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Chantix. Lightheadedness, Joint Pain. Explain Results Of Smoking
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I thank chantix. I have not smoked since 2010 I can smell and taste again. And now I can breath
But I needed a supportive person to help me and my first try, I didn't have anyone. But the second try, I did.
And he stuck with me. The little pill gave me a light headed feeling. Sorta being alittle out there once I stopped , I never felt the same. I was never sharp like I was. , But I wasn't smoking I don't read the warning labels because I find that people , after reading that stuff , get like that
I don't know if my joint pains are due to this drug but I hope not I smoked for over 20 years. And couldn't imagine what I would do without smoking But what does it do to the brain
I thank chantix. I have not smoked since 2010 I can smell and taste again. And now I can breath
But I needed a supportive person to help me and my first try, I didn't have anyone. But the second try, I did.
And he stuck with me. The little pill gave me a light headed feeling. Sorta being alittle out there once I stopped , I never felt the same. I was never sharp like I was. , But I wasn't smoking I don't read the warning labels because I find that people , after reading that stuff , get like that
I don't know if my joint pains are due to this drug but I hope not I smoked for over 20 years. And couldn't imagine what I would do without smoking But what does it do to the brain
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Fri, 20 Sep 2013
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Hi,
The usual side effects of Chantix are nausea, vomiting, gas, constipation and poor sleep. In some people, it can lead to worsening of previously existing mental illnesses. In my opinion, your joint pains are unlikely to be related to Chantix. Also, Chantix is to be taken for around three months only, during which one completely quits smoking. So, if this medicine has helped you, in my opinion, you should complete the course and quit smoking without worrying much about side effects.
Best wishes.
The usual side effects of Chantix are nausea, vomiting, gas, constipation and poor sleep. In some people, it can lead to worsening of previously existing mental illnesses. In my opinion, your joint pains are unlikely to be related to Chantix. Also, Chantix is to be taken for around three months only, during which one completely quits smoking. So, if this medicine has helped you, in my opinion, you should complete the course and quit smoking without worrying much about side effects.
Best wishes.
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