ksmith
16-06-08, 20:11
Champix is a drug GPs can prescribe for people who are 'serious' about giving up smoking. I've been on them for about 6 weeks now and can honestly say I have given up smoking quite easily (and I was a BIG smoker).
Now for the BUT
They work by closing down the nicotine receptors in your brain (or something along those 'scientific' lines). The trouble is they make you feel a bit spacey, like you're timing out and blanking mid conversation without realising it.
I'm gonna stay on them coz the health benefits outweigh the side effects (I think). As someone with health anx I think the peace of mind I could achieve without smoking will be worth it. Has anyone else tried these (or know someone that has) and what side effects did you encounter?
Kay
Now for the BUT
They work by closing down the nicotine receptors in your brain (or something along those 'scientific' lines). The trouble is they make you feel a bit spacey, like you're timing out and blanking mid conversation without realising it.
I'm gonna stay on them coz the health benefits outweigh the side effects (I think). As someone with health anx I think the peace of mind I could achieve without smoking will be worth it. Has anyone else tried these (or know someone that has) and what side effects did you encounter?
Kay