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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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mariabaxter 09/18/2015

I took the ful dose yesterday in the starter Pac as directed. But the full pill made me really anxious high strung and just not myself. I didn't take any pill today until around 8pm i started to feel side effects. So i took half a pill. My question to you all is has this pill worked on a lower dose for anybody?

grannie 09/18/2015

Hi, I have not taken Chantix nor do I know anything about it. However, I have a friend who used it and had a heart attack. I would suggest you consult your Doctor just to be safe.

Many people take it but some cannot.

debraccc 09/19/2015

Hi I tried champix and had to take a lower dose as it prevented me from sleeping.
It still seemed to work. I hope it works for you -:)

littlemac 09/19/2015

I used to cut my chantix in half and take it with a full glass of water. The half dose worked for me.
After I quit smoking and I felt confident to quit taking chantix I went to quarter of a dose and then a quarter every other day to wean myself. It worked that way for me.
Hope Chantix works for you too.
Let me know if you have any other questions. I would be glad to help!
(((Hugs))) for support

gracenme 09/19/2015

yes a lower dose worked for me , I took 0.5 the whole time, when I tried taking ore I got side affects.

MsBlank1 09/19/2015

I took Wellbutrin which is the same as Chanix (that is what my doctor told me).
I had to go to the ER on the third day. It gave me awful anxiety and panic attacks. I threw the meds AND the cigarettes away. I felt like I was having a stroke and or a heart attack.
I went cold turkey and am now in my 3rd year quit.
If I had known the side effects would hit me like that......IDK......I would probably still be smoking.

Qwit4Good 09/19/2015

I had difficulty with Chantix even at the half dose with it's interference in sleep - however, my sister quit with Chantix to full dose and my doctor quit with just a half dose, never going higher.

MayberryDeb 09/19/2015

Hi Maria and welcome to the 'family' of quitters. I took Chantix with almost No side effects. The ONLY problem I had with it was very bizarre dreams. Many that I know did just great on 1/2 a dose. You have to do what your body will tolerate. Wishing you TONS of luck. Stick with us and let us help.

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