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Husband on Chantix Smoking Cessation Medicine
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on February 11, 2008
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My husband has been on this medicine for about a month. Is anyone in the same boat as me as to where my husband is EXTREMELY moody. I dont know if its from the lack of...
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- My sister had heart issues while on this medicine. It can also create serious depression. I would suggest getting him off the medication as soon as possible. My husb...
- I used to work with people in smoking cessation programs, though at that time the medication you mention was not offered yet, so I can't help with that aspect. Howe...
- I think you may be dealing with a combination of things here. Certainly, people in the process of quitting smoking (with meds or without) endure a lot of side effects ...
Stop Smoking
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on September 13, 2009
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My sister has been smoking since she was a teenager and has tried many times to stop smoking with out success. She has tried the "patch" and said that did nothing for ...
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- My son, age 37, has tried everything to quit, too, but to no avail. So, I'm wanting to read suggestions also.
- There's a book called "End Your Addiction Now" by Charles Gant, MD, PhD. It's got information about smoking (and other addictions) and how they affect your brain chemi...
- For many people its the emotional habit more than the physical. Yes, the body depends on the nicotine, but the physical act of putting the cigarette to the lips and t...
Quitting Smoking
Asked by M.A. from Jackson
on October 22, 2007
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I have read a few months ago about a quitting smoking pill that cost about 120.00 a month that was available by prescription. I was trying to find out what this medic...
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- There are a few out there. I know that a new one is called Chantix (or Shantix). Then there is Zyban and Wellbutrin. You can call a pharmacy and check on pricing or...
- The name of this pill is called Chantix. Most insurances don't cover it but I have heard it works well. Although I also recently read in People magazine an article abo...
- The one you're looking for is Chantix. Check into the side effects...I've had several friends that have used it and it works but some of them had a hard time with sid...
Husband Smoking
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on May 23, 2010
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My husband has always been a cigarette smoker for as long as I've known him and I've always wanted him to quit. I can hear the accusations now, "you shouldn't marry s...
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- I agree with everyone who has posted here....nagging him or acting disappointed in him will probably NOT help. I have been an on-and-off smoker since I was 13, and it...
- my 45 yr old hub smoked since about 15, tried everything to quit. stumbled on e-cigs and hasn't had a reg. cig since. still get the nic. but none of the other chemic...
- As a former smoker, all I can say is that HE has to want to quit for him to be able to. I quit three years ago. It took me two years to talk myself into it. I wante...
Smoking When Pregnant
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on November 4, 2010
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In this day an age it's impossible to NOT KNOW the dangers of smoking when pregnant.
One of my co-workers is smoking while she's pregnant. This has upset a lot of p...
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- I would speak your mind, and then deal with the icyness. It's HER baby, does that mean she is going to let it do all sorts of unthinkable things?!? It's HER baby so...
- Can you give her medical reasons/examples? Like how smoking reduced oxygen in the blood of the mother, therefore reducing the oxygen to the fetus which can result in ...
- Has anyone asked if she is trying to quit? I had to gradually cut down (dr. order) because the stress of quitting can be dangerous as well. If you do say something be ...
Smoking with an Infant!
Asked by K.R. from Sherman
on May 25, 2010
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My husband has has been trying to quit smoking for over a year now. He was doing well with it, and even went days at a time with out smoking. but he has a Very high st...
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- I know this is hard on you. The statistics show that exposure to cigarette smoke, even second-hand smoke, can harm young children. You have spoken of your husband'...
- He'll have to make the decision himself and all you can do it set some ground rules. My husband can't smoke in the house or in my car (or in his car if our daughter i...
- No don't let it slide. Funny how the responses took the picture on the pack of cigarettes. I thought it was a nonconfrontational way to remind him how important he. ...
Free/Low Cost Smoking Cessation Programs, Any Out There?
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on January 27, 2012
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Long story, but my mom just ended up in the ER this morning with a severe asthma/breathing issue. She has had asthma for as long as I cn remember, then picked up smok...
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- Try this wesite: http://www.naquitline.org/ I only became aware of the quitline program last week. Good luck
- Call your county health clinic. If they don't have such a program they may know of one. Also, check with the social worker at the hospital.
- not low-cost, but less than $100. My son & my Sis both used auriculotherapy to stop smoking. Basically the ear is "zapped"....& it worked for both of them. :)
Advice for Someone Who Is Ready to Quit Smoking!
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on April 25, 2009
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After smoking a pack a day for more than 20 years my husband has FINALLY decided he wants to quit smoking!!! I want to help him make a real effort this time, and I wa...
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- Congratulations to your husband! Quitting smoking is one of the absolute best things he'll ever do, albeit one of the most difficult. The only method that worked f...
- Such wonderful news that he is ready to quit. I was a smoker for almost 20 years and have now been smoke-free for 16 months. I quit with the Chantix pill. I too was...
- Good for him! I've heard that it helps to also try to short-circuit the non-chemical part of the habit - "when" you smoke. For instance, if he always smokes WITH break...
Need Help to Quit Smoking
Asked by K.S. from Nashville
on March 12, 2007
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I desperatly want to quit smoking. My husband and I both decided to quit together. The nicotine gum works great for him but I hate it. It makes my mouth burn. I am loo...
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- Hey K... I am a 24yr old SAHM...and i just recently quit smoking. Because we are going to try and have another child! Their is no secret! I quit cold turkey! I gave i...
- Congratulations on making that decision. Its a hard one. There is a new medication out called Chantix that is great. Check it out at www.chantix.com . I want to quit m...
- Congrats K., I quit as well about a year ago, and all I can say is CHANTIX, CHANTIX, CHANTIX!!! This is an amazing drug! Insurance usually doesn't cover it, but it...
12-Year-old Son Caught Smoking
Asked by D.L. from Chicago
on October 24, 2006
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I recently found out that both my 12-year-old son and my niece (she is also 12) have been smoking with some of the other kids in my niece's neiborhood. This apparentl...
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- I agree with Richard and Amy. Getting him away from that group of friends may be a great idea. The idea of joining him in an extra curricular activity like Karate, Ten...
- Speaking from experience I know this is hard. I started smoking and still do today when I was about 12. I tried to hide it from my parents, thinking they were stupid. ...
- I know of somebody who found beer bottle under her daughter's bed and said absolutely nothing, but lined them up on her dresser! I think we've all done this before,...
