Chantix Update

I started Chantix on Tuesday, March 19th.

I decided to wait until after our St Patty's Day weekend,

and because I was off Monday, the 19th  became day one.

On day 1 of Chantix I didn't feel any different or have any side effects.

On day 2 of Chantix the only side effect I felt was my heart rapidly 

beating one time that evening.

On day 3 of Chantix, which was yesterday, my cigarettes officially tasted nasty.

I've had odd dreams, but nothing crazy as most people have reported. 

Of course the first 3 days you only take 1 pill per day in the morning.

Today is day 4 so I start taking 2 pills now.

One in the morning & one at night.

I'm guessing once I start the evening pills, I might start having wild dreams.

We'll see!

I'm Quitting!

Yesterday I had an appointment with my regular family physician.

I discussed with her what the OBGYN said and she agreed 

with everything of course.

She prescribed my Chantix to quit smoking.

The only major side effect she said she has seen is nightmares.

Although when I googled it I heard about other things like

angry outbursts, fits of rage, sleep walking, suicidal thoughts,

nausea, memory gaps, and nightmares.

I HATE taking medicine. I just don't trust most of it.

But, I gotta quit smoking.

I plan to document my journey of course.

And I plan to stat taking them on Monday the 18th.

I do have one major tip if anyone out there is thinking about Chantix.

Search the internet for coupons.

I could kick myself because after I picked up my prescription

for $240, I found a $75 off coupon!

Wish me luck!