I started Chantix back on March 3rd. While I do admit that at the time I was already depressed and feeling overwhelmed by many factors in my life,I could control it all prior to the Chantix. After being on Chantix,I had serious intestinal problems,my depression worsened,paranoia was horrible,I gained a lot of weight in a very short time,ANGER was all but uncontrollable....to the point I threw things at my boyfriend and made a total mess of a wonderful relationship. I stopped taking it about 3 weeks ago. The stomach issues are just starting to go away....I have not had a period since March 2nd though.....My anger and depression are controllable now however I am in therapy. I had these symptoms before so I know they weren't brought on by the Chantix but were certainly worsened by the medication. The medication did help me cut back on the very expensive habit of smoking and the dreams I admit were pretty cool. Ive never in my life had such vivid dreams,not nightmares like I have seen on some post,but just "normal," but vivid dreams.
I would talk in length to your doctor prior to starting this medication if you have any history of depression or anxiety....I was not somebody,anybody wanted to be around while on this medication!