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To wean or not to wean?

aeris7
aeris7
Good morning everyone. I have been on Chantix since 7-18 and smoke free since 7-25. The University Tobacco research doctor called me back and told me I could stop the Chantix. After reading some posts and getting some advice from a Chantix website and DS, I have decided to wean myself off the Chantix (go down to one a day) instead of cold turkey. According to the doctor, none of the many people participating in the study had any negative side affects when stopping the Chantix, due to intense screening of applicants. I am not sure I am making the right decision here and would appreciate advice from anyone who would like to share their experience. Thanks!
shevie
shevie
I don't have Chantix experience, so I can't speak from that perspective, but IMO if you feel more comfortable easing yourself off the Chantix, then take that route. It is a gentler path than stopping outright.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Everybody is different, and you seem to have had a good experience using Chantix...why don't you just go a week taking one, then stop and see what happens, Like I told you, Chantix isn't anything like an anti-depressant that uses chemicals to balance you...that is why you can't just stop taking those, it would have adverse effect on your chemicals in your blood stream. Chantix is simply a nicotine receptor blocker...and if you feel strong enough with your quit, there is no reason to keep taking it...but if you go off and start struggling, take one a day and see how you feel...Good Luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with wils on this one, follow your gut. I only took it for three weeks personally, as I kept forgetting to take it!

CONGRATULATIONS ON AN AWESOME QUIT AERIS7!!!!
aeris7
aeris7
Thank you so much everyone for all the advice! I guess I got myself worked up for nothing because I survived just fine on weaning down to one Chantix a day. Of course I will always stay on guard and take it one day at a time.
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