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Probe into smoking drug after suicide link

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  • 14-07-2008 6:04pm
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    Mickey_37
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭


    I thought some of you might want to read this.

    http://www.herald.ie/national-news/probe-into-smoking-drug-after-suicide-link-1432674.html

    I’m off the smokes eight days now, cold turkey, but before I gave them up I went to my doctor for some advice and he prescribed this drug, Champix, to me.

    Due to the high cost I thought feck it, I’ll give it a go cold turkey, and if it fails I can always fall back on the Champix. I’m doing great with the cold turkey method and the cravings don't really bother me now.
    I’m really glad I didn't try that drug now. Scary stuff, the doctor made no mention of side effects or anything related to it!

    Anywho just a heads up for those of you thinking about it,

    Mickey
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    siobhan.murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭siobhan.murphy


    Im on the Champix 12 days now.
    day 1:numbness/tingling feeling in my mouth,kept going though,
    on day 10 I had to halve the dose as I had cramps and I was vomiting after each tablet,side effects are real ****ty,I had them all!Dont really want to list them,.but I only take the evening tablet now and that is after a hefty meal still feel the sickness and queasyness but not as bad.
    I have given up before going cold turkey,but always went back after a few months so I am determined this time,I havent smoked in 4 days now,still have cravings not as bad and not as often(Children on Summer hoildays not helping much)!!
    I will keep u posted.
    Siobhán


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    Terry
    Registered Users Posts: 26,061 ✭✭✭✭Terry


    I know it goes without saying, but you definitely should talk to your doctor before taking anything like this.

    I can't recommend the Allen Carr book enough though.

    I chickened out of reading it half way through because I was afraid it would stop me from smoking.


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    paddybar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 203 ✭✭paddybar


    I got the Allen Carr book as a pressie from my wife 2 years ago and stopped reading it for the same reason.I then lent it to a neighbour who lent it on to someone who lent it on etc. etc .In all 8 people have quit because of the one book and meanwhile I'm still on 30 a day.Bugger


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    paddybar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 203 ✭✭paddybar


    Thanks Terry.could'nt figure that thingy out so I just went and bought the book again.going to spend e couple of weeks with it ,to get used to the idea of quitting and then give it a good lash.
    cheers


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