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Is Acne A Side Effect Of Champix?

I have recently started taking Champix. I have been on the tablets about 2 weeks now & have been getting very bad acne. It seems to get worse every day. I have always had problems with my skin but has been a lot better the last few years with the help of my pill. Can you tell me if the recent bad acne could be related to Champix and if so, will this calm down after a while?
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Champix contains Varenicline and it is given as Nicotine Replacement Therapy and acne is a side effect of it as it can cause metabolic and hormonal changes in body leading to painful eruptions on face..
I would suggest you to consult your treating Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood investigations can help in ruling out the exact cause of acne and treat you accordingly..
In case if it is due to Champix you can be advised to stop taking the same and other alternatives like Nicotine Patches can be advised..
As of now for acne you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash..
You can apply creams containing Benzoyl peroxide and Clindamycin..
Do cool compresses over the pimples.
Avoid oily food and take more of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Acne A Side Effect Of Champix?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Champix contains Varenicline and it is given as Nicotine Replacement Therapy and acne is a side effect of it as it can cause metabolic and hormonal changes in body leading to painful eruptions on face.. I would suggest you to consult your treating Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood investigations can help in ruling out the exact cause of acne and treat you accordingly.. In case if it is due to Champix you can be advised to stop taking the same and other alternatives like Nicotine Patches can be advised.. As of now for acne you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash.. You can apply creams containing Benzoyl peroxide and Clindamycin.. Do cool compresses over the pimples. Avoid oily food and take more of green leafy vegetables and fruits in diet.. Drink plenty of water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.