Is chantix worth my time and effort, will it work?

It depends: If you really wish to stop smoking it can help. This should be done under medical supervision.

Chantix can be an: Effective adjunct for smoking cessation. The fda requires a black box warning for chantix. Per http://www.Aboutlawsuits.Com/chantix-black-box-suicide-warning-4684/ "a boxed warning will notify consumers that the smoking cessation drug may ^ the risk of changes in behavior, depression, hostility ; suicidal thoughts.".