Hi sarahsweets. I have never been a smoker, but wanted to wish you all the best in quitting the habit/addiction. I certainly think that if you truly need an aid to help quit, it is worth trying. In the past, I had an issue with alcohol. I was prescribed a couple of medications that were meant to help reduce alcohol cravings. One of the two legitimately helped me.

I hope the Chantix gives you no (or at least very mild) side effects. If you can get past the tough transition, at least you can eventually stop the Chantix. I eventually stopped the alcohol craving medication once I got over the difficult hump.