoking.

What are the most common side effects?

In clinical trials, the most common side effects of CHANTIX include:

• Nausea (30%)
• Sleep problems (trouble sleeping, changes in dreaming)
• Constipation
• Gas
• Vomiting

These are not all the side effects of CHANTIX. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

A side effect is a negative or positive effect related to a medicine based upon clinical studies.

Tell your doctor about these side effects that bother you or that do not go away.

I was a little scared to take it at first haha… but honestly it has really helped so far. I get a little sick in the morning when I take it, and sleep has never really been my strong point. My dreams have been very loud and proud which I am not use too. But othere then that, I say if your looking to quite, try it out. It’s really just been hard to break the habit now, and that makes me cranky.