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How Long Can Champix Be Taken Without Any Side Effects?
I HAVE BEEN ON CHAMPIX TWICE, BOTH TIMES SUCCESSFULLY. FIRST TIME I RELAPSED AFTER ONLY 10 WEEKS ABSTINENCE, AND SECOND TIME AFTER NEARLY 5.5 MONTHS. THE LAST RELAPSE BEING LAST SEPTEMBER. I NEVER SUFFERED ANY SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL EITHER TIME. WOULD MY DOCTOR LET ME TRY THIS TREATMENT ONE MORE TIME
Congratulations for your successful quitting two times. I do not see any reason why Champix cannot be given one more time if you have no side effects and it shows success for you!
However, i would recommend you see the prescribing doctor once so that he can manage the dose for you according to previous doses.
I also feel you should know the way Champix is to be taken. Once you buy Champix, set a quit date one to two weeks into your treatment as it takes about one week to start working properly in your body. Try not to delay quitting past 5 weeks into treatment.
One tablet is to be taken at the same time each day. If you forget, take as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for next dose, skip the tablet you missed. Do not take double dose of this medicine.
Most important is, you should take Champix for the full 12 weeks of treatment, even if you have stopped smoking. I am not sure if you followed this advise previous two times. Also, stay away from other nicotine replacement products and Zyban while on Champix.
I hope this helps. Good luck for quitting for good this time!
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How Long Can Champix Be Taken Without Any Side Effects?
Dear patient, Congratulations for your successful quitting two times. I do not see any reason why Champix cannot be given one more time if you have no side effects and it shows success for you! However, i would recommend you see the prescribing doctor once so that he can manage the dose for you according to previous doses. I also feel you should know the way Champix is to be taken. Once you buy Champix, set a quit date one to two weeks into your treatment as it takes about one week to start working properly in your body. Try not to delay quitting past 5 weeks into treatment. One tablet is to be taken at the same time each day. If you forget, take as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for next dose, skip the tablet you missed. Do not take double dose of this medicine. Most important is, you should take Champix for the full 12 weeks of treatment, even if you have stopped smoking. I am not sure if you followed this advise previous two times. Also, stay away from other nicotine replacement products and Zyban while on Champix. I hope this helps. Good luck for quitting for good this time!