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CorpGovActivist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:00 PM
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Of Truth in Advertising: Chantix vs. Candidates
Have you seen the tortoise and hare commercial for http://www.chantix.com/content/Chantix_Branded_Homepage.jsp?setShowOn=../content/Chantix_Branded_Homepage.jsp&setShowHighlightOn=../content/Chantix_Branded_Homepage.jsp">Chantix, the newest smoking cessation drug to be advertised by Big Pharma?

"The most common side effects include nausea, trouble sleeping, changes in dreaming, constipation, gas, and/or vomiting. If you have side effects that bother you or don’t go away, tell your doctor."

Why don't dream-killing candidates who produce those other effects come with a similar warning?

; )

- Dave
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:16 PM
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1. FYI
My stepfather took Chantix and successfully ended his 40 year 2 pack a day habit and the only side effect was not the "dream killing" but actually having more vivid dreams that actually were quite pleasant..So your analogy is a bit of a stretch...:)
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CorpGovActivist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:18 PM
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2. Hallucinogenic/Experiential Dreams...
... are a common side effect of a few other drugs out on the market nowadays.

Glad to hear that your stepfather kicked nicotine addiction to the curb!

: )

- Dave
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NashVegas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:23 PM
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3. Dog & Pony Show
Edited on Sat Dec-29-07 08:24 PM by Crisco
I learned my lesson in 2004 and will not join the farce put up by the deal-makers.

As for Chantix?

After 30 years of smoking, last summer I bought a box of Nicorettes when I took off for vacation. Used 1/2 to 1/3 the recommended dosage. Haven't had a smoke since June 23.

The method doesn't matter as much as being ready to give up the crutch and breaking away from routine, IMNERHO.



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CorpGovActivist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:28 PM
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4. Congrats on Quitting!
Never even tried 'em.

"I learned my lesson in 2004 and will not join the farce put up by the deal-makers."

Well said; I think there will be some "pundits" with egg on their face after Iowa.

- Dave
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NashVegas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:38 PM
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5. I Don't Say I've Quit
I say I'm not smoking. :)
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CorpGovActivist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 08:41 PM
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6. Does That Depend on the Definition of "Is"...
... and did you inhale?

:rofl:

- Dave
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NashVegas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 09:03 PM
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7. It's So I Can
fuck with anti-smokers.

:evilgrin:
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CorpGovActivist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-29-07 09:07 PM
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8. *shrug*
Either way, I wish you the best of health and happiness in 08.

: )

- Dave
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