nibblet's Journal

But I have cut down quite considerably! A pack is lasting four days....about 5 cig's a day which is great for me.  Still have tummy cramps which is a side effect. Tomorrow I'm supposed to UP the dosage to .05 mgs twice a day. But the bloating from gas and constipation is not comfortable at all!!  Don't know if I should up the dosage....I'm afraid the stomach problems will get worse. Skipped one day of the med due to the tummy cramps were so uncomfortable which did help.  Not to sound gross, bu I finally pooped for the first time in 5 days and finally burped and pooted the gas that had built up.  lol!

  I've been eating a lot of fiber as in green veggies and whole grain cereals for the "ruffage",  but it's been hard to do since I feel so full all the time.  I really want to quit, but don't know if I should continue the Chantix. It's not worth taking it when it bothers my tummy so much, so I'm debating whether or not I should stop taking them all together.  Will be seeing my GP on Monday and discuss it with him.  I don't want to add MORE pills like that GasX and a laxative on top of it due to I take enough pills for everything else already like my Psych meds and my asthma and arthritus meds.  I hate taking so many pills and having to add a couple more just turns me off to not wanting to take any at all.  I know it's the Chantix that's causing theside effect and not any of my other meds which is very disappointing.