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Askabutcher
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 Posted - 03/04/2007 : 05:03:43
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I got an Rx for Chantix from my doctor yesterday. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover it.  I think I read that a one month supply will cost like $125. Bummer. I guess that is one good way to keep the weight off while quitting smoking -- can't afford to buy food AND medication. 
Lucky here, insurance did cover the Chantix ($10 for starter pak and $30 for maintenance 90 days). Not for me, but for the other half. She went through four cartons of cigs before she made up her mind to do it. Chantix has a good online support program to go along with the pills.
She's a heavy smoker (2½-3 paks day) and she has now been smoke free for a week.
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MOTV8D
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Posted - 03/04/2007 : 08:58:25
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I am hearing very, very good things about the Chantix. Everyone I have heard of who has tried it says the cravings really do go away.
I really don't want to rack up more debt but maybe I just need to put it on the old credit card...
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Askabutcher
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Posted - 03/04/2007 : 09:32:49
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Originally posted by MOTV8D
I am hearing very, very good things about the Chantix. Everyone I have heard of who has tried it says the cravings really do go away.
She sez the cravings are still there, just NOT as bad as when she tried to quit before. However, her chocolate craving has gone up about 99%!! |
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MOTV8D
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USA
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Posted - 03/04/2007 : 10:08:06
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Luckily for me, I eat very little when I am trying to quit smoking. The one time the cravings are worst is after eating. Therefore, I avoid eating. Cravings are also bad when drinking. Does this mean I will have to give up my martinis? 
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MOTV8D
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USA
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Posted - 03/16/2007 : 20:37:44
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Askabutcher, how is your wife doing? Still smoke free?
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If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
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Askabutcher
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Posted - 03/17/2007 : 04:15:44
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Originally posted by MOTV8D
Askabutcher, how is your wife doing? Still smoke free?
3 weeks today and still smoke free  |
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MOTV8D
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USA
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Posted - 03/17/2007 : 12:10:42
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AWESOME!
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Askabutcher
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Posted - 06/11/2007 : 18:46:56
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Originally posted by MOTV8D
Askabutcher, how is your wife doing? Still smoke free?
Since the end of Feb and not using Chantix at all now.
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MOTV8D
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Posted - 06/11/2007 : 20:44:53
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That gives me hope! A little birdie told me I am getting Chantix for my birthday.
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CThomp
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Posted - 06/12/2007 : 10:35:15
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| I just quit cold turkey. So far so good. Been since Saturday night. I know that isn't very long but i'm fine with it. |
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MOTV8D
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Posted - 06/12/2007 : 21:22:05
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Trust me. No one wants me to go cold turkey. I'll take your head off, then I'll cry about it. Not pleasant for me or those I mutilate.
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Kuuipo
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USA
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Posted - 06/12/2007 : 22:38:09
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Askabutcher, congrats to your wife! Her success gives me hope that Chantix would help me quit too. I've never heard of Chantix before - is a prescription required or can you pick it up over the counter?
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Askabutcher
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Posted - 06/13/2007 : 08:38:06
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Askabutcher, congrats to your wife! Her success gives me hope that Chantix would help me quit too. I've never heard of Chantix before - is a prescription required or can you pick it up over the counter?
A script is req' from your doc. Some insurance prescription plans cover it, some don't.
However, if someone really wants to quit, the cost is insignificant anyway. I have to give credit to the Mrs....I never thought there was any chance in hell that she could give it up....three packs + a day for about 40 years.
Chantix also offers an 'online' program to go along with the pills.
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