Any Way To Reverse Long-term Chantix Side Effects? (Page 13) (Top voted first)

My mother took Chantix several years ago in an effort to quit smoking. Well, she quit for a year. During that time, however, she became unbearably depressed. She has no history of depression.

She consulted a doctor several times and tried 3 different prescriptions, 1 of them being Zoloft. She stopped because she said they made her feel like she was just in a constant haze. She hasn't been to a doctor or a psychologist since then. In the mean time, she started smoking again because she thought that it would make the depression go away. It didn't.

Because of her experience with the 3 prescriptions, she is unwilling to go back to a doctor, and dismisses any notion of going to a psychologist. Our family has pleaded with her to keep trying, even if she has to tell whoever she sees that she won't try any drug for fear of the side effects; even if her only option is therapy, we want her to at least see someone. She is reluctant.

This side effect of major depression has persisted for years now, long after she stopped taking Chantix. Does anybody have any advice, or experience with the reversal of such severe side effects? My mother, and the rest of my family, is terrified that this is permanent, and she is terrified of the possibility that another prescription will result in even worse side effects.

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Re: laura (# 13)

Please help!!! Chantix depression for six years. Tried multiple antidepressants. Presently on Effexor (150) and valium, which I take roughly 5 t0 10 mg a day. This has maid it at least a tiny bit bearable. THANK YOU.

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Re: laura (# 43)

Hi Laura.. are you still here on planet Earth? If so, I would still like to communicate with you. Even after 5yrs. Please reply. Rhodiola Rosea...

Blessed be,
Regan

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This sounds exactly like me. It just dawned on me while watching a commercial for an antidepressant, that I think the champix had some long-term effects. I also have tried some other antidepressants with some terrible results. I have done counseling to deal with my depression but never fully been better. Daily now I deal with mild to severe depression and suffer from a constant head to toe muscle pain that only gets worse with more exercise or stretching. I feel for your mother. I hope she finds help. I don't know if this champix is the true cause, but after thinking about it and my first search comes up with some patients with almost exactly the same symptoms I have, maybe this confirms something.

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Re: laura (# 13)

I too took Chantix to quit smoking. It will be 2 years on Jan 1st that I quit smoking completely and I continued to take Chantix for maybe a few weeks after my last cigarette. I think I probably took it for about 2 months. Like many others, I still suffer from depression after Chantix and never had a day of depression previously. My primary care Dr. prescribed Citalopram (10MG) and Lorazepam (.5MG)which I take daily. It helps some, especially with anxiety, but I am still not myself. Do you know of anything that has been proven to work to reverse the mal effects of Chantix?

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Re: Justin (# 250)

Read from post number 45 from me and the reply I got from Laura. This may be a help to you. And anyone else.

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Re: Willow72 (# 257)


Thuja tincture...

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Re: Munch (# 23)

So weird, im reading all these negative effects and I'm in your boat..i feel better on it. My daughter passed away suddenly 2 years ago, been smoking ever since and diagnosed with anxiety, major depression and ptsd. I quit 46 days ago and haven't even taken 1 hit. Im proud of myself. My dreams are incredibly vivid which can be good or bad.

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Re: Fred (# 2)

Not sure if you will get this but I took Chantix about 7'years ago and have not been the same since, I'm suffering from depression now as well I'm going to finally see a doctor about going on an antidepressant.

Christine

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Christine... Have u read thru the blog? I was dark, moody, depressed, and not very nice to be around... I took thuja and rose rhodiola and 3 yrs down the track.. I'm happier than I was even before taking the champix or chantix as it's called in the states... I still get dark every now and then, but only 1-3 times a yr instead of waking up dark every day.

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Re: Riegan (# 39)

does the homeopathy, remove the symptoms of chantix permanently?
I seem to be waling around in a haze even after a few years of taking chantix, and now i have pins and needles across my body as well.

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Re: Riegan or Rioghann (# 269)

Thanks for the info, what im getting is Dr. Reckeweg Thuja Occidentalis 200 CH, is that correct? I cant seem to get any other.

Thank you again for your help.

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Re: Viraj (# 270)

Hey Viraj, as long as you get the 200c dosage it's 3 or 4 drops in a small amount of water (hold in your mouth for about 30 seconds, before swallowing), take morning, night, morning only then stop. so you really only need a couple of mls, if you have a homeopathic in the neighbourhood... then start taking the rhodiola rosea for at least 3 - 6 months. I hope this helps you as it has for me...

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Re: laura (# 13)

Hi Laura, what can you offer to reverse the negative effects of chantix?

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Re: Little hope (# 20)

Did your serotonin come back? I took chantix 2.5 years ago and I'm still not myself. Anxiety and depression. What has worked for you? I sent a message to Amen clinic also. Waiting to hear back. Thanks.

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Re: cooper (# 272)

Please read from post 36, Laura answers one of my posts... very interesting.
in hindsight, I use 3 different spellings of my name, dont ask why, cos i dont know. lol

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Re: laura (# 12)

Hi Laura, I have read your comment and I am a little worried after taking Chantix. My brain feels a little numb 2 months after stopping Chantix. I would like more information if that's ok with you. Thanks.

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Re: Sam (# 276)

Sam, No one has heard from Laura since after she replied to me, that I know of. but if you read my posts from I think post #45 you may find a remedy.

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Re: Blueeyes (# 14)


If your husband is on Xanax you have a different and much worse problem now. Xanax was made to only be taken for up to 14 days for acute crisis but is grossly prescribed by doctors, many who are addicts themselves. Xanax is more addictive than heroin and turns normal people into non-functioning, angry, shells of who they previously were. It causes the brain to stop producing chemicals it needs and the half life is so short that your loved one is in withdrawal every time the drug “runs out” which is every 4 hours. The patient feels “anxiety”, however, the feeling is actually withdrawal, you need more and more of the drug just to get the original effects. The only safe way to get off of Xanax is the Ashton method- switching slowly from Xanax to Valium. Valium is the longer acting form of Xanax which then is easier to cut down on. The entire process can take months or over a year depending on the dose you’re on. I’ve watched Xanax ruin so many lives, turning once happy and intelligent people to angry and incapable. Please seek a doctor who can provide the Ashton method or seek treatment at a rehab facility. Good luck.

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Re: laura (# 12)

Hi Laura, are you still reading on this site? Please get in touch with me about my situation with my spouse's use of Chantix. I could use some help too. Thanks.

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Re: jim (# 279)

Hi Jim... haven't heard from Laura for quite some time

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