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Info on chantix new NS drug

here is some info on the new antismoking drug. not all ins will cover it so talk to your doctors and ins to find out. Avis

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09/26/07
pill  this is what I could find on chantix
  
About CHANTIX

A non-nicotine pill
CHANTIX™ (varenicline) is non-nicotine prescription medicine specifically developed to help adults quit smoking.

How is CHANTIX different from other smoking cessation products?

CHANTIX contains no nicotine, but it targets the same receptors that nicotine does. CHANTIX is believed to block nicotine from these receptors. It is the only prescription treatment of its kind.

Studies show: At the end of 12 weeks of CHANTIX, 44% were able to quit smoking. It also helped reduce the urge to smoke.

CHANTIX has been proven to be more effective in helping smokers quit than Zyban®. The average person in these studies had been a smoker for more than 24 years. The trials involved a mix of men and women who smoked on average 10 or more cigarettes a day.  


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I was on Chantix for 9 days and gained 12 lbs  !
I have battled weight my whole life and have been watching what I eat and walk 4-5 miles a day and still gained this weight!
Also I started feeling extremely depressed and actually was thinking about suicide !
Needless to say I stopped taking Chantix before it does any more damage to my mind & body.
I understand it works for most people but sadly I must be one of the people who experienced very bad side effects.
I wanted to let others who are having side effects you're not crazy !!!
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199177 tn?1490498534
andi,
Thank you for letting us know that. Now we can say we know it works. I quit CT it have been great to have had some .... Have a good weekend .
Avis
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My husband experienced great success with Chantix. He just finished his med trial and has been smoke free for over 3 mos and going strong. I highly recommend it.
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