Bud and Chantix

First - I am new to this forum so if i put this in the wrong place, my aplogies, but i thought this might be a good start.

So I have been smoking weed since about 16 or so (29 now) and cigarettes for the last 3 years.

I've been trying for a year and half to stop the ciggs, but no luck. My doctor suggested and gave me a prescription for Chantix.

She says it may curb my bud appetite, but she has patiets who it hasnt. I do not want to stop smoking bud, but these ciggies have GOT to go.

i read on a few sites that taking chantix and smoking week can have some ill effects - wild dreams, an alomost chemical like high, insomnia. Has anyone used Chantix while still smoking bud?

did you have any effects? I have the presciption waiting to be filled, but i refuse if its going to stop my desire for bud.

thanks people :rasta::stoned::smokin::rastasmoke::pimp::hippy:

Didn't have any of those symptoms taking chantix. It affects everyone differently tho. And Chantix didn't work for me :*(

I'd be careful mixing weed and Chantix, simply because Chantix is a newer drug on the market; try using chantix while not on weed, and then slowly introduce weed to your regimen... Good luck, man.

I'm glad I never started smoking cigs.

Both my husband and I quit smoking using Chantix......and I smoked cigerettes for 30 years. I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how well it worked for both of us.

We both still did our normal amount of weed and neither one of us had any problems with it at all. Everyone IS different though so be careful.

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Originally Posted by JayRolla

First - I am new to this forum so if i put this in the wrong place, my aplogies, but i thought this might be a good start.

So I have been smoking weed since about 16 or so (29 now) and cigarettes for the last 3 years.

I've been trying for a year and half to stop the ciggs, but no luck. My doctor suggested and gave me a prescription for Chantix.

She says it may curb my bud appetite, but she has patiets who it hasnt. I do not want to stop smoking bud, but these ciggies have GOT to go.

i read on a few sites that taking chantix and smoking week can have some ill effects - wild dreams, an alomost chemical like high, insomnia. Has anyone used Chantix while still smoking bud?

did you have any effects? I have the presciption waiting to be filled, but i refuse if its going to stop my desire for bud.

thanks people :rasta::stoned::smokin::rastasmoke::pimp::hippy:

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It takes a very strong mind, and a very strong desire to stay away from the consumption of tobacco...It's so readily available, and one of the most addictive substances you can get your hands on..I've quit smoking several times over the past few years, however cold turkey is the only way to quit...you can't use gum, patches, or a pill for it...because that only creates another thing replacing the cigarettes..if I remember correctly, this 'chantix' blocks the nicotine receptors...however, what happens when you don't take the pills?? You have to control your mind, and have the ability to realize that the only person or thing that can keep you from putting a cigarette in your mouth and lighting it is YOU. Over the past several years they've gradually increased nicotine levels in cigarettes...It's now harder than ever to quit smoking, but it's not impossible. I know this because I've done it without any quit smoking aides whatsoever..merely quitting putting them into my mouth and smoking them(period). You'll have to do the same if you wish to get this habit out of your lifestyle.

Sorry Mark, I have to disagree. I would NEVER have been able to quit smoking without Chantix....it's that simple for me. I am a true addict/alcoholic and know much better (now that I've been through it a few times for a few different addictions) than to figure that I don't need.....or will use.....all the help and support I can get to overcome an addiction.

Addictions kill.....use WHATEVER tools you have available to beat them. I consider Chantix a miracle for myself and my husband. Try it.

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

Sorry Mark, I have to disagree. I would NEVER have been able to quit smoking without Chantix....it's that simple for me. I am a true addict/alcoholic and know much better (now that I've been through it a few times for a few different addictions) than to figure that I don't need.....or will use.....all the help and support I can get to overcome an addiction.

Addictions kill.....use WHATEVER tools you have available to beat them. I consider Chantix a miracle for myself and my husband. Try it.

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My opinion stems from me isolating myself from any sort of medication other than something natural...I used marijuana to help with withdrawal effects, I had problems with dizziness, poor appetite, and for some reason felt physically exhausted..after about a week to a week and a half my lifestyle was changed and I enjoyed the benefits of not using tobacco..

out of curiosity..do you have to continue using this chantix or is it only taken for a little while??

You're both right.

Whatever works for you is what you should do.

I think slowly weening youself from Chantix after reaching the desired level of 'quittingness' would help with the craving cessation effects, Markass, though I'm not sure.

BEST OF LUCK! I'll be rootin' for ya :)

Its a three month program.....we both quit smoking back in july and stopped taking the chantix in august. I had about one day where I wanted a cigerette since stopping the meds and that's it. Every once in awhile I'll have a thougt that a ciggie sounds good....but luckily since I have so much experience in the drinking addiction thing I can recognize it for what it is....a wish....as opposed to the craving or obsession I've had for such things in the past.

I'm completely for folks who stop things on their own. All I'm saying (and I'm saying this from personal experience) is don't judge or look down on people who want help for overcoming their addiction.......or ANY problem for that matter. I'm VERY lucky not have died from alcohol addiction.....and I'm alive because i did get and had help. I don't feel people should be made to feel that they are wrong for getting and using whatever help/tools/support they can get. It can save some lives. :)

That's a great attitude, Weedhound, and that's fantastic you're doing so well :D