by hedistuffLayopolis, West Virginia, USA
Jun 2010 553 Views 8 comments
To Be or Not To Be...Smoke Free?
Shall I suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune?
WARNING! Some medications prescribed to promote good health may be hazardous to your health, if not lethal, and folks around you 'better watch out'!
In a recent visit to my good doctor, H. M., she provided me with a coupon for a smoking cessation product "Free Trial Offer - Get 1st Month of CHANTIX* Free!" She suggested (perhaps jokingly...perhaps) that I not read the product warnings. I am soon to embark on this dubious quest.
There is however...the following manditory alert and disclaimer:
CHANTIX* (varenicline) is a prescription medicine to help adults 18 and over stop smoking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Some people have had changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX. If you, your family, or caregiver notice agitation, hostility, depression, or changes in behavior, thinking, or mood that are not typical for you, or you develop suicidal thoughts or actions, anxiety, panic, aggression, anger, mania, abnormal sensations, hallucinations, paranoia, or confusion, stop taking CHANTIX and call your doctor right away. Also tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems before taking CHANTIX, as these symptoms may worsen while taking CHANTIX.
Some people can have serious skin reactions while taking CHANTIX, some of which can become life-threatening. These can include rash, swelling, redness, and peeling of the skin. Some people can have allergic reactions to CHANTIX, some of which can be life-threatening and include swelling of the face, mouth, and throat that can cause trouble breathing. If you have these symptoms or have a rash with peeling skin or blisters in your mouth, stop taking CHANTIX and get medical attention right away.
The most common side effects include nausea (30%), sleep problems, constipation, gas, and/or vomiting. If you have side effects that bother you or don't go away, tell your doctor. You may have trouble sleeping, vivid, unusual, or strange dreams while taking CHANTIX. Use caution driving or operating machinery until you know how CHANTIX may affect you.
CHANTIX is recommended to be taken for 12 weeks.
Well...there it is. Wish me luck and...it may be prudent not to stand too close to me.
WARNING! Some medications prescribed to promote good health may be hazardous to your health, if not lethal, and folks around you 'better watch out'!
In a recent visit to my good doctor, H. M., she provided me with a coupon for a smoking cessation product "Free Trial Offer - Get 1st Month of CHANTIX* Free!" She suggested (perhaps jokingly...perhaps) that I not read the product warnings. I am soon to embark on this dubious quest.
There is however...the following manditory alert and disclaimer:
CHANTIX* (varenicline) is a prescription medicine to help adults 18 and over stop smoking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Some people have had changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these symptoms when they began taking CHANTIX, and others developed them after several weeks of treatment or after stopping CHANTIX. If you, your family, or caregiver notice agitation, hostility, depression, or changes in behavior, thinking, or mood that are not typical for you, or you develop suicidal thoughts or actions, anxiety, panic, aggression, anger, mania, abnormal sensations, hallucinations, paranoia, or confusion, stop taking CHANTIX and call your doctor right away. Also tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems before taking CHANTIX, as these symptoms may worsen while taking CHANTIX.
Some people can have serious skin reactions while taking CHANTIX, some of which can become life-threatening. These can include rash, swelling, redness, and peeling of the skin. Some people can have allergic reactions to CHANTIX, some of which can be life-threatening and include swelling of the face, mouth, and throat that can cause trouble breathing. If you have these symptoms or have a rash with peeling skin or blisters in your mouth, stop taking CHANTIX and get medical attention right away.
The most common side effects include nausea (30%), sleep problems, constipation, gas, and/or vomiting. If you have side effects that bother you or don't go away, tell your doctor. You may have trouble sleeping, vivid, unusual, or strange dreams while taking CHANTIX. Use caution driving or operating machinery until you know how CHANTIX may affect you.
CHANTIX is recommended to be taken for 12 weeks.
Well...there it is. Wish me luck and...it may be prudent not to stand too close to me.
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Posted: Jun 2010
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Comments (8)
Good write on info. we all should be aware of. Sounds worse than smoking almost. I do wish you all the best in your quest to quit smoking. Hang in there you can do it!
I cut down to ultra low cigs for a year during which time i quit over 20 times,3rd time i quit this year i seem to have kicked it been off the cigs a few months now,despite ups and downs.The trick for me is to keep in mind the cigs don't actually help me feel better when things go wrong,managing to stay off them does!That and writing naff poetry
I hope you manage to quit
"To Be Smoke Free ... or Not To Be?" That is the question! Have you tried hypnosis or a smoking-cessation support group? Don't know; but, perhaps either may work as well as drugs - without the known side effects. Good luck!
smoking can kill more than you -
rob