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Information and Services in Turkey Section => Health & Healthcare => Topic started by: maximumtom on March 28, 2011, 11:17:09 AM

Title: Champix
Post by: maximumtom on March 28, 2011, 11:17:09 AM
Does anyone know whether you can get Champix without prescription locally ? Thanks.
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Post by: busybee on March 28, 2011, 12:20:09 PM
Yes in the chemist opposite Migros in town
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Post by: maximumtom on March 28, 2011, 12:45:42 PM
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Originally posted by busybee

Yes in the chemist opposite Migros in town

Thank you Barbara. Have you any idea of the cost ?
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Post by: Julesp on March 28, 2011, 12:50:21 PM
:D
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Post by: jackstee on March 28, 2011, 13:48:40 PM
A lot cheaper than UK
We stopped during last Ramadan.
It was champix we used

Steve
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Post by: grizabella on March 28, 2011, 14:44:12 PM
I found them to be quite expensive,over 100tl for 1 month supply and most people need more than one month to be able to stop.Me?was so shocked at the price vowed I wouldn't buy another packet that was 12 smoke free months ago.Probably the Scot in me.
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Post by: lance on March 28, 2011, 15:21:29 PM
You can get it at any chemist it is exspencive but not as bad as the cost of ciggies and it works ,but you have to want to stop ,i was on 30 a day in the end ,and have been smoking for over 50 years it is now 10 months since i had one ,just buy them you will have your money back in 2 months and you wont stink anymore of an ash tray ,mind you i wish i could have one now .:D
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Post by: maximumtom on March 28, 2011, 18:19:43 PM
Thanks to everyone. Fortunately, they are not for me.
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Post by: jackstee on March 29, 2011, 12:47:41 PM
They are 140 quid in UK
I was on 3 packs a day and the wife on one pack.

Doesnt take long to repay.
Steve
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Post by: Julesp on March 29, 2011, 14:08:15 PM
Tom I asked in the chemist opposite Migros today, they are 170tl for 1st month then 180tl per month for the next 2 month. He reckons 90% success rate
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Post by: BM06 on March 29, 2011, 14:14:00 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varenicline check out the side effects:-\ :o
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Post by: Julesp on March 29, 2011, 15:00:16 PM
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Originally posted by BM06

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varenicline check out the side effects:-\ :o


Yes I was looking at them too, I dont think I will be buying them!
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Post by: lance on March 29, 2011, 15:19:31 PM
That's another reason not to stop smoking check out the side effects on any drug and you wont take them ,i took for two months over here not cheap but cheaper than ciggies ,no side effects no doubt someone will disagree ha  give it up you know it makes sence . ;):D
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Post by: marytheresa on March 29, 2011, 18:29:42 PM
I have been taking theses now for three weeks with very little side effects  :) join up at a chemist no smoking chemist ie boots and you will get them half price  :o good luck
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Post by: marytheresa on March 29, 2011, 18:31:59 PM
Duh just realized your in Turkey and not the uk ooooooops :-\
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Post by: Cavfan on March 29, 2011, 18:54:13 PM
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Originally posted by lance

That's another reason not to stop smoking check out the side effects on any drug and you wont take them ,


Have to agree with Lance they are at the very least worth a try. Everyone is different. I took them for the 3 months for which I was prescribed - they are licenced for 6 months however it is thought that 3 is optimum. After 2 months I cut the dosage myself and still retain a pack in my bag just in case!
They arent the be all and end all and youve got to want to give up but I have to say that I think they are a miracle drug- at least so far! I cant say I would never start again because I dont know that, but for now I cant imagine I will.[:X]
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Post by: BM06 on April 07, 2011, 00:32:10 AM
As I said not for everyone, what a crying shame :ohttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1373983/Father-murdered-family-quitting-smoking-medication-caused-depression.html