Chantix Recall - Latest Comments

Re: FDA scientists say their agency is corrupt and broken

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Re: FDA expands Chantix warnings to include increased heart risks

Marlene Bakken — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:09:31 -0000

Wow, shouldn't they want to include a graphic photo of an exploding heart the way they tried to force the tobacco companies to do? The elite Neo-Prohibitionist that is big pharma would subjugate the "peasantry" to a feudal system with social posturing and make-believe morality. They present ridiculous evidence by determining outcomes of meta-analysis "studies" before they're even begun and perpetuate a myth that the impact smokers have on the interactions of people is automatically detrimental and always negative. Tobacco Control overlooks the fact that smokers and non-smokers have lived side by side for centuries without consequence. Pharma has caused untold damage as drug pushers for chemicals, yet use of any natural plant has become criminal. They aren't afraid that too many smokers will harm others, they're afraid that too many smokers would force their demise!

Re: Chantix significantly increases cardiovascular risks, according to another new study

MAKE MONEY ONLINE — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:44:42 -0000

If you pay for cigarettes, you can afford it! It costs about the equivalent of 3 cartons of cigarettes. With no insurance. Within 3-4 days, your smoking will drastically reduce. I said the same thing... make it happen! I have never felt so confident I could quit. I promise you 3 months from now, I'll still be smoke free. The folks on here who took it know what I'm talking about!

Re: Chantix significantly increases cardiovascular risks, according to another new study

WHEELCHAIR SEAT BELTS — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:07:00 -0000

Chantix works. I am on day 3, which is when the withdrawals peak, and it has been almost effortless. I never could get past the 2nd day before. I am already feeling better. I put off getting this stuff for almost 3 years, because of the uncertainty, price, etc. but I swear, I should have done it back in '06. I am 29, and am glad I didn't smoke on like most people, into their late 40s or 50s. Please, do it. You need no motivation. Just take the pills. You will lose the need to smoke... trust me! @NANCY :)

Re: “very low nicotine” cigarettes may become sound alternative to Chantix

Cschumacher3 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:51:59 -0000

I'm trying to quit after 42 years of smoking. I'm taking Chantix, but still have the urge to smoke. My daughter bought me some Quest #3 cigarettes (no nicotine) years ago, and I still had them in the back of the cupboard, so I smoked them. They worked GREAT, but now I'm out, and can't get them anywhere. What's the lowest nicotine cigarette I can buy?

Re: FDA monitoring Chantix for serious risks, new safety concerns

Spute02 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:04:25 -0000

Chantix DID take the pleasure out of smoking. I will never deny that. And, had it STOPPED there, I would've considered it a MIRACLE pill. But it didn't....and it isn't.

Once in your system and once it's hit the smoking receptors...dulling the pleasure of smoking....it snakes on PAST that point and plants itself wherever it sees fit....it is a SLOW...yet THOROUGH process. Who knew a little blue pill could actually DISTORT your thoughts, dreams, reflexes, outlook, SO COMPLETELY?!!! Not me...that's for sure!

Feared drugs as a teen...can describe at 55 in vivid detail...an hallucination. Dreamt nightly for MONTHS...deceased loved ones coming to my room at nite...laughing, happy, healthy...BEGGING me to come with them. Assured me that heaven is a blast and my job is done here.

Pointed out my girls were married rnow...raising their own children...they'd do fine w/out me....hubby of 37 years could certainly find a nice, young replacement....employer of 23 years would be MORE than happy to replace my receptionist position w/nice, young girl....

I finally listened. Remember looking around and thinking it FUNNY that people stick around. What the heck was I doing taking up space?!!

Wasn't sad, glad, mad,....NOTHING. Just flat. Totally flat. And EXHAUSTED...ran on empty for so long....

People don't go to the trouble and expense of getting this prescription filled...with the hopes of suffering horrendous side effects. Stay as FAR AWAY from this drug as you can....if a doctor tries to give it to you....RUN to the nearest exit. I feel like such a fool. I TRUSTED everybody involved!! Thought since it was FDA approved, I couldn't go wrong!!!! omg....never again. To say, "'m disillusioned...is the understatement of the year. We're guinea pigs. No one has our back....no one....

Re: FDA scientists say their agency is corrupt and broken

MChieco — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:48:08 -0000

Its money , there is no conscience , Yes Chantix reduces smoking because people drop dead from heart attacks, if your dead you cant smoke , therefore thats another smoker that stopped but only because they are dead from taking Chantix

Re: Chantix significantly increases cardiovascular risks, according to another new study

Teri — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:40:58 -0000

I took Chantix ,3 or 4 scripts back to back also. Am now having unexplained cardio events . They have been going on now for a little over three years , but as the Drs. dont see blockage, they dismiss cardio events as serious. Heart takes off racing to 100, 110,120, 130, as high as 140 accompanied by chest pains , sweats , fatigue, arm pain and somtimes neck also. Could this be the culprit?

Re: Chantix significantly increases cardiovascular risks, according to another new study

terri — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:08:54 -0000

I took two scripts of Chantix back/back in '07. Two, long, UNEXPECTED and UNWELCOMED hospital stays in '08.

Had I NOT taken this drug myself, I wouldn't have believed the horror stories either. But, I DID...and can vouch first hand this drug is VERY real, VERY dangerous, VERY potent and VERY, VERY, SCARY!!

I'll admit that as promised...it DID make smoking un-pleasurable...and that would've been PERFECT...had it STOPPED there. But, it DIDN'T. While it's a long, slow, sneaky process...it not only deadens the smoking receptors...and snakes thru other parts of the brain that change/distort thoughts and feelings....it literally PLANTS ITSELF until its good and ready to leave your system. And, THAT my friend, differs from person/person.

While Pfizer MAY be on the right track....they need to pull this drug until the kinks get worked out. Until they do that, many, many innocents will suffer and/or die. It's THAT strong!

Re: FDA monitoring Chantix for serious risks, new safety concerns

Tennhotsauce — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:54:10 -0000

I have been taking Chantix for about a year now and have considered it a miracle drug. Up until now, the only side effects I have experienced is constipation during the first few weeks and vivid dreams. Not bad, scary dreams but rather dreams of my grandparents who are now gone, or dreams of being at the beach etc. I love the advantage of being able to remember my dreams! I have personally talked to a few people who have had scary or violent dreams, but only men. I have never personally heard a woman complain of this. I have been experiencing some anxiety lately and my husband keeps warning me it is the Chantix. I had anxiety issues before I ever took Chantix, so I am not sure it is related, however, it is a major concern. If so, what a shame...it really is the only thing that has been able to help me quit smoking and believe me I've tried it all!

Re: FDA favors Chantix over e-cigarettes. Why?

Jenny Cussans, RN — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:32:51 -0000

where do u purchase e. cigarettes since they're non-perscription? Please reply to jenny_cussans@yahoo.com with any help. i used Chantex successfully in past, but started smoking again 2 years later, so just about to try Chantex again. I do have long history of mental illness which was worse while on the drug, but seemed worth it in the end success-but did only take for few months as opposed to reccommended at least 6 month period.

Re: Are e-cigarettes too good to be true?

Jenny Cussans, RN — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:25:29 -0000

chantex worked amazing to reduce/elimainate physical withdrawal symptoms- but i do have a long history of severe depression, and the couple months i did take the drug drpression/mood was much worse. i narrowed it doen to the chantex, which i then stopped taking. but i did successfully quit smoking much less painfully than wiith nicoine sub. and cold turkey methods. i am a nurse, have no prior heart conditions; & would truely reccommend the drug- but only with careful support people helping to moniotr mood and bad thoughts, and to only use for as short a period as possible. Plus, since there is no generic- it is very expensive. But in the long run, I consider much cheaper and more effective than the other methods of quitting I've attempted during my 14 year addition - or esp. CONTINUING to smoke. Just make sure you disscuss adverse effects (as with any script) & are monitored/ok'd by Dr., no prior major heath conditions (especially cardiovascular esp., so I've been reading) that could be especially dangerous. But if these cardio. issues are present, it is definately completely dangerous to KEEP smoking, esp. women on birth control pill. Best of luck for everyone- and as always, there will be possible negative effects with any perscription drug- no matter how uncommon.

Re: FDA monitoring Chantix for serious risks, new safety concerns

Juicyfruit1177853 — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:44:46 -0000

HI I just went to my doc tuesday and she wants to get me started in these smoking cessasion calsses and then in the third week start me on chantix and I am quite afraid from all of the stories I have heard. My question is is it worth my health and sanity, dignity, life and love for it to quit smoking? I have tried on my own and cannot mannage to do it alone I cant afford the patch and or anything else and the clinic I go to has a abundance of it to donate to people who want to quit so Im really not sure what to think about this pill or do- I want to quit just dont know how to do it alone. If anyone has any suggestions as to how I can do it with out taking chanitx please let me know. Thanks

Re: FDA monitoring Chantix for serious risks, new safety concerns

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Re: Support group says Chantix ads conceal important information

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Re: FDA monitoring Chantix for serious risks, new safety concerns

E Hzz47 — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:42:03 -0000

I am hope it get done my decrease husband was take and committe suicide

Re: Pfizer might fund study of Chantix and reduced risk of heart attack

Roger Frazee — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:31:28 -0000

my wife died because of a massive heart attack from the stress that she abtained do to takeing this chantix so that theory is no good it will continue to harm people if it is not changed i keep getting the run around on this so know i will proceed with all i have to make it known dont deceive the people any more

Re: Family of musician killed in Chantix rage sues Pfizer

Gggim25 — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:14:04 -0000

what a joke. there have been numerous studies in recent years, including one on almost 11,000 participants, which show no more depression or suicidal ideation than with any other drug. media hype and hysteria have tainted this drug in the past, but thankfully times are changing and people are over being fed pablum with no substantiation. i fully expect this post to not make it to public viewing.

Re: FDA approves stronger, expanded warnings on Chantix labeling

Gilf54 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:13:29 -0000

Itook chantix for a month I stopped because of hallucinations during the day now I have to throw my newly purchased E cigarette away might as well go cold turkey outI

Re: Pfizer might fund study of Chantix and reduced risk of heart attack

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Re: “very low nicotine” cigarettes may become sound alternative to Chantix

Barcellona — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:03:14 -0000

I keep reading these articles about VLN cigarettes but NOBODY is telling us where we can BUY them! Or the brand names!

Re: FDA monitoring Chantix for serious risks, new safety concerns

StereoID — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:37:19 -0000

The FDA again released drugs on the market that weren't safe in the first place. Suddenly they managed to observe secondary effects that could be deadly harmful. Why weren't those effects observed earlier when the drug was approved for marketing... Good question, huh?
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Re: Charge dropped due to Chantix use

Beverly Clarke — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:50:59 -0000

I can't beleive they still have this drug on the make. Beware people....
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Re: Support group says Chantix ads conceal important information

Marshall — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:50:00 -0000

I have started Chantix today and so far so good. I was skeptical at first because all I heard was bad stuff. I don't feel like I need to kill myself or anyone else for that matter,but I remember the patches and losenges causing me to have weird dreams too lol. Wish me luck.

Re: Support group says Chantix ads conceal important information

Carley — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:11:08 -0000

Chantix is a wonderdrug...REALLY WORKS! I've tried patches,Hypnosis,EasyQuitSystem,SmokeAway,Zyban,and ordered electronic cigarettes...have smoked twenty years...smoking was becoming more of an obsession for me...Chantix has answered prayer.I am SOOOOO grateful and so are my family and friends. I felt so desperate, and now I feel restored! I did experience vivid dreams(entertaining),major flatulance(entertaining?),increased hunger(Yummy),and those were the worst side effects....In exchange for a key to set me free from a SMOKING PRISON DEATH SENTENCE...it was almost instant restoration . The Positive effects on my LIFE are TOO MANY TO MENTION...Everyday a few more reasons I wanted to quit come to me. I feel AWESOME-not guilty,fearful, anxious,ashamed, or like a weak Loser anymore...I was just running scared not to mention, slowly smoking yourself to death makes you physically symptom wrought (too many to mention). Believe me after trying over a period of years, I was the biggest sceptic ever...don't give in...TRY CHANTIX and PRAYER!