Day 2

Day 2
Wednesday, March, 31

My first full day on Chantix, woo!!  Too bad it didn't really start that way.  I was a little hungover and tired when I woke up for work this morning, so it is hard to say with certainty that the Chantix is to blame for my nausea. But, I was fine before I took it and about 30min after swallowing the pill I felt I was going to hurl for sure.  I ate a banana and had a cup of coffee and the nausea pretty much went away.   Later on, I had a pretty piercing headache, but it was short lived.  I hardly ever get headaches so, I'm pretty sure it was Chantix related. I felt tired and drowsy for most of the day at work, but began to perk up around 3pm.  After work I went to the gym as usual and swam a little over a mile.  I didn't feel any fatigue or soreness that some have reported.  Later that night I had a few drinks and entertained a guest.  All went as normal.  Not even any crazy dreams.
The effects of the medication have not really appeared yet, as I am still smoking and chewing at my usual clip.  The stomach issues aren't to be taken lightly, though.  The nausea and diarrhea are pretty persistent but, I'm hoping and betting that they will go away as my body gets used to the meds.