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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Try Chantix, Mar 22, 2012
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reviewer: Suzie from Mid atlantic east coast
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| Im off Commit and cigarettes. I tried the commit for 1 year. Too expensive. Now Im on the Chantix. 1/2 tab twice a day. I took them for 3 months. I was off as I ran out for exactly 1 week. During this week I started falling apart. Mentally I was noticing I was eating more and chewing gum. Even the gambling was out of control. By the end of week 1, I was hopelessly depressed AGAIN. I could not shower, make dinner or the normal routine. I called my Doc and told him, he gave me another prescription for chantix and told me to keep taking them but this time I had to pay cash. My insurance wouldnt pay without a prior authorization and he wouldnt do that>>>> I just got a 60 pills prescription and took my usual 1/2 pill, one hour later I am back to my normal happy self. this medicine is an antidepressant. I cant believe how well I feel on Chantix. But beware I have no heart condition or any BP problems. Chantix is the NEW Miracle drug for those who feel better on it. Dont give up. I now have to figure out how to keep taking it as my 1 prescription of 60 tabs cost $199 dollars. Yes expensive. Im going to do whatever I can even if it means calling Pfizer and to try a trial or explain to them the way the drug works for me.
If you are reading this and have had a similar experience please contact Pfizer and let them know. NO ONE can pay cash for this. But maybe Pfizer will allow us to get the medication for an adjunct to my other meds to help combat Depression and Anxiety - Severe type. |
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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lozenger addiction 8.5 years, Jan 07, 2012
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reviewer: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555
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I decided to use the lozenges to help me stop smoking cigs and hashish, i gave away alcohol too,this was 8.5 years ago, i knew i was in for a huge cleansing on all levels, however i\'m still on the lozenges, only this week trying to stop them, the withdrawel is very uncomfortable,( no different to any physical/emotional loss) looking at what others have said i will break a lozenger and make it last a day, or i will eat more, as im craving something in my mouth as im so used to sucking these lozengers constantly, these have been good for reducing so much stress but i know its time to look at my addictive personality as to what is this filling this need within me?
over the years my teeth have taken its toll from the over sensitivity i now have, gut problems, as with all addictions there is always a pay-off that we chose not to address until one day we do wake-up ad make a choice to be in control of our mind,body,emotions,
Living in a beautiful part of the world,
Jayne
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Committing to Stop is the Key, Jul 12, 2011
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reviewer: Geraldino Alfafaro from Houston, TX
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| I bought ten packs of COMMIT 4mg lozenges. I shared it with my brother. It didnt work for him because he wasn\'t ready to stop. Quitting to smoke should come from the inside. On one side, we all know smoking is terribly bad, but on the other side, smoking is relieving and makes us feel good. Its really a choice one has to make. If one doesn\'t want to quit yet, even a million doses of lozenges, gums or patches will have no bearing.
I am now on my 12th week of using Commit lozenges. I have drastically reduce my intake, just 1mg (half a lozenge) a day. As a matter of fact, I take only 1/4 of the lozenge in the morning, and 1/4 in the afternoon. There are days when I am lozenge free.
Committing is the key. Believing is the way. |
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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IT WORKED FOR ME!!!, Jul 12, 2011
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reviewer: Danny J. from Cebu, Philippines
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| Hello. My name is Danny J. I am a mainframe consultant from the Philippines. A friend of mine(in the U.S.) sent me 3 vials each containing 24 Commit lozenges with just 2mg nicotine polacrilex. It should have been better if it was 4mg, but I had live with it. He also sent in the package as box containing 170 nicotine gums.
The gums was nothing new to me. I knew that when I take one gum, I would immediately feel the sensation down my throat. This is the effect of the nicotine in each gum. It is important that each patient feel the nicotine roll down the throat. It is a must that the patient should believe that the gum provides the nicotine to our body.
When I tried the Loz, my initial evaluation was "this is very cool". I liked it. It felt much stronger than the gum, though both the Loz and gum had only 2mg of nicotine in it. But I liked the cooling effect the loz gave.
Immediately after breakfast, I take 1 gum. Then after taking a shower, I take another gum. Driving to the office, I take a loz, and so on and so forth.
After 4 weeks, I reduced my intake of the loz and gum. In fact, with only one vial left and confidence level high, I cut each Lozenge in four parts. So the instead of having only 24loz left, I had with me 96 small lozenges. Thus, whenever I felt the urge to smoke, I would only take in just 1/4 loz, and it was just enough to stop the urge.
Now, I\'m on my 6th week and still counting. Lesson learned: On every loz taken, one should close their eyes to feel the nicotine traverse down their throat. This is the key. This commit loz is one helluva key. |
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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Addicted to Loz and trying to quit them forever, Jul 01, 2011
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reviewer: Desperate Randy from Phoenix AZ
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| I smoked for 27 1/2 years. Primarily a pack a day. Sometimes more. I finally ended up with a great job and it just so happens to deal with fighting cancer. In order to keep my job, I finally quit smoking in Jan 2008. This has been the hardest thing ever. Even harder than the drugs and alcohol. (I now have almost 16 years clean and sober.) However, I then became addicted to the various loz.
My mind tells me that they are helping me to cope and stay awake. Or sometimes to relax me. Will continue trying until I get off of those expensive, addicting things. On top of that, within a month of quitting smoking, I was diagnosed with COPD and Gerd. Was told that that the Loz might be making the COPD worse.
If you can avoid it and able to find another way to quit smoking, Don\'t start using these Loz. There must be a way to cope with the depression and high stress without the use of Nicotine! The best thing is that they did help get me off of the cigs. However now I have another addiction to deal with. |
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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They want you to become addicted, May 24, 2011
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reviewer: Vo johnson from springfield mo
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| The makers of commit want you to become addicted to there product, I used 2mg then I used 4mg, god awful stuff, I called the company about the 4mg and this smart ass bitch who just had enough brains to answer the phone, said she was vice president, you know how she got that job said"Well you don\'t eat it like candy and hung up" This goes to show me that when they have air heads like that working for them they could care less about us. |
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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The facts, May 15, 2011
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reviewer: John Terese from New Brunswick
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| In my experience these lozenges deliver nicotine far better than cigarettes ever have. I remember my first piece. I sat on the couch in complete bliss (2mg). It\'s so consistent. If you want to stop smoking cigarettes this is a sure bet. Do not use 4mg it\'s like smoking 4 cigarettes in a 2 hours time frame. While I can see these things becoming highly addictive you need to stick to the plan, follow the instructions and STOP when the time comes. By then your habit is broken and at least you can isolate withdrawal on it\'s own instead of battling both at the same time.. Oh and don\'t take them 1.5-2 hours apart.. That\'s insanely high and you\'ll feel dopy and sluggish all day. They work almost instantly 3-6 a day keeps the pressure off for sure. I smoked about 10 cigarettes a day. For those that are severely addicted to the lozenge or the gum. You\'re not cured yet and simply shifted from one addition to another. See a doctor and get proper treatment for your addiction. Moderate smokers up to half a pack a day can easily quit. So do it! |
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Do NOT Use as Directed, Apr 21, 2011
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reviewer: Mike from Maryland, USA
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| I was a pack+ per day smoker for 14 years. I used 4 lozenges a day for 2 weeks and am now nicotine free. The directions say to take one every 1-2 hours for the first 5 weeks. WAY too much nicotine and you probably will become addicted. I did try a few times to quit cold turkey but found it too difficult. Thanks to the lozenges I am now smoke free! Best thing is the amount of energy I have now! I feel 10 years younger and I\'m only 30. Stick with it and live a longer and better life. Good luck. |
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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I quit, Mar 28, 2011
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reviewer: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555
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| I used a combination of the lozenges and patches. I was off of the patches in 2 weeks and the lozenges in about an additional 4 weeks. I was concerned about getting addicted to the lozenges because of everything that I had heard from other users. My last week I started sucking on sugar free mints or candy, every other time I would use the lozenge. Worked awesome |
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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I quit the lozenges!, Mar 28, 2011
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reviewer: Adam from New York, NY
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| I quit chewing tobacco (1.5 tin a day habit) in Nov. of 2008 with the aid of nicotine lozenge. The problem then became my severe addiction to the lozenge from Nov. 2008 until a couple of weeks ago (Mar. 2011). I too could not imagine not having the lozenges anymore. It was a mental block I could not overcome until... I quit out of sheer laziness. It was 10:30pm on a Sat and I realized I was out of lozenges and a feeling of disgust washed over me: I was sick of the lozenges, sick of how much they cost and sick of constantly running around getting them. I decided then and there, come what may, I\'m done! I wish I had started on a friday instead of Sat. night but I have to tell you, as bad as the first 3 days were, it got easier every day since. For over 2 years I was injesting around 40 2 mil. lozenges a day, so the withdrawl was horrible. But it\'s been two weeks since I\'ve had one and the great thing is once you decide you\'re going to quit and act on it, every passing day of being nicotine free is unpleasant and I got this bunker mentality to the effect that "today sucked, but I\'m not ever going to go through this (withdrawl) again! Once is enough. You have to plan it for the first 2-3 days of quitting that you\'ll have minimal human interaction and that you\'ll keep busy somehow. I went for a long walk the first day and tried to sleep the first 3 days as much as possible. I wish all of you luck. They are addictive but you can quit. I was going to try the patch to get off the lozenge but the thought of that disgusted me too b/c it\'s trading one form of nicotine for another. Just quit cold turkey but plan 4-5 days for yourself to be miserable and you\'ll be okay. I\'ve substituted Tic Tacs for the lozenges and take one everytime I have the urge. Since I\'ve quit, I sleep better, have better sense of taste, have better orgasms- I\'m not kidding. I also recommend and excercise routine along with quitting. Even walking for a half hour a day will help. |
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Well, I did quit smoking..., Feb 04, 2011
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reviewer: DD from USA
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| I quit smoking 14 months ago using a combination of patches and commit lozenges. I went from 4 mg to 2 mg mints, but now cannot give up the mints. I am destroying my teeth and stomach, but cannot stand the thought of giving them up. I want something in my mouth all of the time. Please, does someone have an idea of how to quit these things? |
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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EXTREME ADDICTION TO LOZENGES, Jan 31, 2011
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reviewer: Pat lee from U.S.A.
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| These will get you addicted and kill you just as easily as cigarettes, or MORE easily because people don\'t drive you nuts to stop like they do smoking. Instead, you poison yourself with an addiction that\'s as ferocious as smoking. Good ol\' American companies are finding more unique ways to suck money from consumers and could care less about warning us about DEATH from ADDICTION to their product. FDA passively goes along with it.
I can\'t see a way out of it for myself so I simply warn others that it\'s SEVERELY addictive -- they pulled the mocha flavor off the market because the taste is great -- DANGER!!!!!!
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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1, Jan 27, 2011
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reviewer: Susan obryan from TX USA
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| I quit smoking using Commit Lozenges but have become addicted to the lozenges, which have cause Diabetes for me, and now am facing Kidney Failure. Beware! |
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Mind Over Matter..., Jan 26, 2011
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reviewer: Quitter from Washington, DC
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| I thought that title would get you to read this!
I don\'t mean to pass off the stresses of quitting as a simple "just be strong" concept in practice, because I am not. It\'s tough!! I used the lozenges WAY more than I should have however, I successfully quit! Thank God!
It was after two years of using the lozenge that I realized something quite profound. Companies like Phillip Morris and RJ Reynolds, you know, the Mad Scientists that pay top dollar for the best researchers and chemists to invent ways to keep people hooked; they don\'t care if you smoke cigarettes or chew nicotine gum or suck on nicotine lozenges all day long! So long as they are selling nicotine to you, they are making money. And yes, do not be fooled, they own the companies that manufacture "stop-smoking" products. They are simply in the nicotine-distribution-business.
Most of you are probably aware of this. My apologies for restating.
If I knew then what I knew now. I would never have picked up a cigarette. And if I knew what i know now when I chose to quit, I would have never chosen any form of nicotine supplement. I would have simply quit cold turkey. Mind over matter as they say.
The father of a friend many many years ago once said to me, "how much do you pay for a pack?" "Two dollars per day", I replied. He leaned forward and yelled to me "you are giving those b@stards over $700.00 a year to help you kill yourself!"
He offered to do it for much less.
The numbers today would be roughly $3000.00 for Cigarettes, $3650.00 for Nicotine Supplements.
I\'m not preaching or judging...I\'m just saying!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Helps take the edge off, Jan 22, 2011
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reviewer: X-smoker for good from SLC, UT
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| I started using the lozenges a few weeks ago to help reduce the urge to smoke. I smoked a half a pack a day, on and off for the past 10 years. The lozenges definitely help take the edge off... but I don\'t know how anyone could use it as a total replacement for smoking. The instructions say to avoid swallowing and to not use more than 5 lozenges in a 6 hour period. So no wonder some people are experiencing stomach problems, etc. that are using way more than directed. I can\'t stand spitting out the juice every minute and really couldn\'t stand swallowing it (if out in a public place). I know it\'s helping me get over the initial hump of quitting... and I\'m only using them when I really need to (like maybe 2 or 3 per day). So I think if you use it as an aid, instead of replacing one bad habit for another, then it\'s worth a try. The only side effect I think I\'m experiencing is some ringing in the ears. Has anyone else had this same symptom? I\'m not going to be taking anymore of these to see if that\'s the culprit. I know I am ready to be a non-smoker... mostly because it has taken it\'s toll on my looks and I don\'t want my 2 year old son to be around it. Having those motivations will give me the perserverance to overcome this nasty addiction. I would reccomend the lozenge to anyone that REALLY wants to quit... not just have a quick fix to resolve the problem. I think keeping yourself busy and focused on other goals helps too. Good luck to everyone! |
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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worked for me, Jan 09, 2011
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reviewer: Judy Noyes from Inchelium WA
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I had tried Chantix but couldn\'t get past the stomach pain. Finally decided to try commit though did not think it would work since Chantix didn\'t but was surprised. I worried about not smoking and taking something so much that i continued to smoke, though knew this was not advised. I was desperate to quit though mentally i did not want too. So i risked doing both and then noticed after maybe a month i was cutting down on cigarettes, so then intentionally tried quitting slowly. But i suffered after, like many from depression/anxiety. I got an electronic cigarette to help me over this period and am finally cigarette free. Keep the electronic around in case i really need a fix, like notified of someone\'s death or other horrendous news. Just eases my mind. Wow, my house might not smell wonderful but smells so much better. Added benefit, was so distracted by the whole process, quite drinking also.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Beware, Jan 07, 2011
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reviewer: Rob from Chicago
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After 10 years of smoking I did quit with the generic lozenge. Three years later I finally was able to quit the lozenge. I would have been better off just quitting cold turkey b/c the withdrawal symptoms happened on both occassions. And they were stronger with the lozenge b/c i was using much more of them.
The main problem with the lozenge is that you end up using it soooooo much more than you ever smoked. You want a constant stream of nicotine all day. And unlike smoking, you can do it everywhere... even in your sleep. I didn\'t have any teeth problems, except for occassional pain, but I did start to shake all of the time due to the high levels of nictone. I didn\'t notice it most time because it was subtle, but I had been asked about it several times. I also had bad stomach problems.
I would have been better off not to use anything in the first place and bite the bullet then.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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I am also addicted to Commit, Jan 05, 2011
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reviewer: JL from Michigan, USA
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| Just went to the dentist yesterday and need four, that\'s FOUR, root canals and crowns. All due to being addicted to Commit for several years now. Find another way. This is not the answer. True, my lungs are healthier but at what cost? I envy those who can only use them a couple weeks or so and are done. I am not sure will power is the only answer to my dilemma. |
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Haven\'t smoked in 6 years, Dec 31, 2010
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reviewer: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555
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| I wouldn\'t smoke another cigarette for anything in the world. They do not tempt me at all. However, I am very addicted to my "mints." I started on the 4 mg about 9 a day for 4 years then switched over to the 2 mg. I have to get off these things because they have totally messed my stomach up. Bloating, weight gain, gas, you name it. I had no problems for the first 2 years then whamo!!
I\'ve been in denial.. it\'s my diet, age etc. I really know it\'s my little addictive nicotine buddies. Now I am on the 4th day without the lozenges. I am using the patch, sugar free candies, and tums to quit.
Commits are great for quitting smoking. Just be smart and follow the instructions. These are not meant to be on for 6 years!! |
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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not tried them yet, Dec 28, 2010
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reviewer: Nads from Usa
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| i am looking at a bottle of commits right now. After reading the reviews I am almost too scared to take the damn things. If they mess up your teeth, i want no part of it. If they help you quit smoking that is good but I hear they are more addictive and that\'s a shame............ |
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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fair, Nov 26, 2010
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reviewer: Jon fault from san francisco, california, USA
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| I have used commits off and on for years. I usually quit for a year or six months and then gradually start smoking again. The biggest problem with commits is the fact that a person usually gets less than 1mg of nicotene from one cig. Commits give you such a higher nicotene buzz that if you do start smoking again, you will develop a worse habit. I am going to try this product again only because of its lower health risk potential |
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Should require prescription from Dentist/Doctor, Nov 16, 2010
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reviewer: Mark from massachusetts
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| Commit Lozenges should require a prescription from a Dentist/Doctor.
Follow the instructions to the letter or you will destroy your teeth.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Nicotine is the addictive drug - what did you expect?, Oct 06, 2010
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reviewer: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555
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| I spent a good 6 years on lozenges but they did their job - the smoking stopped. Unfortunately however, the lozenges were a way more attractive nicotine vehicle than smoking ever was and so I constantly existed with my secret nicotine high. In the last couple of years I broke them into smaller pieces. This saved a lot of cash.
I got off them by intentionally going to Germany without enough to see me through the holiday. I could not share my secret and Germany has no lozenge market. Distraction in a place where you can\'t get your hands on them is the answer to getting off. |
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Its Helpd Me., Sep 20, 2010
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reviewer: C.Johnson from Wrens Georgia
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I used the 2mg Commit for 2 weeks and im smoke free and I dont need them any more. Thanks Commit. They are much more safer then Chantix.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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Good, Bad and Ugly, Sep 08, 2010
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reviewer: Sorry pup from New York, NY
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| Finally quit the commits last week after 2 1/2 years. Prior to that I was a light to medium smoker for 15 years (@5-10 cigs a day). By the time I quit the lozenges I was up to 15 x 2mg a day. That\'s the equivalent of at least a pack and a half of Malboro Lights in terms of nicotine. These things are evil, although I only have myself to blame. In any event, now I am going through the same sort of withdrawal as a smoker, only worse than I would have because my cigarette equivalent now is so much higher now than when I actually smoked. The only upside is I don\'t have a hacking cough. Downside is that I have all the nicotine withdrawal symptoms you would expect: light headed and foggy, insomnia, mild panic attacks, aches and pains - particularly in the legs, some numbness in extremities, mild stomach bloating which in turn is pressing against my diaphragm causing pain, and dry mouth. Worse aspect is the leg pain - restless, itching, feels as if nerve endings and lymph nodes are in revolt. Biggest blow is to my ego. My press release says: smart, very successful, ivy educated, well traveled, etc.. -- reality is: well, not so smart as I thought and a dime a dozen addict! Get off these as soon as you can and use only for 90 days if at all. |
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