Headache And Nausea
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I have been taking Chantix for a week tomorrow. From the first pill, I started getting a headache. Since then, the headache has stayed with me even after using ibuprofen and all throughout the night I am awakened by it. NEVER have I had a headache for this long and RARELY have I suffered headaches before, just mild and on occasion. The nausea comes and goes, but when it hits it hits hard. I feel weak and groggy too. I am hoping this will go away once I stop taking the Chantix, but I want to give it a few weeks so I can kick the habit. Yes, also a nasty taste in my mouth and no real interest in food, but eat because I know I have to. VERY BIZARRE how such a small pill with such low dosage can wreak so much havoc. I know for the long term, if it works, quitting is what's best for me, but WOW people...the side effects can be rather restrictive, even somewhat paralyzing. Some people say it didn't effect them at all when they used it and it DID help them stop smoking. Everyone is different, that is for sure!

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Hi, my name is Monica. I've been on chantix for 12 weeks. I have not smoked but now that I'm done with chantix I get these real bad headaches to the point it wakes me up out my sleep. Ibuprofen helps for a few hours then it's back. I feel light headed. I feel like at times I'm out of my body. It feels like my back and neck are stiff. The pain starts from the back of my head to the front of my head. What can I do to make these headaches n lightheaded feelings go away n stay away?

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Hello, TeresaTB! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the side effects you're experiencing.

The effects you've described are listed by the FDA as common side effects of this medication, along with body aches, nervousness and dry mouth.

They should go away, once you finish your course of treatment with it. Usually, they will taper off and lessen in intensity after about a month of taking it, when your body gets used to the medication.

Is it helping with the cravings for cigarettes?

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