Nicotine supplements like gum and patches are not helpful when taking Chantix as a quit smoking aid, which attaches to the nicotine receptors in the brain. The medication essentially tricks the brain into thinking you already have the nicotine in your system, which decreases the craving for smoking. So nicotine supplements generally won’t make a difference in how you feel and could cause some nausea. Most of my patients that have taken Chantix are able to quit after about 1 week and most are successful in quitting completely if they take it for the recommended 6 months.

2 Responses

1. versantly Says:
   January 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 pm

   there is no need to take OTC meds for smoking when taking Chantix. call your doctor if you have concerns.
   References :

2. stagg_walk Says:
   January 2nd, 2009 at 10:28 pm

   No Chantix can not be taken with quit smoking aids. This combo with Nicotine may increase the risk of nausea and vomiting, dizziness.

   This includes all nicotine gum, inhaled, lozenges, nasal and transdermal.
   References :
   epocrates

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