Day 3

Well, day 3 on Champix (0.5g Vareniciline) and nothing major to report. My sleep has been a little interrupted over the past couple of nights but nothing too drastic so far. I have noticed that the amount I am smoking has decreased. Yesterday I found that I easily got bored while smoking a cigarette and was only smoking about half of it. Today I am smoking full cigarettes but not as often as usual. In fact I actually did an entire journey in my car earlier today and didn't have a single smoke - driving is when I usually smoke the most!

For the first three days on Champix (Vareniciline) you only take one 0.5mg tablet in the morning. From day 4 to day 7 you double this dose with 0.5mg in the morning then add 0.5mg in the evening. I think this is when I will see a further change in myself and will keep you posted of the effects!

Tonight I am off to work. I work as a pro singer and have a solo gig tonight. The last time I attempted to stop smoking I noticed that it made a difference to my vocal range and became a problem after about 3 weeks. I'll keep you posted on any effects it may have this time around - hopefully none as it was a nightmare!!!!

Good luck to all those trying to quit! Keep at it!!!