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Is chantix safe to help me to quit smoking?

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Yes: But if you get depressed or suicidal, stop it immediately. It is a very real risk. Good luck. Congratulations on your willingness to quit smoking.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/1/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Response is from a: Psychiatrist. Please don't use Chantix if you have a mood disorder.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Is there anything that I can take to help me quit smoking that works besides chantix?

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A member asked:

My husband and I both want and need to quit smoking, we have both tried chantix and patches in the past are there any other methods to help, chantix made me feel bad, patches helped but I didnt stick with it Quit smoking ?

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A member asked:

Hello, I want to quit smoking this year and wish to start within 30 days. I have tried Chantix previously and was able to quit for 11 months and was the only medication that was working for me. Would there be any issues with taking Chantix again if I did

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A member asked:

I am 38 years old. I have smoked since i was 18 years oldand i quit smoking one day ago. Chantix helped me stop but is it too late for my lungs to heal?

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A member asked:

Im having difficulty quitting smoking ive tried several ways. Another doctor on here suggested chantix. What is this and do you recommend it?

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