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Varenicline (Chantix®, Pfizer, usually as varenicline tartrate) is a prescription medication used to treat smoking addiction. By acting similarly to nicotine on the brain it reduces cravings for cigarettes and other tobacco products and may assist some patients in smoking cessation. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Smoking Addiction & Rec... | 693 |
82% |
| COPD & Emphysema | 3 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 3 |
100% |
| Breast Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Lung Cancer | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 82% (710
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Chantix Reviews
Working / Worked
now in 3rd week and doing ok, get a little gittery in the afternoons, but have not slipped. Jaw is sore from all the gum chewing
no real side affects that i know of
no real side affects that i know of
Working / Worked
Well I am in the first 5 days, actually day 4 so Friday is the quit date, 4/10/09.
Working / Worked
side effect 1st week then good
Working / Worked
sleep problems and weird dreams
Working / Worked
had big problem with side effects, but I will try again.
Working / Worked
I don't want to smoke but I feel awful! Lack of appetite, crazy dreams, feel depressed, antsy and angry.
Working / Worked
For me at the time it did not work very well.I had some side affects like constant dry mouth and head aches in the morning.
Working / Worked
it's working right now, but still makes me nauseous
Working / Worked
So far so good... I smoked my last cigarette on January 19,2009. No side effects from Chantix
Working / Worked
no adverse effects..
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Yes, there has been increased incidences of suicide with the use of Chantix. My doctor was a big advocate for Chantix, he prescribed it to everyone. H... [More] -
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I smoked for 25 yrs at least a pack a day, my Mom got sick and almost died from smoking so I made the decision I was going to quit. I got a rx for ch... [More] -
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July 21st was my 8 month anniversary without smoking. Totally awesome. I'm so happy, I stopped taking the chantix about the middle of March. I haven'... [More] -
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You may still be able to take the chantix by adjusting the dose. My mom is on it , but is on several other medicines so she only takes one pill a day ... [More] -
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After hearing so many positive things about Chantix, I asked for an RX when I went to the Dr. I was so excited to try it and started it that day. Af... [More]
