How to Stop Smoking with Pfizer
Pfizer is the manufacturer of the prescription drug Chantix. Chantix is prescribed to patients who want to stop smoking. According to Chantix.com, almost half of the people who follow a 12-week program using Chantix are able to stop smoking by the 12th week. Chantix does not contain nicotine; it works by eliminating the pleasure you get from smoking cigarettes. Consult with your doctor and your family to decide if Chantix is right for you.
Instructions
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Make preparations to quit smoking in order to have the greatest chance of success. Pick a date to quit smoking. According to information available on Chantix.com, the best day to finally stop smoking is the eighth day after you start taking the medication.
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Incrementally increase your dosage of Chantix during the first week. According to rxlist.com, the first three days take a half mg once per day. For the fourth through seventh days, take the same dosage but twice per day. On the eighth day until the end of your treatment, take one mg two times per day.
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Enroll in the free GETQUIT program for up to one year. Read the articles provided to learn new ways of thinking. Complete daily diaries to track your progress. Call their trained professionals to have all your questions answered. Sign up for the daily evening check-in calls that will keep you motivated by asking you daily if you smoked. In times of crisis, when no live support is available, listen to recorded messages of inspiration.
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Watch for side effects from taking Chantix. They can start immediately or they may not begin until later in the program. Keep alert for negative changes in your behavior. Pfizer says these symptoms can be serious and include but are not limited to depression, paranoia, hostility and attempted suicide. Stop taking Chantix immediately upon the inception of these symptoms and contact your doctor for further instructions.
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Tips & Warnings
Take Chantix with a full glass of water after a meal.
Patients may not be aware of changes in their behavior and need to rely on the opinions of friends and family members.
