Chantix (Varenicline)

Instructions

• Set a date to stop smoking
• Begin Chantix one week prior to stop date
• Take after eating with a full glass of water
• There should be no need to take nicotine replacement products such as the nicotine patch or gum with Chantix

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Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, gas, constipation
• Trouble sleeping or abnormal dreams
• Headache
• Agitation

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Dosing

The recommended dose of Chantix is 1 mg twice daily following a 1-week titration as follows:

Patients who cannot tolerate adverse effects of CHANTIX may have the dose lowered temporarily or permanently.

Don’t skip doses or double doses if a pill is missed

Treatment is for 12 weeks, but may be extended another 12 weeks for those who have successfully stopped smoking to further increase the likelihood of long-term abstinence.