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seeker1950 said:
I asked my doctor if the Chantix would interfere with the Paxil I take, and he said "No." I would like to hear more about this, though.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">Pharmacologically, I don't think there would be an interaction (although my training is not in pharmacology). Paxil inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. Chantix binds the nicotine receptor and mildly stimulates signaling through the dopamine pathway. Serotonin and dopamine are two completely different neurotransmitters so there shouldn't be any interference of Paxil by Chantix, or vice versa. You can also ask your pharmacist when you get the prescription filled.

seeker, the Chantix won't make you gain weight, but it is well known that when people quit smoking, many gain weight. So no matter what smoking cessation method you use, you would need to be vigilant for weight gain. The average weight gain after quitting smoking is 8 lb.