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Chantix (varenicline)

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UPDATED 10/24/2011. Updated study data. Healthcare professionals should continue to monitor patients for neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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ehealthme.com — “I took chantix spring of 2009. I got sick and finally had my gallbladder removed. I also had severe pain in my right clavicle while on chantix and the pain is severe and still there. I am now told that I have arthritis there.View full resource at ehealthme.com

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I took chantix spring of 2009. I got sick and finally had my gallbladder removed. I also had severe pain in my http://t.co/VGBJEBHV

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Comments of comparing Plavix, Chantix (study 6135961) - eHealthMe.com

ehealthme.com — “I am having trouble in totally stopping from smoking. I would like to try Chantix. Would there be any problems in taking this drug while I am on Plavix? I am only going to be on Plavix for 60 more days.View full resource at ehealthme.com

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I am having trouble in totally stopping from smoking. I would like to try Chantix. Would there be any proble http://t.co/sSJJPJIJ

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Comments of sudden death in the use of Chantix - eHealthMe.com

ehealthme.com — “My girlfriends mother was prescribed to Chantix, and she indeed quit smoking after months on the drug. Weeks later she had laid down in bed after getting fully dressed to take a walk....and before actually taking the walk she died at age 48. She had no prior medical conditions. The cause of death after autopsy concludedView full resource at ehealthme.com

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My girlfriends mother was prescribed to Chantix, and she indeed quit smoking after months on the drug. Weeks l http://t.co/c1BukCKt

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Comments of using Zyrtec, Effexor, Protonix, Chantix (study 6078750) - eHealthMe.com

ehealthme.com — “Is it normal for these meds to cause drowsiness and weight gain? I've put on 15 lbs in 2 weeks.View full resource at ehealthme.com

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Is it normal for these meds to cause drowsiness and weight gain? I've put on 15 lbs in 2 weeks. http://t.co/xtRJsmbz

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prescriptiondrug-info.com — “Just started on Chantix three days ago no negative side effects so far I am a registered nurse and am aware of the positive and negative effects of this drug That said this is my last hope as I have never been able to quit before Family and friends are watching me closely for behavioral abnormalitie (Newest posts first)View full resource at prescriptiondrug-info.com

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" I am week 4 of Chantix. A little Moodier than usual, but no major depression problems. I had a few packs aro http://t.co/DyYZEF08

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A randomized trial of varenicline (Chantix) for the treatment of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3

neurology.org — “A randomized trial of varenicline (Chantix) for the treatment of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3View full resource at neurology.org

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A randomized trial of varenicline (Chantix) for the treatment of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 http://t.co/jldDFc22 #neurology

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Varenicline For Smoking Cessation Also Makes Drinking Less Enjoyable

medicalnewstoday.com — “Varenicline is an effective smoking-cessation medication that may also reduce drinking. However, the means by which it might reduce drinking is unclear. A study of the effects of varenicline on suView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Varenicline For Smoking Cessation Also Makes Drinking Less Enjoyable http://t.co/eg0wm9SI #smoking #quitsmoking

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Smoking cessation meds shows promise as alcoholism treatment, study suggests

sciencedaily.com — “A medication commonly used to help people stop smoking may have an unanticipated positive side effect for an entirely different vice: drinking alcohol. A new study finds that varenicline, sold as Chantix, increases the negative effects of alcohol and therefore could hold promise as a treatment for alcoholism.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Smoking cessation meds shows promise as alcoholism treatment, study suggests: A medication commonly used to help... http://t.co/xa7WuynN

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Taking Chantix For The 3rd Time (Newest posts first) - The People's Medicine Community

prescriptiondrug-info.com — “Probably the worst quitter out there Quit for 2 years successfully on Chantix don t remember any bad mental effects just nasty stomach issues Tried it again this spring and was good for a couple months but backslid Just started upping the dosage and am having major mood swings anxiety not really suc (Newest posts first)View full resource at prescriptiondrug-info.com

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" If you're having the mood swings and those types of thoughts, you should definitely consult your doctor imme http://t.co/3w5aTNjX

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Champix: Updated safety information for the smoking-cessation drug

hc-sc.gc.ca — “Health Canada is informing Canadians that our review of Champix is now complete and the label has been updated with new information with respect to cardiovascular safety. Champix (the brand name for varenicline tartrate) is a prescription drug used to help patients quit smoking in combination with supportive counselling.View full resource at hc-sc.gc.ca

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RT @healthcanada: Champix: Updated safety information for the smoking-cessation drug http://t.co/s0XRRyTu

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Cyberounds: No Way to Quit

cyberounds.com — “Cyberounds is an interactive grand rounds moderated by distinguished academics, exclusively for physicians, medical students and other selected health professionals.View full resource at cyberounds.com

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Med News: Chantix: The Wrong Way to Quit Smoking - http://t.co/oQZUJZBr

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Georgia Medicaid doesn't help smokers quit | The Augusta Chronicle

chronicle.augusta.com — “Camille Bailey has not picked up a cigarette since Feb. 27 and after more than 20 years of smoking, she said it is a great feeling.“You feel like you are free,” she said. “It is such an addiction, your whole lifestyle changes because you are not trying to support the doggone habit.”Bailey used the Freshstart smoking cessation program offered through University Hospital and for a time used the drug Chantix – although she dropped it because of side effects.“It gave me a good start anyway,” she saiView full resource at chronicle.augusta.com

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Georgia Medicaid doesn't help smokers quit: Georgia is one of only two states that do not offer smoking cessatio... http://t.co/ktxMWhpV

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Smoked: Pfizer's Chantix and Concerns About Heart Problems - Seeking Alpha | Itsy Bitsy URL Reducer

bitsy.me — “Smoked: Pfizer's Chantix and Concerns About Heart Problems - Seeking Alpha | Itsy Bitsy URL ReducerView full resource at bitsy.me

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Last year, a study in The Annals found Chantix is not only associated with violent and aggressive thoughts and acts. http://t.co/oHCC0Jwa

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Quit Smoking Drug Linked to Mental Problems : Discovery News

news.discovery.com — “Chantix, a drug aimed at helping people quit smoking, is linked to depression and suicidal thoughts.View full resource at news.discovery.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2011 at 4:04 pm By:

doccottle Peter Beck Kim Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

Chantix not worthless, just "a last resort" to quit smoking? Ur, is that all? http://t.co/7JEVt3ux

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New study links Chantix with suicide and depression

news.consumerreports.org — “The popular anti-smoking drug varenicline, which is sold under the brand names Chantix and Champix, is more strongly linked to suicide, suicide attempts, and depression than some other common smoking-cessation aids, according to a study out today in the online...View full resource at news.consumerreports.org

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Most Recently Shared on November 8, 2011 at 12:29 am By:

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Another tip from @CRHealth: Try safer alternatives first. New study links Chantix with suicide and depression http://t.co/vZG0Xyzd

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