Varenicline (trade name Chantix in the USA and Champix in Canada, Europe and other countries, marketed by Pfizer , usually in the form of varenicline tartrate ), is a prescription medication used to treat smoking addiction. Varenicline stimulates nicotine receptors more weakly than nicotine does, that is, it is a nicotinic receptor partial agonist . In this respect it is similar to cytisine and different from the nicotinic antagonist , bupropion , and nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) like nicotine patches and nicotine gum . As a partial agonist it both reduces cravings for and decreases the pleasurable effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Through these mechanisms it can assist some patients to quit smoking.
Definition by Wikipedia
See more »
17
Premium Questions
14
Online Doctor Chat
30
Public Forum Questions
Premium Questions (17)
i got blood in my stools i am on day 11 of taking champix
I have smoked for 5 years about a half a pack a day. I am 21 yrs old, 5'10 and 155 pounds. I recently quit and have been quit for about a week and decided to only socially smoke. I smoked tonight quite a bit actually about a half a pack, and now...
Is it a wise move for a person with schizophrenia currently being treated, to try to quit smoking with the help of the champix tablet?
I'm am lightheaded in the morning but usually goes away slowly,what could this be?
I recently started taking CHANTIX and have stopped smoking. I now have a faint chemical smell in my nose that almost causes a slight headache or motion sickness feel. I guess it could be compared to amonia. Is this...
Hello, about to starting taking Champix, the stop smoking pill also knows as Chantix and Varenicline. I am randomly drugged screened and want to know if it would show up on a drug screen.
Is it safe for men to concieve while taking champix?
Hi,
I am currently taking Champix and have successfully stopped smoking... Am concerned about weight gain and bloating (I look pregnant!) - is this normal?
I have not increased the amount I am eating and am...
Can taking Chantix cause an increase in PSA level.
How to stop lethargic feeling when taking champix
View more
Online Doctor Chat (14) - Varenicline
User : good XXXXXXXX doctor
Doctor : Hi
User : hi
Doctor :
How can i help you?
User : i am XXXXXXXX fm delhi
Doctor :
Yes XXXXXXXX, please proceed with the query?
User : whts your name?
Doctor :
I am Dr YYYYYY here?
User : hi...
Doctor : Hi
Doctor :
How can I help you?
User : hi doc
User : i had spoken to you the other day
Doctor :
Ok
Doctor :
How are you now?
User : as good.
Doctor :
Fine
User : had chatted with u re quit smking plans
Doctor : You can...
User : hi
User : Dr Karthi here
User : How may i help you?
User : were you able to read my initial inquiry?
User : No
User : can i go back and copy it and come back...it was detailed and alot.
User : U can type it for me
User : Goin back...
Doctor : Hi
Doctor :
It seems you moved out please login for medical queries.
User : hi ...
User : whats your name doc
Doctor :
I am Dr,YYYYYY
User : could i be connected to dr XXXXXXXX ?
User : i ws consulting her earlier
Doctor :...
Doctor : hi
Doctor : how can i help you
User : hello. I have a few routine questions
Doctor : ok
User : i quit smoking with the help of Champix in Jan 2009 and am 100% successful till date
Doctor : ok
User : however, my diet has increased...
View more
Public Forum (30) - Varenicline
2 Answers
How can I stop smoking? Is there any medicines to suggest?
After 35 years, my husband finally quit smoking this past April. He started with Chantix to help with the withdrawals but about 4 weeks into it they got really bad and he got some Wellbutrin. That seemed to take a little of the edge off but not all. He is still having a problem with breaking out into a sweat for no reason. He is in the retail...
To start I quit smoking 6 weeks ago, at first I experienced some constipation , I was on chantix , and experienced some abdominal cramps . I stopped the Chantix two weeks ago, now for the past week, I have had a severe headache over my left eye, constantly tired and then began vomiting what appears to be white foam for the past two days. Any...
2 Answers
Hi, similar question to the one below I have recently started Champix (took the 4th dose this morning) and have noticed what I assume to be arterial firbrillation (if I measure my pulse rate- it skips a beat every 17- 21 beats). Is arterial fibrillation particularly dangerous in this context? (I just realised I haven t got an emergency number...
Hello, I was using Champix to aid in stopping smoking and I have quit, during that time in June I migh of become pregnant, I had a positive home pregnancy test and then 3 days later I had the blood test done and it said negative. I did a few more home tests and they were negative then but it is late July and I still have not had my period. The...
4 years ago I stopped smoking with chantix . After the first year of not smoking, anytime I stressed out my face broke out into a rash . I was on other medication at the time that I quit taking and it went away. I did have it checked and all they could come up with was i had dandruff of the face. My wife and I have sex a lot. She left town to...
I quit smoking through using champix , but I didn t finish the whole course because it was making me vomit from taking the whole pills. I did quit for just over a month but have now been smoking for a few months again and really want to quit still. I m thinking about taking the champix again but just half pills this time, but after I stopped...
What levels of cotinine should you find in a urine test for being smoke free for 4 days, but when you live with a smoker and are around other smokers? I am doing good, but others around me smoke and I am worried that might result in my surgeon cancelling my surgery because there will be some levels in me I m sure. I am hoping that after 4 full...
1 Answer
Dr, my lips are really black like supper black. it wasnt like this when i was growing up ..... i really hate it. every time I m out shopping or doing whatever people ask me or tell me i should really stop smoking , and the funny part is i don t even smoke nor drink. so please Dr can u please tell me how to get them lighter? I m desperate!!!
can you help iv been taking champix for 2 weeks but i have ran out of pills and doctors dont open for a couple of days my question is my body felt like it was in a panic i had no control so i had a fag my first hole proper fag in 2 weeks it helped belive me im also getting out of breath from doing so little and aches around my heart area ......
View more