Chantix and leg cramps

[Debby317]

Hi I had read on another blog that everyone who had tried and was on Chantix got bad leg cramps. Did anyone also experience this?

[Shaley Girl]

No leg cramps here and I am over a month smoke-free and off of the Chantix.  I had a difficult time with nausea so I only took 1/2 of the recommended dose only at bedtime.

Good luck,
Bonny

[Debby317]

Thanks I'm gonna give it a try

[kathyjo]

I took the Chantix for a month and a half and had no leg cramps or nausea, but the last week I felt bloated and had some gas. It was my choice to stop the Chantix and hindsight I should probably have continued for the recommended 3 months. It wasn't covered at all by my insurance so paying $112. (X3) for something that had no guarantees, seemed a little costly. Who knew that it would work, me, a hardcore smoker of 37 years, mother of 2 who couldn't stop during the pregnancies, who didn't have enough faith in my own self to believe that I had the power to take control : )

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1m 4d 10:44 smoke-free, 774 cigs not smoked, $185.76 saved, 2d 16:30 life saved

[Shaley Girl]

We both quit using Chantix.  What is you quit date?  Mine is 10/7/07.  Congratulations to you!

[Shaley Girl]

I want to say good luck and I know you can do this!

Take care

[kathyjo]

My quit date was 10/8/07 Shaley Girl, a day behind yours! It has been a tough road and I am just getting over the cold that lasted 2+ weeks, but it could have been a much needed deterrent, being to sick to smoke : )
Support is instrumental is keeping "quit" so let's keep giving each other those "atta boys" and thanks for your support : )

[Debby317]

We don't really have a quit date. I got the Chantix I took the first pill last night. I don't much like this long drawn out part of it. I went from 1 pack a day to like 7. I have had 3 so far today. I'm gonna take the pills to stop my brain from wanting it but I hope to stop by Thanksgiving all together. My problem is I deal with chonic pain so when I hurt I want a smoke to take my mind off it. So at the VERY least if I can only have 3-4 a day. That would help my lungs alot...Glad you guys are here for me. :-)

[Shaley Girl]

Oh Debby I so understand the chronic pain as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis along with other problems but I found out that in reality smoking a cig when I was in intense pain was not helping but actually hurting.  When I would smoke, the areas of pain rec'd less healing oxygen.  
Yay for you cutting down so much.  Keep on posting for support and I know that you can make it cause I did.
Good luck

[Debby317]

Well I just started taking 2 Chantix a day and I have 3 cigs left and am not buying any when I go shopping today. So think of me ..it might be a longgg weekend. Thanks so much for the support I will keep in touch!

[Shaley Girl]

You will make it!  Congratulations on not buying any cigs.

[kyarborogh]

I have been on Chantix for 2 weeks and i have really bad leg cramps in my calfs and they also feel like they are going to explode. To look at them they are not swollon but they really feel like it. I have cut my dose in half and i am hoping that will help.

[geo433]

I've been on Chantix for about 8 weeks now and didn't know leg cramps were a side effect--I also started a fitness program and blamed the pain on just being out of shape. I was wondering why it seemed to be getting worse instead of better.  If it's the Chantix causing the pain I would like to find what will help.  I don't want to quit the Chantix because it's the only thing I've tried that really gives me hope that I can quit smoking.  I'm just taking a couple drags off someone elses cig every once in awhile.  I can tell if I miss a dose or two because the cravings get worse.  If anyone has any suggestions please post it. The pain is mostly in my thighs but I kind of feel weak in all my muscles

[kathyjo]

I used Chantix too but didn't have any leg cramps. I did begin an exercise program 2 years prior to quitting so perhaps that is why I didn't get them?
I am sure that there is a phone number that you can call to ask about it. In any case, don't give up on your quit and stop taking puffs on other peoples cigs.
I am 52 and have been smoking since about 15. I truly believed that I would be the last smoker on the face of the earth. Everyone I know had quit and I was still inhaling that **** into my lungs like I didn't have an ounce of sense. Now, here I am, haven't had a smoke for 2 months and 3 weeks and I am so proud of myself for achieving what I didn't believe was possible! I still have cravings but I take a walk or get to the gym....believe it or not, they do subside. You can do it, have some faith : )
Kathy Jo