Question: I have been taking Champix for 5 days, but am still having a few cigarettes a day. When should I quit?
Answer: The manufacturer make a starter pack which helps you decide on your "quit date". Start taking the tablets one week before starting with the 0.5mg tablets once a day for the first three days. Then take one 0.5mg tablet twice daily on days four to seven. On day seven you should stop smoking. You will need a certain amount of willpower as the Champix doesn't force you to stop, but it will keep you on the right track. Champix does this by suppressing nicotine cravings which for 9 out of 10 quitters in the biggest hurdle to get over.
