i assume you are talking about chantix? or champix if you are in the uk. ive not taken it, but it is supposed to make the taste of a cig very unappealing. others should comment soon who have actually taken it. until then, read up here on old posts...and check out the "good posts" group for GREAT quitting info and links.

I used Chantix but it did not make me throw up. I only lost my desire to smoke AND my appetite. Some people do get depressed on Chantix so make sure you check with your doctor if it is right for you. It is not a magic pill but I sure do thank Chantix for helping me become free at last for almost 9 months now! Good luck to you and we will be here for you!

I tried Chantix about 3 years ago and although it did take away my desire to smoke- it made me severly depressed and I quit using it. Everyone is different so do ask your doctor.

I just wantec to add- I dont think there is a magic pill that will make you want to quit smoking- much of your success whether your on an NRT or medication comes from your inner desire and committment to quit. Thats why reading up on old posts to gain the motivation to quit helps. Its really more of a psychological that physical thing I think in successfully quitting. So give it a try either way once you feel ready and are prepared. You have nothing to los e and everything to gain. Freedom from the addiction is priceless and wonderful!!!!!!

I am currently using chantix. It has helped with the urges alot. So far, I have not had any adverse affects and have been smoke free for 5 days after a 34 year habit. I am eating more than I should but for now all I am concentrating on is staying stopped smoking. I call it a miracle pill, as I never thought I could go without a cig. But I also had it in my mind that I would not spend another penny on smoking. Whatever your reason to stop, if you have made up your mind, I would certainly give chantix a try. Good luck and keep us posted.

Here is a link to the old posts group mentioned by lovemy2 and forerica

http://dailystrength.org/groups/good-posts

You say you have 'got to' quit not that you 'want to' quit. There is an important difference.

You have got to WANT to do it- more than you want to smoke. When your mind is made up that you want to then it will be much easier.

dun is very right...you must want to quit with every nerve in your body for it to work. also, if you take chantix, use it as an AID to quit smoking..the rest needs to be all you..understand your addiction in order to be successful. its all about a new way of thinking. you have been tricked into thinking you NEED a cigarette in order to be calm or to handle situations. FALSE! (ive been watching too much office..LOL) read allen carrs book, you will find a link to the online free version in the link dunsmokin gave you! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

good luck sweetie...I hope you find something that will help you to quit....
at first if you dont succeed...try and try again....hugs

you can do this- I was saying yesterday that b4 we quit we worry it like a dog with a bone- we do have to reprogram our brain though and admit we are DRUG ADDICTS- WE NEED TO LOOK SMOKING RIGHT IN ITS FACE AND SEE IT FOR WHAT IT IS- A KILLER.

Once we make the jump its really not that bad! A few days of slight discomfort (because our brain keeps wanting to think about them)-

After I flopped a few times- using chantex, lozenges and patch I spent several days on here and on whyquit.com- after the pics I saw Ialmost threw up. I didnt need a pill for that!!- I quit 2 days b4 my quit date- cold turkey- because I WANTED to- after 45 years!
Go To whyquit.com and read- or at leastlook at the pictures in his Ebook "Never Again Another Smoke" by Joel Spitzer. You will see feet and legs amputated cause the circulation was cut off by smoking- and many other things.
Be strong- rewire your brain and jump on in! The water is nice and so are all the friends here!

didn't mean to be so graphic but some of (like me) have to be scared straight!! You will be surprised how soon it becomes a new, good way of life. I' m on day 10 but I can BREATHE, THE WHEEZING IS GOING AWAY- I'm not nearly as nervous as I was!! Doc called me in something mild for stress so I wouldnt pinch pples heads off- and this support group will keep u standing- if that is what YOU want!!