Thought I would check back in on this thread in case anyone is thinking of giving champix a go and reading it! The great news is arround 12 weeks I gradually lowered my dose then stopped champix. I didn’t notice any sudden changes in my mood or need to smoke when I finished the tablets which I was worried I might do. I’m not feeling depressed or anxious, feeling more in control than I have for years.
Since then although there have been occasions where I’ve wanted to smoke but it’s been managable and now I go whole days not even thinking about it.
Everyone’s quit is different and what works well for some doesn’t for others - but for me Champix was incredible. I honestly don’t know why having failed using cold terkey and NRT on several occasions I didn’t try it sooner. I think it was maybe because I didn’t really believe a drug would work on the way I felt and my cravings but it did.
I think some people feel champix is cheating (maybe I did) but quitting isn’t a competition so who cares. If you are reading this and thinking it might work for you don’t delay, call your doctor or quit smoking nurse and talk to them about if it’s suitable for you, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.