Varenicline works by binding to nicotine receptors in the body, partly turning them on to reduce withdrawal symptoms, but also blocking them from the nicotine in cigarettes and…
When should you not take Chantix? Advise patients and caregivers that the patient should stop taking CHANTIX and contact a healthcare provider immediately if agitation, depressed mood, or…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that varenicline (Chantix) can alter people’s reaction when drinking alcohol, potentially causing a lowered tolerance, blackouts, and aggressive behavior. What…
CHANTIX may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, or have trouble concentrating, making it hard to drive or perform other activities safely. What are the most common side effects…
In a Pfizer-sponsored clinical trial to assess the effect of varenicline (Chantix®) on smoking cessation, as well as mood and anxiety levels in smokers with current or a…
CHANTIX: Some people have had changes in behavior, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions while using CHANTIX to help them quit smoking. Some people had these…
In clinical trials of Chantix, the drug was found to reduce the urge to smoke, reduce withdrawal symptoms, and help patients maintain abstinence. One study compared Chantix to…
How long does it take to stop smoking with Chantix? When taking CHANTIX, you can choose a quit date that is after a week or up to a…
What is the most important information I should know about CHANTIX? When you try to quit smoking, with or without CHANTIX, you may have symptoms that may be…
MONDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) — Smokers are most likely to think about kicking their habit on Mondays, according to a new study, and this finding may help…