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Chantix
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DRUG NAME: Chantix® (GlaxoWellcome)
COMMON NAME: VARENICLINE
What is this medication used for?
This medication is used in combination with a stop-smoking program (e.g., education materials, support group, counseling) to help you quit smoking. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's actions in the brain. Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. .
HOW TO TAKE CHANTIX®?
Follow your doctor's directions carefully. Before beginning treatment with this drug, set a date to quit smoking. Begin taking varenicline 1 week before the quit date as follows unless directed otherwise by your doctor. When you first start taking this medication, take one 0.5-milligram tablet once a day for 3 days, then increase to one 0.5-milligram tablet twice a day for 4 days. The dose is slowly increased to lessen the chance of side effects (e.g., nausea, unusual dreams). During this first week, it is okay to smoke. Stop smoking on the quit date and begin taking one 1-milligram tablet twice a day for the rest of the 12-week treatment period. If this medication comes in a dosing package, carefully follow the directions on the dosing package. There are two types of dosing packs, a starting pack and a continuing pack, each containing different strengths of this medication. Take this medication by mouth after food and with a full glass of water. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day. Inform your doctor if you continue to smoke after a few weeks of treatment. If you are successful and cigarette-free after 12 weeks of treatment, your doctor may recommend another 12 weeks of treatment with varenicline.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF CHANTIX®?
Nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, gas, constipation, trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, or changes in taste may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. In a small number of people, varenicline may cause mental/mood changes, even after stopping the medication. Quitting smoking itself may also cause similar mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have symptoms such as depression/suicidal thoughts, aggressive or other highly unusual behavior. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Before taking varenicline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease (especially kidney dialysis), mental/mood disorders. This drug may make you drowsy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness. Limit alcoholic beverages. Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be at a greater risk for nausea and other side effects while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because this drug may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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