Comments on: Will Chantix change my personality?

By: phreaki

phreaki — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:58:23 +0000

I’m sorry to hear that there has been personality changes, but I applaud anyone who quits smoking! What does your doctor think about the problem?

By: Ali

Ali — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:50:20 +0000

I have had definite personality changes since I quit smoking in Nov. 06. At first, I thought it was just the withdrawl, but I really believe it was the Chantix because I have never had such anxiety and depressed states, so now I am on lexapro and feeling some better. AH

By: Antonio Howell

Antonio Howell — Thu, 24 May 2007 02:45:38 +0000

Hi,

Just wanted to add my two cents to your excellent blog.

The mood change symptoms are common with nicotine withdrawal (cravings for cigarettes, mood disturbances, appetite increase and sleep problems).

It is my opinion that this is the source of most of the “personality changes”.

These symptoms are worsened if one forgets to take the chantix pills (even taking them late is bad).

There is a loading period of about a week where one prepares the body for the - quit date.

And at that point the withdrawal symptoms begin within minutes.

In summary, taking the pills as directed and under the supervision of an MD is crucial for minimizing problems.

Hope this helps.

Have a Healthy Day,
-AH