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Old 09-05-2012, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BarryRX View Post
As a pharmacist, I have seen lots of people have success with a drug called Chantix. You might consider asking your doctor if it is right for you.
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another pharmacist weighing in....many of our patients have had success with Chantix. Yes, there are some who have the side effects mentioned which is why our doctors can't write refills and the patient calls and speaks to a pharmacist every month and we question them to see if they are having side effects. (I work at a VA so it's not quite the same as the private sector.) But I have heard fantastic results and wouldn't rule out trying it remembering if you have any personality changes to stop and call your doctor.
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After trying everything else this is what did it for me. No cravings, no increase in appetitie. Only noticeable side effect were very vivid dreams although not unpleasant.

I think it is six years or so now smoke free.

George