Quit Smoking with Chantix for a Healthier Life

Chantix is the latest medication that helps you to quit smoking. It has been approved by the FDA in May 2006 and works by blocking the effect of nicotine in the brain reducing the smokers crave and withdrawal symptoms from nicotine. Even when smoking while taking the medication, CHANTIX can reduce the sense of satisfaction that comes with smoking and gives you a better chance to quit smoking.

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows Chantix to be twice as effective as Zyban®. Also, the possibility of relapses after the first 6 months when giving up are lower when the person has been taking Chantix. The studies in the report were funded by Pfizer, the maker of the medication.

Chantix (Varenicline) Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most noted Chantix side effects?
Most side effects that were noted are: nausea, vomiting, gas, constipation, changes in dreaming. Please consult your physician if any side effect persist or bother you. Please note that these are not all of the side effects and again consult you physician or pharmacist for the latest information.

Who should not be taking this medication?
Chantix is not recommended for people under 18 years of age and under. The reason being is that it has not been studied for this age group. Also, please go through ingredients of the medication before taking it to insure that you aren't allergic to any of them. Don't take this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient.

Please consult your doctor before taking Chantix, especially if you are:

• Pregnant or are planning to get pregnant since it has been not tested on pregnant women.
• Breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed because it may be passed through the breast milk.
• Currently have any kidney problems or get kidney dialysis. A lower dosage be prescribed to you.

How does this medication differ from other smoking cession medication?
Smokers who are taking Chantix produce more dopamine. This is supposed to help lessen the cravings and block brain cell receptors that help carry on addiction.

How to get the latest Chantix information?
Please read the patient information that comes with the medication every time you get a refill to insure that you have the latest information on this medication and consult you doctor. Also, please visit the official Pfizer® site for this medication www.chantix.com.

How can I quit smoking?
Smoking is a habit that is addictive that causes many health problems. It is not easy to get rid if this habit but with the right will, you may achieve this goal. You need to look at the many risks associated with smoking and decide on the day you want to quit this habit. This medication can help you stop smoking once you have decided to do so.

How many tablets are there in the 1st month and monthly refill packets?
There are two Chantix tablets: the white tablets is 0.5 mg and the blue tablet is 1mg. The white tablets is used first and then gradually the person moves to the blue tablet. The first month pack (28 days) of the medications contains 11 * 0.5 mg white tablets and 42 * 1 mg blue tablets (1 * 0.5 card and 3 * 1 mg cards). The monthly refill packet contains 56 * 1 mg blue tablets.