Description
How Champix works
The main ingredient in Champix is varenicline tartrate. Champix acts in 2 ways – by stopping cravings for nicotine and reducing withdrawal symptoms. Champix works in the brain by binding to some nicotine receptors and influencing the release of dopamine, which is the main reason for the pleasure that smokers get from smoking.
Champix dosages
Champix is available in 2 strengths – 0.5mg and 1.0mg tablets. A smoker should start by taking the lower dosage. Always follow directions on the packet when taking medication or follow doctors instructions.
What are the side effects of Champix?
The most common side effects that occur are stomach ache, indigestion, changes in taste and constipation. Some people on Champix treatment may also suffer headaches, heart palpitations or unusual dreams.
However, these side effects are rare and if patients experience any such symptoms they should immediately report these to their doctor.
Champix and smoking
There are several clinical trials that prove Champix to be an effective and successful treatment for smoking cessation. The results show:
- 44% of patients who were taking this medication had quit smoking by 12 weeks.
- In the extended trial of 9 to 52 weeks, Champix showed a 22% success rate with patients quitting smoking. Zyban resulted in only 16% of patients giving up smoking while only 8.4% of patients on placebo gave up the habit.
Although it is easy to buy it online, it can be hard to stick to the treatment regimen. This is why doctors recommend treatment with Champix for 12 weeks. The clinical trials have shown that Champix is effective within this 12 week period, the effects can vary from person to person and depending on your results, the doctor may recommend a further 12 weeks of treatment.
How do I buy Champix online?
Champix is a prescription medication only and you can buy it online safely and securely from loxdoc. After selecting the treatment you will be asked to complete a free and confidential online doctors’ consultation. If they conclude that this is the right treatment for you then they will write out a prescription and dokteronline will then dispatch your medication for next day delivery. This is a confidential process that replaces the face-to-face appointment that you would usually undergo to receive a prescription medication.
CareBear –
I have smoked a pack a day for over 20 years. After 10 days of Champix I smoked my last cigarette. I’ve been smoke-free for 3 days. You have to set a quit date with this drug. I still have moderate cravings but they pass quickly and the anxiety of not having any smokes is gone. I haven’t had any side effects with the medication.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 6, 2018
NIc36 –
I’ve been on this medication for 7 days now and went from smoking 30 a day to 10 in the first day! Today is my quit day and I’m ok so far but I’m trying to get through hour by hour. Some side effects I’ve had are dry mouth, nausea and dreams that keep u awake at night but I will see how that goes over the next week.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 26, 2018
Djevo –
I use to smoke around 20-25 cigarettes a day and had done for over 20 years. A friend recommended I try Champix so I asked my doctor and my life began again. After the first day of using them, I dropped to 5 a day. This was the amount I stuck to without any problem for several weeks until I stopped completely after a month. I had no craving for a cigarette even if I had been drinking alcohol. This was 7 years ago and I haven’t had a cigarette since! Champix altered my mind to the point of detesting everything about cigarettes and just the smell of them turns my stomach. My usual horrible taste in the mouth when waking went as did the need to cough up due to smoking. These things happen very quickly. I can tell if someone has smoked and it is horrible to me. I think that is Champix working on your mind to alter how you feel about cigarettes and this only lasts half hour at the most and I only took the pills for no more than 2 months. Amazing drug and I owe my life to them.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 1, 2018
Sharky –
Hi everyone I did read most off your comments here. I started champix last Saturday but I’m still smoking and I’m starting to feel worried and wondering if I’m gonna make it. I really want to leave smoking behind can anyone please advise me.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 12, 2018
SPOOKY –
I have been smoking for 24 years. Had about 20 cigarettes a day. One of my friends recommended champix as he took it and stopped smoking after day 14. I got the starter pack and after the first pill I took and smoked a cigarette it tasted like leaves/wood and smelled worse than before, but I kept on smoking. Had headaches, tummy upset/mood swings for about a week, and had the weirdest dreams ever. That stopped. Day 14 I am smoking less by now. Day 17 still smoking. The smell/taste are getting worse. Day 20 I can only smoke a quarter of a cigarette at a time. I just couldn’t smoke a full cigarette. Day 21 got up and had my last cigarette at 0700 h that morning. I stopped smoking on 03 April 2018 and has been smoke free for 4 weeks. I am on the second month maintenance pack as recommended. Now I have to lose the excess weight I gained. At least I kicked a very bad habit after 24 years.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 5, 2018
RettaB –
First I would like to say thank you to every one who posted here to talk about their experience. I am attempting CHAMPIX now for my second time. I have figured out how to prevent the sick feeling. I eat a little and then take the pill and eat more. Kind of like I am burying the pill in my food. LOL. I have had some crazy dreams, something that actually isn’t so bad. They are just of people that have passed away and are visiting me. I do noticed if I am starting to get grumpy and take a deep breath. I have great control of that. So I am on date 7 and found my self here. I read the comments about peoples journeys and find it has helped for reassurance. That yes it’s not easy but, it can be done. So again high five to a healthy life and I can’t wait to stop taking these pills.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 15, 2018
Jackie –
Yes Champpix is a fantastic pill to stop you from smoking. I smoked since I was 11years old and I’m now 47. I haven’t had a cig nor do I want one since the 12th May 2018. But the tablets are making me so so sick, I even got anti sickness tablets off doc which worked for a day or 2 but I’m thinking about stopping them all as its not nice to be sick so much. Anyone else been so ill?
Drugs.com Reviewed May 26, 2018
Ladyppp –
Exceptionally effective against nicotine craving however it comes with severe side effects – being only 56kg I should not have been advised to take the full dosage. Headaches are severe, nausea also unless you drink milk and eat before taking, I also had severe sleep paralysis (never had this before) and there is a withdrawal period during which I was constantly hungry and feeling mellow. It’s fantastic by way of quitting – I went from 80 cigarettes a day equivalent in vaping to nothing with ease, but at a cost. I would definitely take it again though.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 27, 2018
AdavanNightly –
I started champix in the middle of May. By the 10th day, I quit smoking. I continued to take them for about a week and a half after quitting… I haven’t had a single pill in about 5 days now and I’m suffering so bad! I got to the point last night that I thought I was having a stroke. I was 100% sure I was gonna die. I have no focus. No drive. I can’t sleep for more than 2-3 hours a night… I get chest flutters frequently. I am often disoriented. Hot cold hot cold hot cold at night. I have had to take an adavan (ativan) every night for the past 3 nights now. I’m honestly afraid to try to go to bed now
Drugs.com Reviewed June 12, 2018
Katie_pod –
I just wanted to share my experience with champix… I was reluctant at first to try this as I suffer with bipolar with long depressive episodes and had read some awful stories. I had to really persuade my GP to let me try champix after failing at every other way to give up smoking. When I started champix I was smoking 40 cigarettes a day. I have now not smoked for 4 months. With very little cravings! When I first started it, it did make me feel a bit nauseous however that passed after a few weeks. I made sure I took the evening dose early due to strange dreams. So I would take at about 5pm which helped a lot. It feels strange when you first start it and it makes smoking taste awful but it really does work. I also read the Alan Carr stop smoking book along with this medication, this combination has worked for me and I really hope I continue to not smoke as I feel so much healthier and happier :)
Drugs.com Reviewed June 30, 2018