I have just started Chantix and I am kind of afraid of the possible side effect of depression because I am already depressed about some things in my life, namely my step dad (dad) is dying and I thought I had a handle on it, but each morning it’s the first thing I think of and the last thing I think of when I go to sleep.
anyways, should I really worry?
Yes, always be careful. Chantix, among the side effect of depression or anger, can also cause stroke.
My dad took it to quit smoking, and did well while he was on it. Then I believe he took it longer than you are supposed to. He really wanted to quit. It didn’t completely work for him.
Every time he went on a business trip or camping he was tempted. It’s a life-long battle for him.
He did get angry and depressed it seemed. He was acting very upset. It was affecting his behavior.
That’s also because of the amount of stress he’s been under. It should help that he moved out.
I am so sorry about your stepdad jukebox. Maybe it would be easier not to pressure yourself right now with Chantix or quitting, and focus more time on the main issue in your life. Think of it as the less you smoke the better, but cigarettes are a hard addiction much like alcohol for some people. Hugs
My doctor said no because it can cause psychosis.
Chantix worked great to stop me from smoking but the mental side effects were pretty severe.
To be honest, if I was in your situation, I wouldn’t give up right now. Also with regards to drugs similar to Zyban etc, I spoke to a psychiatrist nurse who said they’d seen people admitted to psych wards because of them.
wow, most of the responses were negative, but already I can taste that the cigarettes taste awful? I took Chantix years ago and it worked like a charm. I have no idea why I went back but I did. It’s a matter of health for me that I give up smoking, I’m obese and that’s not a good thing to do when you are fat. If I notice my depression or anger getting out of hand I will consider going off the med. they gave me a month and a half of the meds.