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Posted By: Willo_ Champix - 11th Nov 2012 2:59pm
Does any one have a full 12 weel course of champix, i cant get mine free as am working

Its the only stop smoking treatment i have not tried, and even after reading possable side effects am prepered to give it a go.

Nausea.
Headache.
Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Abnormal dreams
Sleepiness or fatigue.
Dizziness.
Change in taste.
Dry mouth.
Disturbances of the gut such as constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort or bloating, indigestion, wind (flatulence).
Increased appetite.
Decreased appetite.
Feeling thirsty.
Inflammation of the nose and throat (nasopharyngitis), sinuses (sinusitis), or lungs (bronchitis).
Shortness of breath, cough or hoarseness.
Throat irritation.
Runny nose.
Snoring.
Mood swings, depression, anxiety, abnormal thinking (see warning section above).
Hallucinations.
Restlessness or agitation.
Changes in sex drive.
Tremor.
Abnormal co-ordination.
Problems with speech.
Reduced sense of touch or taste.
Sensation of ringing or other noise in the ears (tinnitus).
Visual disturbances.
Abnormal intolerance of the eyes to light.
Watery eyes.
Discoloration of the whites of the eyes.
Skin reactions such as rash, itching, acne or sweating.
Increased urination.
Vomiting blood or blood in the stools.
Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis).
Chest pain, awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations) or abnormal heartbeats.
Increased blood pressure or heart rate.
Increased weight.
Joint stiffness, muscle spasms.
Feeling cold
Stroke
Suicidal thoughts, psychosis, aggression or abnormal behaviour (see warning section above).
Heart attack.
Increased blood sugar level or diabetes.
Allergic reaction called angioedema. Stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing or swallowing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat while taking this medicine.
Severe allergic skin reactions. You should stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor if you get a skin rash, peeling or blistering, or sores inside your mouth while taking this medicine
Posted By: Willo_ Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 3:06pm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-509683/Champix-Is-smoking-pill-safe.html

Any one had a good expereince of these
Posted By: missmahjong Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 3:15pm
my god ,what side effects you can get!!!!! i dont smoke but someone i know had a good experience and stopped, and another who didnt get on with them at all!!!
Posted By: Wiggi77 Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 3:29pm
Can you not get them on prescription?
I also haven't tried them because of the side effects. But then again if you read any medicine possible side effects you wouldn't take anything.
My mate gave up 12 months ago with them fine, but his wife had some bad side effects so I think it's a case of giving them a go and finding out if you're ok with them
Posted By: Dilly Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 3:30pm
Originally Posted by BurgerChips

I found these to be great, quit smoking half way through the course no side affects for me, but like a dick started smoking again 2 years later.
Posted By: Rambo Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 4:23pm
They are brilliant in my opinion. Changed the taste of food and drink and I had a couple of bad dreams but all in all, worth it.
Posted By: jaki1 Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 4:51pm
These work for me.
I started them on 17th october and i had my last cigarette 1st november, so have been smoke free for 10 days.
I know it's early days but fingers crossed.

To get Champix you have to go to a stop smoking clinic, they ask you all sorts of questions and then give you a letter , which you have to give to your doctor. The doc will then prescribe you 2 weeks worth(you can only get 2 weeks worth at a time),if you prove you have stopped.
Posted By: jaki1 Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 4:53pm
i also pay for my prescriptions, but because the doc only gives you 2 weeks worth at a time ,you only pay £7.65 every 2 weeks.

The cost of a packet of cigs!
Posted By: ASE71 Re: Champix - 11th Nov 2012 6:27pm
These are worth the money. They actually work. Alas, the side affects got bad for me personally any the doctor said I needed to stop the treatment.
Posted By: Rambo Re: Champix - 12th Nov 2012 8:24pm
I got mine from the nurse at my doctors practice. Didn't need to see a doctor at all. Got 4 weeks the first time then 2 weeks thereafter.
Posted By: Softy_Southerner Re: Champix - 12th Nov 2012 9:01pm
I took them nearly 4 years ago and had no problems but they do have any side effects and I know folks have have taken them and suffered badly.
Anyone who gives your their tablets to you wants shooting IMHO. They are seriously heavy duty tablets and are on prescription for a very good reason.
Posted By: RUDEBOX Re: Champix - 12th Nov 2012 11:11pm
Well said Softy. I agree, proper channels only.
Posted By: reddragon Re: Champix - 13th Nov 2012 12:02am
see the peeps at birkenhead market
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