Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

[Skywriter]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

I never knew that chantix helped with Alc. I definitely can't drink w/out smoking and I do it like a fiend when I am. On a typical day I may only smoke 2-3 cigs and then only in the eve. because my hubby smokes and it's like a bonding session for us.When I stop altogether I hate the smell and can't even stand my huby being NEAR me w/ that smell. For me the reason to quit both is mostly vanity. I have noticed my skin looking bad...large pores wrinkles, broken blood vessels...and the weight alc puts on me is just NOT my cup of tea. I've even started noticing OTHERS w/ the same look, and wonder do they look at me and think "Aha I know what HER vices are.." I have some chantix on hand and think I will try some tomorrow AM, though I'm very sensitive to pills and have suffered from depression. I also know alcohol is a depressant yet that hasn't deterred me so far... lesser of two evils, I guess. I am very new to this site and in fact joined 3 months ago, went on for 2 days and then when I started to drink again, I stopped coming here. I ordered the book but never read it... I have deep issues with follow through...Here's me wishing me good luck cause I know this thread is old and no one will probably read it anyway...

[jeanieflan]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

hi everyone

i just joined a week or so ago - i'm waiting for my starter pack to arrive in the mail. maybe i'll ask my dr. for Chantix - i don't want to take topamax cause of the side effects. someone said it can make you stupid and your hair can fall out. Has anyone had any luck with the Kudzu ? i can't believe i'm up this early - 7:00am on a saturday.

thanks:new:

[Lo0p]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

Hi jeanie. I am aware of a study currently underway testing chantix's ability to curb alcohol intake and I have heard anecdotal evidence that it does.

But what we are finding here is that there are 2 medications that are truly miracle drugs for alcoholism. Naltrexone and Baclofen.

Read the "Strictly Sinclair" thread to read about naltrexone being used in a very specific way that is contrary to it's established use to actually bring about a CURE for alcoholism that has been scientifically proven to be successful in 80% of patients.

Read the "Consolidated Baclofen" threads and you'll find that most people around here using baclofen in a specific way have been able to stop drinking completely and effortlessly.

[Whiskey]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

Why don't I want a drink?

I have a perfectly good bottle of Jack Daniel's on the counter and for some reason I can't hear it calling me. I thought I must be sick, somethings wrong. I have the house to myself and normally that bottle would be well dipped into by now and I'd be smoking a cigarette. The thought of the cigarette is disgusting to me too. Then I remembered I'm on day 2 of my Chantix. I wondered why I didn't want a drink either so I Googled "Chantix & Alcohol" and wound up here. It's amazing that I don't want a drink. I'm used to at least a couple of drinks a night (and sometimes during the day). I've read a lot of other members saying the same thing. This is so great! I'm always trying to quit drinking. I of course don't want to be on Chantix forever but not drinking for a while or least drinking like a normal person could break the routine I'm in. THAT could last forever.

I am however, deathly afraid of the dreams. This isn't my 1st go round with Chantix (my alcohol appetite was not so much an issue then). I stopped because of this side effect. I had such vivid, disturbing dreams that I was afraid to go to sleep. This time I'm not taking the night time pill. Honestly I'd rather smoke and drink than have more bad dreams.

[Raintree]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

I take chantix

molly;201254 wrote: I recently read an article that this drug was quite effective for smokers and they were trying it with other addictions. I tried the Topa and that didnt do much so I was wondering about trying this.

I just started Chantix to quit smoking. I filled my first prescription around 2 months ago. I noticed that I was able to take a few days off here and there from drinking. I did not attribute it to the Chantix, I just gave myself a pat on the back. My prescription ran out and I didn't have the money to refill. Since then I resumed drinking at full force. I just refilled my prescription 2 days ago. I will let you know how it works when I take it consistently for the first week. I'm really hopeful!

[Lion]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

keep us posted rain! i just got a prescription as well!

[lax8751]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

Chantix

I have been using Chantix for about two weeks now. Although I initially took it for smoking, I have found that the craving for my other vice, alcohol indulgence, has been reduced significantly. Kind of of tired, but the side effects are much more preferable to hangovers and a clouded head. Also, for teh first time in years, I only smoked a half pack of cigs in a day. Goal is to quit completely.

[Otter]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

bimp (Fr.)

[southernbelle47]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

This may be worth a read...........

[southernbelle47]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

I just read some more.................maybe not........Be careful! xo

[hoping4better]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

I tried Chantix but it gave me auditory hallucinations, SO bizarre. I kept hearing polka bands and other weird stuff. My reaction was very unusual, just posting in case anyone has the same.

[chrism2800]

Has anyone tried chantix for alchohol?

struggling with vomiting without alcohol and cant afford rehab,buying street diazis and got some librium off the internet but no willpower,20 units a day at the mo but want to get down,done rehab,dont believe in a god so 12 steps is a no go ,any advice please??did a rehab @?8000 but because of the higher power and lack of mates (always in the pub) back to square one ,going to discovery rehab but not much trust....