What kind of symptoms has anyone had when they stopped chantix?

Question:

I recently stopped taking chantix (I havent smoked for 1 1/2 months) I have had really weird thoughts in my head. I feel disconnected or something. Anyone have these feelings? Also I cant sleep and I've had really bad aniexty since I quit smoking, but it has gotten worse since quitting chantix. My doc said there were no side effects of stopping the drug. I really wonder though.

Answers:
I quit smoking using Chantix four months ago. I weaned myself down to one pill a day for a month and then quit Chantix cold turkey two weeks ago - it's been a scary ride. I don't want to smoke, but I gasp for air at night, have heartburn, and am not sleeping. At times I wonder if I'm having a heart attack - the x-rays and blood work are fine. The doc thought it was asthma, but I've never had asthma. I'm convinced I'm having withdrawals and wonder how long they'll last. I feel better knowing that I'm not alone, but regret that the withdrawal symptoms haven't been more seriously addressed by the medical community.

I stopped smoking nearly a year ago, and have not used Chantix for over 6 months. I had absolutely no adverse reactions to being off chantix. Since it contains no nicotine, I think your reactions are due to other causes.

I recently started taking Chantix. I am having a lot of trouble sleeping and when I do sleep I have very strange dreams. Maybe the drug is not completely out of your system yet. I would say if these symptoms don't go away in a week or so you should see your doc again. Good luck.

I've been taking it for about 4 weeks and finally quit smoking about a week ago. I do think about smoking from time to time but I seem to dismiss the urge. The only other effect I have noticed is remembering my dreams better, not that their more vivid. Nothing scary, actually I think its kinda funny in the morning when I awake.

What kind of symptoms has anyone had when they stopped chantix?

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