IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using Chantix.

Uses

Chantix is used to help you quit smoking. 

How to use  

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Chantix exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions

Before using Chantix, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, or a history of mental illness. FDA pregnancy category C. Chantix may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Chantix without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old. Chantix can cause drowsiness, which may impair your thinking or reactions. You may also have mood or behavior changes when you quit smoking. Until you know how Chantix and the smoking cessation process are going to affect you, be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be cautious and alert.

Side Effects

Chantix may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

- nausea
- constipation
- gas
- vomiting
- bad taste in the mouth
- increased or decreased appetite
- trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- unusual dreams or nightmares
- drowsiness
- headache

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:

- swelling of the face, tongue, lips, gums, throat, arms, or legs
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- rash
- swollen, red, peeling or blistering skin
- blisters in the mouth

Chantix may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. 

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a Chantix overdose are unknown.

Disclaimer

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