I did post in the quitting smoking thread, but I think that more people would view this if posted seperately, as well as I can post my experiences with this med and how I do with quitting smoking.
I took my first Champix pill this morning.
One of the reasons I wanted to try it is because many people/studies have shown alot less side effects than with zyban.
I would like to hear from others who have used champix, or know people who have, and whether you/they had side effects, if so, what? And anything else you care to share.
I felt fine, nothing out of the ordinary, up untill a couple hours ago.... approx. 12hrs or so after taking it, my anxiety level rose dramatically.
Now, I have severe panic disorder, which is 95% controlled by meds... meaning I only have panic attacks 1-2 times a month, sometimes less.... generally when I'm very stressed out or going into a new situation.
I'm not highly stressed, and no new situations today.... I have taken all my meds, so its not a case of forgetting my pills. I have not cut back on smoking either. Which all leads me to believe the increased anxiety is due to the champix.
I've had 2 full blown panic attacks in the last 2hrs
I'm not giving up on it though....but I am slightly concerned about the first week-10days where the dose changes.... Day 1-3 are the same 0.5mg, Day 4 increases to 1 in am and 1 in pm 0.5mg...Day 8 increases to 1mg in am and pm. 3 days at 0.5mg, then 4 days at 0.5mg x 2/day, then 1mg 2x/day for the rest of the time.
So i'm wonderring if anyone else who has taken it, also had increased anxiety?
I took my first Champix pill this morning.
One of the reasons I wanted to try it is because many people/studies have shown alot less side effects than with zyban.
I would like to hear from others who have used champix, or know people who have, and whether you/they had side effects, if so, what? And anything else you care to share.
I felt fine, nothing out of the ordinary, up untill a couple hours ago.... approx. 12hrs or so after taking it, my anxiety level rose dramatically.
Now, I have severe panic disorder, which is 95% controlled by meds... meaning I only have panic attacks 1-2 times a month, sometimes less.... generally when I'm very stressed out or going into a new situation.
I'm not highly stressed, and no new situations today.... I have taken all my meds, so its not a case of forgetting my pills. I have not cut back on smoking either. Which all leads me to believe the increased anxiety is due to the champix.
I've had 2 full blown panic attacks in the last 2hrs
I'm not giving up on it though....but I am slightly concerned about the first week-10days where the dose changes.... Day 1-3 are the same 0.5mg, Day 4 increases to 1 in am and 1 in pm 0.5mg...Day 8 increases to 1mg in am and pm. 3 days at 0.5mg, then 4 days at 0.5mg x 2/day, then 1mg 2x/day for the rest of the time.
So i'm wonderring if anyone else who has taken it, also had increased anxiety?