CHANTIX - PROBLEMS AFTER QUITTING OR WEANING
I did try a lot of water for a couple of days before I talked to the doctor (it hadn't helped at that point). The advice I got from several medical people was NOT to drink extra water since I was retaining water, but really to watch the salt intake (i already quit smoking and drinking coffee, you can't take away my salt too!). I don't know... It seems whatever you do, there is someone telling you to do the opposite. My gut instinct was to push the fluids, and since it worked for you, I will give it a try again. My doctor gave me a prescription for Wellbutrin to help with maintenance. I am going to try a 10 day wean, but if the symptoms come back, I will extend it. Since I was off for 5 days, .5 mg 2X per day is working already. When I am off, I will start the wellbutrin and be vigilant. I don't want to smoke again! (Jun 11, 2007 | post #32)
CHANTIX - PROBLEMS AFTER QUITTING OR WEANING
Thanks Viki- I have to admit, I took a Chantix pill last night before I went to bed. Emotionally, I feel wonderful. I am awake at 4:30, but at least I don't want to cry. I will call the doctor today and find out what they suggest. They weren't very concerned about the water retention, my blood pressure has dropped to normal since I quit (yes!) and I don't have any other symptoms like chest pain or breathing problems, so they wanted me to stay on. My ankles were so swollen that I was embarrassed to wear skirts, capris or sandals, not to mention it was very uncomfortable. Having said all that, even with this problem going off the medication, I would do it again, and recommend it to someone who wants to quit. I just wish I had a better idea of what to expect before I started. Being Smoke free for over 4 weeks, it definitely worth it!! (Jun 11, 2007 | post #26)
CHANTIX - PROBLEMS AFTER QUITTING OR WEANING
I am so glad I found this site! I quit smoking on May 12. I started having major problems with water retention, so I talked to the doctor. The doctor thought it was probably because of the chantix, and I decided to go off Chantix with my doctor's ok. I wondered why there wasn't a taper off if there was a taper on, but the doctor and the pharmacist said it was ok to just quit. I have been miserable. It is like I am going through nicotine withdrawal now, I feel truly depressed and I want to smoke. I still have plenty of Chantix left (I had just filled a prescription for my next month). I will talk to my doctor about going back on with a ween off period. I will deal with swollen ankles for another week or two if I can be happy again! (Jun 10, 2007 | post #24)
