Memory Loss And Prolonged Personality Changes While On, And After Use Of Chantix (Page 3)
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I began taking Chantix in May of 2011, and quit smoking in June. My brother started saying that I was acting strange. I did not believe him at first, and even felt he was trying to put me down...I remember that.... But I finally did notice that I was not sleeping, and getting really wound up! I started forgetting things, and even forgot to eat, and take medicine. I quit taking the Chantix, and do not smoke, But I lost Two months of memory, and still have some time gaps, at night, to this day. I was removed from the County Fair in September, but have no idea why, and little memory of that evening, and became more isolated and depressed, to the point where I could not think clearly, and. ....well it was a nightmare. I am Now, in the middle of January beginning to retain more evening memory, and have returned to myself, MOSTLY. The scariest thing for me, is that I may NEVER be myself again, totally!...waiting to see. Has anyone else had such dramatic, and LONG LASTING negative effects after stopping Chantix?

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I took Chantix about 3-4 years ago and did quit smokingh, although experienced an extremely stressful event and somehow started again. I experienced major memory problems but had no idea why until I went to the Dr. to get Chantix again, and told him about it. He implied that it may have been an effect of the Chantix. I don't have any energy problems, but the memory problem is HORRIBLE. I see that some have 'receovered' from it, but I have been off Chantix for years and still have the short term memory loss.

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I hear there is a class action involving Chantix. I need to find out about it. I have lost a year, now.

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I discovered a severe vitamin D deficiency. Ask doctor to test. In 3rd month of vitamin replacement therapy, and doing WAY better!

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Its nice to hear someone say memory loss is happening to them too..beyond the "oh gee where did i misplace my keys" i have a BIG problem with this since i started taking Chantix 9 mos ago..sometimes people will tell me something and i can't recall it 10 min later..this happens on a reg basis and i'm way too young at 43 ..i'm starting to feel like i'm 93..!

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I have taken chantix before and did not have any problem. This time is much different. Found myself feeling much more energetic after quiting smoking, then having a little too much energy, then no sleep and found myself getting very arritated at the smallest things. Realized could be chantix so quit taking. After 3 weeks symptoms have increased. Trying to get in touch with my doctor now. Is there anything I can do to deal with the symptoms? thought it would be out of my system by now and feel normal

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I have also had a problem with nightime memory loss. I stopped taking Chantix in 2005 and have not been the same self. I have had a complete pesonality change and am much angrier and depressed than I ever was.

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I have spoken with another individual, who had adverse reactions on Chantix, and her Doctor has also put her on Massive doses of Vitamin D. Different doctors. I never knew this person before. I am willing to bet I WILL find a causal relationship between Chantix, and Vitamin D depletion. I was taking a muti vitamin, when this occured. I would encourage others with adverse reactions to have their Vit D checked.

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I just returned from the doctor. My Vitamin D level was checked...low is 30...Mine was 13....I will now research to find out if Chantix is known to have the effect of vtamin depletion, especially Vitamin D.

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Have you consulted your doctor?

I haven't seen any other users, that I know of, that have posted anything similar to your experience with the memory loss.

The depression, however, can happen with these types of medications. The reason is really unknown, but they can sometimes have the opposite of their intended effect.

You should consult your doctor to determine if the problems definitely stem from the medication, or to see if they have been caused by something else.

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