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11/22/2013

Quitting smoking is always difficult and the quitting smoking side effects are always going to be with you no matter which method you undertake. Everybody knows that smoking is dangerous to your health and still people eagerly try to destroy their life and health by becoming addicted smokers.



There is loads of quitting smoking side effects that terrify many people from getting rid of the nasty habit once and for all and the main reason is that when you quit your body is so hungry for nicotine that it naturally reacts by trying to "detox" itself from the harmful chemicals that you have put in there by smoking. The main reason it is so difficult to stop is that the quitting smoking side effects involved in withdraw of the nicotine will make you more anxious and in many cases very depressed.



You can make a supreme effort in overcoming two prominent form of quitting smoking side effects by controlling the physical and emotional cravings. The psychological side effects can be more distressing than the physical ones but if you use a few tools to surmount the psychological factors then you will have a much better chance of overcoming the physical factors you are feeling.



The psychological effects are any feelings of meaninglessness in ones life that can only be filled by smoking a cigarette as if cigarettes were their escape from the hassles of daily living and nicotine used to make them stop thinking about their worries and problems. Most people break down and start smoking again when they get bored, lonely and feel like they have nothing to do.



A physical example of a quitting smoking side effect is that it makes the smokers gain weight when they try to quit because they begin to feel hungry and get an urge for eating when their mouth is not busy smoking. Certain people will also feel nauseous, get the shakes, sweat continuously, have headaches, become irritable and of course have severe cravings for a cigarette.



Try to recognize why you are quitting smoking. Sketch a detailed list of all the health benefits that you will gain and the benefits your love ones around you will receive. You owe it to yourself and those around you to quit and add years to your life
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11/03/2013

Effects of stop smoking can be very difficult and annoying, but work through them will help, so your overall health benefits from your heart and lungs. Withdrawal symptoms stop smoking effects your body and experience there, because physically and mentally a search of nicotine in cigarettes have developed. Determination of the effects and symptoms and what you can do if you experience will help you if your habit of trying to quit. Some of the most common are:



• Anxiety and irritability-why you deny something that takes your body, can be excluded for being irritable. Smoking is easier for people sometimes if they can also take a few days to go "cold Turkey" and completely smoke-free. Family and friends or to go to work, make it a difficult process. Although, if you're alone, do not have the support of others.



• Headaches-a common side effect, that after a period of exposure.



• Increased appetite and weight gain-many smokers who try to eat, start a willingness to stop every time if you need to get as a replacement for smoking a light cigarette. This can lead to weight problems. Weight gain can occur due to fluid retention. The ability to fight, drink plenty of water, this is surprising because this is your body to flush out and don't eat much salt because water absorbs.



• Acid reflux and gas-fortunately are temporary and do not take it more often than a few weeks. Over the counter medications help fight try this and avoid foods that will accentuate.



• Sinus congestion, cough and sore throat-this occurs because your body to get rid of all the tar and other impurities that come from smoke. These problems can go a bit more and sometimes for a few months. General medications with side effects help to try again.



• Insomnia and strange dreams-how to stop your body will start to frequent entering REM sleep. If you smoke you will get the sleep is not actually very good. However, if not used, the REM sleep cycle can you feel that you're not really sleep for a while. You can also experience strange dreams or more frequent. This is the REM sleep improved, because it is when dreaming. If you have trouble falling asleep, you can try sleep aid, but sure to be careful, because some of them are also employees. Finally you will get used to you.



• Itching and tingling sensation-this in some people because your circulation improves after. You should not take longer than a couple of days ago.



If you decide to quit smoking, it is always a good idea to consult your doctor. He or she can help you, advise what kind of medication or spots that you can use to help the process. Although the side effects of quitting smoking can be very difficult and sometimes annoying, smoking helps to improve your quality of life, health and the health of your humans.
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10/25/2013

I tell you, it never ceases to amaze me how inept the anti-smoking lobby is when it comes to its smoking cessation tactics. There is virtually no emphasis on the psychological effects of smoking, which is actually the main culprit. Instead, these "experts" zero in on emphysema, heart disease, lung cancer, and any other bodily nasty they can think of.



I'm a former smoker, and I can tell you that the scare tactics don't work. Heck, if they did work then wouldn't the entire world be rid of smoking by now? Bizarrely, the failure of these campaigns isn't attributed to their general defectiveness, but rather the "stupidity" of smokers. It is amazing pig-headedness.



The fact is that smoking withdrawal produces very little in the way of real physical symptoms. You'd be hard-pressed to find many ex-smokers who vomited, suffered from severe cramps or had fainting spells after packing in the cigarettes. What does drive people back to smoking is the psychological effects of smoking, and as long as these are ingrained on the psyche, then the battle with smoking will be an unpleasant and lifelong one.



The great news is that all these psychological "reasons" are myths. They can be easily debunked. And like anything in life, once you have no reason to do an act, then you simply won't do it. There are millions of smokers who can testify to stopping smoking easily, and it is almost certain that they did precisely because they conquered the psychological effects of smoking with ease.



What precisely do I mean when I say the "psychological effects" of smoking? Well, any smoker will believe that the cigarette is an all-purpose fix. If they need to concentrate, they light up. If they need to relax, they light up. If they need to relieve boredom, they light up. If they need to talk on the phone, they light up. If they are going to drink, they light up. If they need to cope with stress, they light up.



So the notion of throwing away this miraculous all-purpose fix is simply unbearable. It is no wonder that ex-smokers are most likely to light up again in a classic "cigarette moment", such as a funeral (high stress). Once smokers realise that the psychological effects of smoking are all illusions, then it simply won't be a problem to quit. Do not underestimate or unappreciate the depth of the smoker's brainwashing; the tobacco industry has spent billions for over a century in order to promote its product and its myths.
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10/22/2013

When you stop smoking there is a good chance you will experience a stop smoking symptom or two. These are caused by the withdrawal effects of nicotine and by the side effects of changes in your body from not inhaling the toxins in tobacco smoke.



An unpleasant stop smoking symptom may give you an excuse to start smoking again. Don't let it!



Stop Smoking Symptom #1: Chesty Cough



When you stop smoking, your lungs are presented with an opportunity to clean themselves. As this will be the first time in probably many years for them to clean themselves up, they will go for it! It is perfectly natural for them to do this too.



As time passes, your chestyness should subside as your lungs overcome that first cleaning frenzy. If your cough persists, you should go and see your doctor as a persistent cough could be an indication on lung cancer.



Stop Smoking Symptom #2: Sore Throat



When you stop smoking, the environment in your mouth and nose changes from what has been normal whilst you were smoking. When you smoke, there is a need for your mouth, nose and throat to be well lubricated to cope with the tobacco smoke. When you stop, the lubrication levels are excessive to your needs.



The result of this mucus production in an excessive post-nasal drip, which means mucus is falling into the back of your mouth and throat from your nose. This causes a sore throat much like the sore throats you experience when you have a cold.



Stop Smoking Symptom #3: Coughs and Colds



The change in your mouth, nose, throat and lung environment from stopping smoking is considerable. There is an excessive amount of fluid sloshing around and this provides an ideal environment for bugs to make themselves at home. The net result is an increased likelihood of suffering coughs, colds and sore-throats.



It may seem to you that you were better off smoking because you never used to suffer so much as a smoker but these infections are transient and should only be short lived. Put up with them as they are a price worth paying for the long term health benefits of not smoking.



Stop Smoking Symptom #4: Bad Breath



When you smoke, your mouth waters. As a new non-smoker, instead of getting this rush of mouth watering 20 times a day, your mouth can become parched by comparison to how you would normally be. This dryer environment often causes a build up of unpleasant anaerobic bacteria at the back of the mouth. These bacteria give off 'volatile sulphurous compounds' that don't smell good.



To help overcome the imminent bad breath, drink water regularly and have low calorie mints or sugar free gum to hand at all times to save yourself from embarrassment.



Stop Smoking Symptom #5: Headaches and Light-Headedness



When you stop smoking your blood's ability to operate improves rapidly. When you smoked, your blood became handicapped from carbon monoxide but this handicapping passes very quickly once you stop.



Your blood sugar levels will change too when you quit because the action of nicotine on insulin in your blood is no longer present. The net effect of these two factors is that you will have more oxygen and less sugar in your blood, bathing your brain in an unfamiliar environment. A common result of this change is headaches or light-headedness.



Take some non-prescription painkillers, drink plenty of water and wait for it to subside. If it persists for more than a week, go and see your doctor but don't start smoking again!



Stop Smoking Symptom #6: Constipation



When you smoke, the nicotine in tobacco affects your intestines, relaxing the muscles. This helps your digestion and keeps you regular. When you quit smoking, this therapeutic effect of nicotine is no longer there and you may suffer from constipation.



Drink plenty of water and try to up the fibre in your diet to help the situation. Fruit and vegetables of any sort should help along with wholegrain cereals or bread.



Stop Smoking Symptom #7: Mood Swings



You are in a state of nicotine withdrawal and as mentioned above, your brain is bathed in high oxygen, low sugar level blood that it is not used to. Much as alcohol can change your behaviour, a lack of nicotine, more oxygen and less sugar can easily have you change your behaviour. Luckily, it is short lived and should pass within a couple of weeks but to help, try to avoid alcohol and caffeine where possible to minimize the situation.



Stop Smoking Symptom #8: Insomnia



For much the same reason as the mood swings, you may also suffer from insomnia as a result of nicotine withdrawal. To help overcome this, use any methods you can think of to help yourself relax including avoiding any stimulants such as tea or coffee after around 6pm.
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9/29/2013

Many smokers know that smoking results in rotting their bodies. So they ultimately quit it after one or other time during their lives. There can be both positive and negative effects of quitting smoking. For the initial days when you have stopped smoking you will notice a conspicuous change in your system which appears as dipping level of blood sugar. Ostensible symptoms emerges just because of the fact that your blood sugar amount lessens which thereby dampens the feeling of dizziness, lack of concentration and other behavioral changes. Lowering levels of blood sugar in your body resembles lack of oxygen in the system of every living being. Thus, you will also feel sudden hankering of sweet items.



When you stop smoking, your system tends to adjust itself with the changed situation. Chances of heart attack tend to decline drastically with the passage of time. Nerve endings start to regrow which leads to enhanced ability to smell and taste. Bronchial tubes of the system relax and you breathe much easily which makes better lung function and blood circulation. Moreover, your personality improves, you become more socially acceptable. Also, most importantly you can also save a lot of money. If you will spend that money on your loved ones they will become closer to you.



But effects of quitting smoking can be negative too like after you stop stomachache, vomiting starts which is accompanied with developing the probability of hypothermia. You will tend to have more food due to declining blood sugar levels which will lead to weight gain. This happens because of lack of sugar level which develops a yen for sweet foods and items. This emerges as an irritating symptom. People after quitting smoking eat a lot thereby tends to gain weight during time. To avoid such symptoms, it is considered best to have intakes of several juices during day times which not only fulfills the need of body for the time being but also proves great for your health. Thus, quitting smoking habit can prove to be tough through whatever method you choose but ultimately the effects of quitting smoking can be immense and signals a beginning of much healthier life.
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9/18/2013

If you are actually considering stopping smoking then you should take into account the possible side effects, both positive and negative that you are likely to suffer.



The Positive Effects of Quitting Smoking:



Within just a few days of stopping smoking, you will notice marked improvements to your health. The biggest factor behind this is due to the oxygen levels in your bloodstream increasing together with improved lung function and a general growth in your generalised fitness levels. You will almost certainly notice that your breathing is much improved and your lungs are functioning much freely than while you were still smoking. Your sense of smell and taste improve within hours of your last cigarette and take just a few days to return to their proper levels. The risk of a heart attack gets lower as each cigarette free day passes. Ceasing to smoke will also lower the risks of many problems with your circulation. If you have quit smoking your will also notice an increase in your stamina and within few weeks your stamina level will be normal. You will notice that you sleep much better than before and awaken fresh and revitalised.



The Negative Effects of Quitting Smoking:



The negative side effects seem to come about as blood sugar levels start to fall. As you go through the procedure of quitting smoking your physical structure is forced adapt to the altered state of affairs. You can easily reduce the levels of this side effect by increasing your fluid intake, drinking a chilled glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice several times a day will help maintain your blood sugar levels. Smoking may likewise impair many of your body's vital organs therefore it will take time to recover once you quit. Some studies have suggested that by quitting smoking there is a chance that you are a slightly greater risk of being diagnosed with Mesothelioma, the treatment for this disease may be expensive and can not be completed without funding. Another down side to quitting is that you may experience feelings of snappishness, tenseness, sickness, and giddiness. The good news though is that all of these symptoms are short lived. When you first quit you may find you have trouble getting to sleep, or you may wake up during the night more often. It is possible you may have problems concentrating and suffer from minor constipation as well as a tickly "smokers cough". You may more susceptible to, common colds and ulcers. Obviously you will face the dreaded withdrawal symptoms, repeated urges to light a cigarette, inflated appetite, fidgetiness and depression.



The best way to combat the majority of these effects is to take part in regular exercise; however it is always recommended that you consult with your own doctor before dramatically changing your lifestyle to achieve the best results.



Summary



Quitting the smoking habit is always going to be tough whatever method or system you choose. But the net results can be immense. You regain your health, you stop damaging your home, your family feel better, and you save a ton of money too!
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9/16/2013

It is easy to just stop smoking, but the hardest part of quitting comes after you stop. The cravings for cigarettes, the frustration, the irritability, tiredness etc. are just a few of the side effects that you may expect when you stop smoking.



When you quit, do not expect your body to accept the new change in your lifestyle in a moment. It can easily take a week or even a month before your body fully recovers from the sudden change in the nicotine intake. The amount of time before your body acclimates to the new and healthy habits can differ from person to person. However, the side effects are mostly psychological and with a few therapies (like hypnosis), it can be minimized easily.



When you quit smoking you can expect the following changes in your physical and mental behavior.



1. Headaches. Headaches could be attributed to the smoking cessation. But headaches can only be expected within one or two days after quitting. If you experience headaches even after two days of quitting, then you should go see a doctor. Headaches can be easily waned by an aspirin or even by a quick nap.



2. Insomnia. For some people sleeping becomes difficult after they quit smoking. But the problem is mainly psychological rather than physical and can be easily cured by therapies, or by simply following a strict sleeping routine. It is recommended that you do not resort to sleeping pills unless you feel there is no other choice.



3. Behavioral problems. One may experience irritability, frustration, anger, uneasiness etc. after they stop smoking. This behavior is only natural and should not be fretted upon. It is going to fade away after a maximum of one week after you quit. The best way to counter this side effect is to tell your friends and family in advance that you are going to stop smoking and tell them that they can expect such behavior from you. People are generally supportive when you want to quit and they will co-operate with your bad behavior.



4. Intense craving for cigarettes - People generally associate smoking with their day to day activities like driving, drinking coffee, after lunch, after dinner, office work etc. When they stop smoking, one of the side effects is that they feel that they are not able to give their hundred percent to these activities just because they miss the cigarettes in their hand. This effect is again psychological and will fade away with time. Once you start to realize that you are much better off without cigarettes, you will actually become more efficient in these day to day activities and perform better. Therapies are also helpful in making people subdue these intense cravings.



If you think about it for a moment, the benefits of quitting are a thousand times more than the side effects. Do not waste your time thinking how hard it will be to stop smoking, and what the side effects will be. Instead, just go for it and find out for yourself that it isn't that hard and the benefits are just astounding when you actually are able to quit.
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9/04/2013

Chantix is the US trading name for the drug varenicline, developed by Pfizer and released for general use in 2006. It has received some exceptional media attention due to its (claimed) success rates. Pfizer's own website claims a 44% success rate which makes for a very interesting and potentially profitable drug. The more commonly accepted 'success rate' is only 22% however.



As with Zyban, the other well-known aid for smoking cessation, there are a number of side effects to be taken into consideration with Chantix.



Chantix side effects are known to include most seriously, severe nausea with up to 30% of people trying to quit smoking using Chantix, having to stop the treatment due to this side effect being so strong. Disturbances of the gut such as constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, excessive indigestion and excessive flatulence have all been mentioned as well as vomiting.



Other Chantix side effects are known to include headaches, difficulty sleeping (insomnia), anabnormal dreams including nightmares, sleepiness and dizziness.



People have reported other Chantix side effects including a change in their sense of taste (no - not fashion or the opposite sex!), a dry mouth and changes in appetite both for food and for sex! They have also reported increased incidences of airway infections, mood swings, tremor and restlessness.



Some people also notice an increased need for the bathroom, chest pains, palpitations, and skin reactions such as rashes or itchiness.



Having listed all of these potential side effects however, it is important to note that not all side effects happen in every person. Admittedly, many people suffer too much from the nausea to continue with the treatment but many of the other side effects are quite mild and potentially a small price to pay for quitting smoking.



It is also important to note that many of these Chantix side effects show up when people quit smoking anyway and they are commonly attributed to nicotine withdrawal. Of note, dry mouth, increased airway infections, mood swings and anxiety, tremor and chest pains are all attributed to nicotine withdrawal too.



It is also important to mention, despite its short-term claim for 44% success rates, Chantix's longer-term success rates are similar to that of Zyban. Zyban is made more effective by using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and Chantix is more effective if subjects take NRT after finishing the 12-week course. You can read my views on nicotine replacement therapy in the article; Nicotine Replacement Therapy Scam



Both Zyban and Chantix are used in combination with support counselling for smokers as well as NRT. The drugs themselves cannot std up on their own and certainly do not come with money back guarantees and that is on top of the Chantix side effects listed here.



Notwithstanding all this, if you want to quit smoking, no matter how many times you don't achieve it, just keep on trying. Never stop trying to quit!
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8/13/2013

Many stop smoking aids are designed around the principle that one of the most difficult things to deal with in smoking cessation is its side effects. This is why there are a handful of nicotine-based aids - specifically to help the smoker manage the stop smoking side effects better.



A stop smoking side effect that the smoker himself would instantly notice when he starts eschewing tobacco is a shift in the blood sugar level. The quitter would suddenly need to satisfy his sweet tooth and reach for anything sweet. It isn't that smoking is responsible for putting sugar into your bloodstream; it's more of the effect of nicotine's stimulant properties that affects the blood sugar levels.



Furthermore, one who has just given up smoking would tend to put something in his mouth to replace the act involved in smoking of putting a stick in the mouth and lighting up. Because of this, many new quitters experience weight gain as a stop smoking side effect during the first few weeks of staying away from smoking.



As far as behavior is concerned, a nasty stop smoking side effect is being irritable and aggressive. Due to the smoker's habit of reaching for a cigarette during times when he is tense, it's only natural that he would feel irritable if that security blanket - in this case, the cigarette - is taken away from him during those times he needs it most.



As a result of this stop smoking side effect, many people around a person who is just starting to quit give in out of frustration and provide the smoker with the cigarettes he is craving, just to keep the tension to a minimum. By doing so, he has not helped the smoker kick the habit.



When one suddenly stops smoking, his body instantly plummets into a state of loss. The stop smoking side effects he may experience during the first few days are restlessness and depression. Depression has been linked to nicotine withdrawal while restlessness is related to the individual's loss of anything to do with his hands while idle. These symptoms usually stop within a month.



For smokers who have been used to smoking while performing intense mental work, a common stop smoking side effect is lack of concentration and difficulty doing creative work, such as writing. This, too, disappears after about a couple of weeks.



Not a few quitters report the stop smoking side effect [http://www.stopsmokingaidsguide.com/Stop_Smoking_Laser_Treatment/] of waking up in the middle of the night. Again, this may be due to nicotine withdrawal, and the body may be asking for its nicotine fix at this time of the night. Some say they feel lightheaded, but this goes on for only a few days.



Stop smoking aids such as nicotine replacement treatments are designed to make the stop smoking side effects more manageable. They also try to eliminate one's dependency on the replacement product so that over time, one can satisfactorily survive even without both tobaccos and the stop smoking aid.
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8/11/2013

It is commonly known throughout all parts of the world today that those individuals that abuse drugs will sooner if not later become addicted and suffer. Amongst the endless harmful substances that are out there, marijuana, cannabis or weed have without doubt become some of the most popular abused drugs today. For those who actually realise this will be aware of the absolute importance in quitting their habits and making a fresh start in life. Depending on the frequency and intensity of your weed intake, if you were to suddenly decide to quit then with the side effects of quitting weed you have to be aware of those involved.



Effects of quitting weed may even require a major detox treatment of which can be provided by the rehab and detox centres. These rehab centres provide the much needed help and support so their clients do not suffer, a step by step programme is used for maximum effect. Because otherwise they can suffer some really bad withdrawal symptoms both physically and mentally, even as far as experiencing severe depression. Constant monitoring is the only way to pull clients through this difficult early stage of the recovery process.



To name a few of some of the most common withdrawal symptoms are insomnia, depression, appetite loss, restlessness, nightmares, irritability and anxiety. In alot of cases these withdrawal symptoms are effects of quitting weed suddenly rather than gradually coming off the drug.



# Restlessness and anxiety - Due to the restlessness of craving during the detox phase his can lead to huge anxiety.



# Insomnia - Being unable to sleep due to insomnia will not last forever. Regular and normal sleep patterns will resume as the body is cleansed and readjusts itself naturally.



# Appetite loss - mainly occurs during the initial stage of quitting the habit. A healthy appetite will eventually return.



# Nightmares - They are associated with restless sleep and you can also experience weird dreams during the detox phase.



Let's now take a look at some of the longer term effects and even benefits of taking that all important decision to stop smoking weed. It is important when going through the detox and rehab stages that you have goals to aim for plus a strong "why" as to why you are doing this. These benefits and your "why" will keep you focused during those moments when you have cravings, weaknesses and are struggling with your addiction.



# Improved relationships - It is very likely that those loved ones closest to you may have suffered during your weed smoking years. These relationships will be alot healthier and more fulfilling now.



# More money - Quitting a habit means you now have lots of extra income to spend on the luxuries in life like vacations, new clothes, family treats etc.



# Healthier body - Smoking badly affects your health so now you will have more lung capacity to do sports, play with the kids for longer etc.



For some more FREE information on how to quit smoking weed today please click here.
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7/01/2013

It is out of the question that smoking is terrible. It's terrible for you, and it kills many people. Smoking is always harmful to the health of people. However, no matter what reasons people have for smoking, they are always strongly recommended to stop smoking.



This doesn't necessarily mean that people should avoid smoking cessation just because of the side effects. What people need to bear in mind is that such problems are normal to show up because their bodies are trying to remove the toxins that they have always injected into their body. These problems show up due to the nicotine withdrawal.



Quitting smoking side effects often include depressed, anxious or irritable feelings. The reason behind this is in fact pretty sensible. Before they stop smoking, they usually need around 15 minutes to complete their daily routines. However, since they start trying to quit smoking, they often tend to stare at their daily routines even for about an hour.



During the first stages of nicotine withdrawal, the effects of smoking cessation often cause people to have a bad night sleep. Even if they manage to get their sleep in the end, it will often be of poor quality.



Experiencing a mild sadness or depression is also a common thing when it comes to quitting smoking side effects. It is like that these people are losing their best friend that is always there for them when they need it. If that is not enough, boredom is also common. When they smoke, they always have something to do -- smoking -- when they have nothing to do. Also, those who are trying to quit smoking will often have a short temper and get angry easily as one of the quitting smoking side effects.



What about the physical quitting smoking side effects? Well, it is common that people will experience headaches, catch fever, colds, coughs, sharp chest pain and still a lot more to mention. Well, people should realize that these all things happen because their body is in the middle of the healing process. In order to cope with all these things, people are allowed to take medicine such as pain reliever or aspirin. Drinking a lot of water is also very recommendable to counter these problems.
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3/30/2013

If you have already made numerous attempts in quit smoking and still found to be failed, arrival of Chantix will be a golden news for you. Chantix was recently introduced in 2006 by Pfizer as a better drug to help smokers to stop smoking.



The capability of Chantix to break the addiction of smokers for smoking is highly appreciated and it is clearly reflected in terms of product reviews.



However, similar to the vast majority of popular pharmaceuticals in the world Chantix it self carries some side effects.



Benefits Offered by Chantix



Chantix has shown its great ability to reduce the chance of death among smokers from very common threats such as stroks, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart diseases and cancer coming in different types.



It has clearly shown that 130000 deaths reported from cancer, 170000 of heart disease related deaths and 50000 deaths due to lung diseases have been caused mainly by smoking.



If presently you are addicted to smoking the only way to avoid these fatal diseases is quit smoking.



Positive feelings are created by Chantix in its user's brain and hamper the activation of nicotine by that means. Due to this blockage of nicotine, addiction for smoking is retarded.



Sometimes however restraining from smoking can exert a stress to the smoker if he has been addicted to smoking for a considerable period of time. Fortunately Chantix makes that change of life style situation much easier in such away that the smoker will not feel that stress situation. Therefore the need of having a cigarette is no longer exists.



Body chemistry of the people differs to one another and response for the same drug would vary in different individuals. This nature would lead to some mild negative side effects of Chantix to be appeared only on a limited number of smokers.



However, similar to the vast majority of popular pharmaceuticals in the world Chantix it self carries some side effects.



Following negative side effects have been reported with some smokers while having the Chantix treatment:



1. Frequent sleep disturbances



2. Possible vomiting



3. Hard stool with flatulence conditions



4. Constipation



However it is proved that the overall level of risks observed with Chantix is considered to be extremely low when especially compared with the very high risk of heavy smoking. If you, as a smoker have made numerous attempts to quit smoking and still failed to succeed, it is advisable for you to undergo a Chantix treatment which would definitely make you success in quit smoking.
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3/20/2013

If you don't know much about the quit smoking drugs out there, such as Chantix and the likes, this article will prove very helpful in not only informing you but also helping you in your quest to stop the bad smoking habit.



Despite the awesome good effects of some of these drugs that help you stop smoking, there are also negative effects. That's obviously the same thing with lots of things in life, even those things that help us incredibly in lots of areas - they also have side effects.



When it comes to drugs for stopping smoking, such as Chantix, they help a lot but they also have adverse effects, such as - sleep disorder, constipation, headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness and even fainting, dehydration, mouth dryness, etc.



Some people I talked to say they don't care about such negative effects because they are mild compared to the extreme dangers of continuing the dangerous habit of smoking - such as possible lung cancer. As far as they are concerned, such side effects are indeed mild and they prefer them.



I do agree with them, but I'd suggest you look for other ways to stop smoking that won't have extreme side effects. I say so because such adverse effects might affect you negatively. For example, if you are someone that works with heights and you suffer from the adverse effects like nausea, this is extremely dangerous and can lead to your death! So - despite how wonderful many of the drugs are, you should go for those that have the least side effects.
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3/19/2013

Individuals who abuse drugs would sooner or later get addicted and suffer. Among the many harmful substances, marijuana or cannabis has become one of the most commonly abused drugs today. Those who realize this would be aware of the importance in quitting their dirty habits and starting over. However, if you were to suddenly quit smoking marijuana, it would leave you with a couple of side effects depending on the intensity and frequency of your drug intake.
 
Quitting marijuana requires a comprehensive detoxifying treatment which all rehabilitation and drug detoxifying centers provide. To make sure that patients don't suffer until they relapse, rehab centers walk with their inmates through a step by step journey while holding them steady. Otherwise, they would suffer terrible withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms confront various mental and physical challenges and vary from mild worry to severe depression.
 
Mild symptoms like anxiety, restlessness and insomnia occurs as soon as you quit. You would find yourself agitated and holding the attention span of a five year old simply because you'd be craving for a quick fix. At this time, hold on to your willpower and don't let your cravings break you. Another common side effect from quitting marijuana would be loss of appetite. Your mind would be automatically focused on smoking a joint, you'd lose the will to need anything else aside from marijuana. In addition from that, users would also have strange nightmares associated with insomnia and sleep apnea as well.



In conclusion, if you're a marijuana user, it would be wise to slowly start quitting today and be aware of the many side effects that would come along with it and be prepared to deal with it. Don't let it stop you from quitting as this can boost the quality of your life in a long run.
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3/17/2013

In the face of the adverse effects of Chantix, you may want to consider the milder Zyban. Zyban is one of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the reuptake of the serotonin neurotransmitter. When secreted, these chemicals in your body cause a spike in your pleasure-seeking behavior, which makes you 'crave' nicotine.



Zyban is the brand name for the substance bupropoin, which is not without its own side effects. Offshoot symptoms of bupropion include dizziness and fainting, dehydration, mouth dryness, difficulty urinating, and drowsiness. While on bupropion, you may want to abstain from milks and cheese because they set off a whole new range of side effects.



Scopolamine and Atarax are two drugs that can help you stop smoking too, except that they are not orally administered drugs like the previously mentioned ones. These two, blended together into a single SMART injection are given to you intravenously. Although they are individually FDA-approved, the cocktail is still in the review process. They work well to help your smoking cessation efforts, but they also have side effects similar to those mentioned above.



The fact that a drug works and saves you from the worse potential effects of nicotine is often reason enough to keep you in the program. Nicotine causes irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and is a poison used in most insecticides.



The other chemicals in tobacco proffer little more than increased risks of cancer and heart disease, which should convince you to stay with the program until you don't need the drug anymore. Smoking cessation is not an easy thing to achieve, but there are people doing it all around you. Perhaps it is time for you also to give it what it takes and never smoke another cigarette again.
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2/22/2013

In the face of the adverse effects of Chantix, you may want to consider the milder Zyban. Zyban is one of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the reuptake of the serotonin neurotransmitter. When secreted, these chemicals in your body cause a spike in your pleasure-seeking behavior, which makes you 'crave' nicotine.



Zyban is the brand name for the substance bupropoin, which is not without its own side effects. Offshoot symptoms of bupropion include dizziness and fainting, dehydration, mouth dryness, difficulty urinating, and drowsiness. While on bupropion, you may want to abstain from milks and cheese because they set off a whole new range of side effects.



Scopolamine and Atarax are two drugs that can help you stop smoking too, except that they are not orally administered drugs like the previously mentioned ones. These two, blended together into a single SMART injection are given to you intravenously. Although they are individually FDA-approved, the cocktail is still in the review process. They work well to help your smoking cessation efforts, but they also have side effects similar to those mentioned above.



The fact that a drug works and saves you from the worse potential effects of nicotine is often reason enough to keep you in the program. Nicotine causes irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and is a poison used in most insecticides.



The other chemicals in tobacco proffer little more than increased risks of cancer and heart disease, which should convince you to stay with the program until you don't need the drug anymore. Smoking cessation is not an easy thing to achieve, but there are people doing it all around you. Perhaps it is time for you also to give it what it takes and never smoke another cigarette again.
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2/19/2013

If you don't know much about the quit smoking drugs out there, such as Chantix and the likes, this article will prove very helpful in not only informing you but also helping you in your quest to stop the bad smoking habit.



Despite the awesome good effects of some of these drugs that help you stop smoking, there are also negative effects. That's obviously the same thing with lots of things in life, even those things that help us incredibly in lots of areas - they also have side effects.



When it comes to drugs for stopping smoking, such as Chantix, they help a lot but they also have adverse effects, such as - sleep disorder, constipation, headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness and even fainting, dehydration, mouth dryness, etc.



Some people I talked to say they don't care about such negative effects because they are mild compared to the extreme dangers of continuing the dangerous habit of smoking - such as possible lung cancer. As far as they are concerned, such side effects are indeed mild and they prefer them.



I do agree with them, but I'd suggest you look for other ways to stop smoking that won't have extreme side effects. I say so because such adverse effects might affect you negatively. For example, if you are someone that works with heights and you suffer from the adverse effects like nausea, this is extremely dangerous and can lead to your death! So - despite how wonderful many of the drugs are, you should go for those that have the least side effects.
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2/17/2013

There are a whole host of quit smoking side effects and not all of them are pleasant. Besides the obvious health benefits, there are also a number of side effects associated with withdrawal from nicotine. Coupled to this, if you quit smoking using a medication such as zyban or chantix, you may pick up some other drug related side effects.



The most obvious reason why people quit smoking is for the health benefits but what are they specifically?



Notably, blood pressure, heart rate and lung efficiency all improve very quickly after quitting smoking - in a matter of days. Nicotine levels and carbon monoxide levels in the blood return to natural levels with in a couple of days. These are very positive quit smoking side effects.



Smokers will also develop a much better sense of taste and their breathing may well become easier. However, one frequently reported quit smoking side effect is the amount of coughing some ex-smokers suffer from. In my own experience, I found the first six months to be a rather cough filled period of my life. It was all 'wet' as the cilia (the little hairs in you lungs) got to work clearing 20 years of tar out of my lungs! I also contracted more colds that winter than ever before but that could be for completely different reasons.



Statistical research shows circulation and lung function improve dramatically over the 10 to 15 year period after smokers quit. And quit smoking side effects are all positive in terms of improving life span with lung cancer risk halved over 15 years and heart attack risk halved after just one year.



The side effects associated with Zyban (Wellbutrin or bupropion) and Chantix (Champix or Varenicline) can all be rather unpleasant. Personally, I do not favour the use of drugs if at all possible because I believe quitting smoking is all in your head - but that is another story!



The worst quit smoking side effect associated with Zyban is the likelihood of seizure when taken as part of a quit smoking regimen. The higher the dose the higher the risk and zyban was initially removed from the FDAs approved list after a number of seizures in patients.



Chantix has several minor side effects but in as many as 30% of smokers taking the drug, the therapy must be abandoned due to nausea and vomiting. You understand why I would advise to steer clear if at all possible!



The other quit smoking side effects aside from the positive health benefits and the negative side effects of the two most widely used drug therapies, are to do with nicotine withdrawal itself.



The list of side effects noticed when a person quits smoking is long - some are nice like the improved sense of smell and taste, some are unpleasant. There is the heightened anxiety that comes from trying to quit nicotine. People often have a much shorter temper and are irascible at the slightest thing.



Others include an inability to concentrate or to sleep sometimes compounded by other quit smoking side effects such as postnasal (back of your mouth) drip, sore throat, dry mouth and headache. An insatiable cough can be a big hindrance too!



Intestinal discomfort can also be suffered with increased flatulence, constipation, nausea and cramps being amongst some of the less pleasant side effects. It is recommended that if you are suffering from increased appetite when you quit smoking, eating more fruit and raw vegetables such as carrot or raw cauliflower and drinking plenty of fluids will help your digestion.



There are many, many more perceived quit smoking side effects and everyone suffers a different selection of the wide range - including breaking out in spots like a teenager, sweating profusely, fatigue and tingling extremities!



The downside of all of these quit smoking side effects is that whilst each one is not so bad on its own, the cumulative effect of so many negative side effects act as a trigger to break down your commitment to stop smoking. No matter what the inconvenience of the side effects, they are a small price to pay for the benefits of quitting smoking.



As ever, whatever you do and whichever method you use to quit smoking, never quit trying to quit!
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2/11/2013

What is the most painful quit smoking challenge? Of course an honest answer to this would be controlling the uncontrollable CRAVINGS. Would you quit smoking if you come to know that you can easily handle those cravings? I guess your answer will be a 'Yes', because you know somewhere deep inside your heart that your smoking habit can only yield you bad health conditions and take you closer to death. Every smoker, in some point of life, tries to get rid of his smoking habit, but we all know, it is a task, easier said than done. Blame it on nicotine and its effects on brain.



The kick of nicotine gives you a thrilling pleasure making you a slave, and this is the reason behind your addiction to smoking. Just like any drug addict, you keep on increasing the number of cigarettes to get the same level of pleasure. Your will power has to be very strong if you decide to bid this addiction good bye. But, fighting with the cravings and withdrawal is indeed not a matter of joke. After all, who likes coming closer to a diseased life and painful death with every fag of tobacco?



What if you stop enjoying the nicotine kick after kissing your beloved Cigarette? Does that sound impossible? Do you think nicotine can never cheat you on drawing the momentary pleasure from it? It will definitely cheat if you seek Chantix medication. Varenicline, the main ingredient of Chantix is a component that has the capacity to influence the brain receptor cells and give you similar pleasure like nicotine. Chantix competes with the amount of pleasure you get from nicotine, by getting attached to the a4ß2 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors with high intensity. As a result you do not feel like smoking and get over your withdrawal very soon.



The Food and Drug Administration of America approved Chantix as a smoking cessation medicine on 11 May, 2006 for its notable potential to help smokers in quitting smoke. Hitting the nicotine kick is hitting the bull's eye! If you do not enjoy smoking why will you smoke then? Obviously the thrilling kick was the sole reason for being in love with cigarette for so many years. If that feel-good factor is no more there, then I bet you will cheat on your steady relationship with tobacco. Right isn't it?



Smokers! Tighten your belts and stand up! It is time to put your shattered will-power together and try hard with new enthusiasm. Chantix is there for you to save you from your smoking cravings and withdrawal effects. Come on and join a smoke free world! We, the non-smoking people are waiting for you this side!
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2/08/2013

Regardless of the variety of treatment options available for helping people quit smoking, there are only two anti-smoking prescription pills that are free of nicotine. These are Zyban and Chantix. Other available medications are classified as nicotine replacement remedies, and are mostly designed to transfer the addiction from cigarettes to the nicotine replacement product. Zyban, with Bupropion as an active substance, is basically an antidepressant that was later discovered to have nicotine antagonistic properties and have since been used as a quit smoking drug. Meanwhile, Chantix, also known as Varenicline, is a partial nicotine antagonist and is a newer addition to quit smoking drugs.



Zyban



Buopropion, the active ingredient of Zyban, is a nicotine antagonist. This means that Zyban will help decrease your body's need and/or craving for nicotine. Taken twice daily for 8-12 weeks, this pill is said to help stop smoking within 8 days after beginning the treatment.



In addition to reducing your nicotine craving, Zyban also helps alleviate certain symptoms of withdrawal, including depression, anxiety, and even short-term weight gain. A success rate of more than 15 percent has been documented for smokers who have effectively quit smoking through these pills alone. Zyban is also a popular anti-depressant preferred by most physicians since it does not cause any sexual dysfunctions unlike most pills of its kind.



However, there have been a lot of seizures recorded following Buopropion use. While those cases were later discovered to be an issue of wrong dosage, this anti-smoking pill is not advised for epileptics or patients with any seizure-inducing conditions.



Other side effects reported from Zyban are dry mouth, tinnitus, tremors, nausea, and excess sweating. A sudden interruption of Zyban use may cause generalized pain, irritability, mania, headaches, anxiety attacks, and dystonia.



Chantix



Chantix, a.k.a. Varenicline, is another commercially available nicotine free prescription drug. A recently discovered substance, Chantix has a greater success rate in stopping smoking when compared to Zyban. As a nicotine receptor partial antagonist, this pill can reduce nicotine cravings as well as decrease the extent of satisfaction smokers will get from their use of tobacco.



To date, Chantix has a 19 to 23 percent success rate in smoking cessation, which can take effect within 6 months or more into the treatment. Most stop smoking pills are taken for a 12-week period, with probability of extending for 12 more weeks if no favorable results were initially perceived.



On the other hand, Chantix does have adverse side effects that cannot be ignored, such as nausea plus various gastrointestinal problems like flatulence/constipation, pain, along with certain psychological repercussions. Varencicline has been closely linked to suicidal attempts, psychosis, increased violent tendencies, and even homicidal tendencies. As such, the drug has been banned for police agents and airline pilots. According to reports, Chantix was the number one pill with related incidents during the first quarter of 2008. Currently, the FDA has recommended further testing of Chantix.



Whatever stop smoking pill you ultimately decide to use to fight your addiction, you should always consider its potential effects and weigh your options carefully before making your choice.
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