Varenicline or Champix are medications which belong to Smoking Cessation Therapies. It is seen to be more effective in combination with counseling or quit smoking education. This Stop smoking medication is known to help a smoker to deal with withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. He also loses his interest in cigarette. This happens because this chemical works at the receptor where nicotine from cigarettes works. It is very important that one seeks medical help before using these drugs.
The treatment generally starts a week or two before the quit date set by the smoker and is continued for 12 weeks. People who quit smoking within this time are advised to continue the dosage for the next 12 weeks so that they do not relapse and return to smoking. People who fail to quit smoking during this time may give it a second try after identifying the cause that lead to their failure.
Champix comes in two different strengths: 0.5mg and 1mg. The 0.5mg capsules are biconvex, white to off-white film coated tablet. The 1mg tablets are biconvex, light blue film coated tablets.
This medication is generally not prescribed if the person is allergic to Varenicline or any other ingredients in the medication. The possible side effects of this medication are abdominal pain, appetite changes, changes in taste, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, flatulence, gingivitis, headache, heartburn, nausea, rash, sleeping disturbance, unusual tiredness or weakness and vomiting. The side effects are seen only in about 1% of people trying this medication. Some of the serious side effects may be changes in behavior, changes in mood, depression and a tendency to harm others or self. In some rare cases people may develop serious allergic reactions.
The treatment generally starts a week or two before the quit date set by the smoker and is continued for 12 weeks. People who quit smoking within this time are advised to continue the dosage for the next 12 weeks so that they do not relapse and return to smoking. People who fail to quit smoking during this time may give it a second try after identifying the cause that lead to their failure.
Champix comes in two different strengths: 0.5mg and 1mg. The 0.5mg capsules are biconvex, white to off-white film coated tablet. The 1mg tablets are biconvex, light blue film coated tablets.
This medication is generally not prescribed if the person is allergic to Varenicline or any other ingredients in the medication. The possible side effects of this medication are abdominal pain, appetite changes, changes in taste, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, flatulence, gingivitis, headache, heartburn, nausea, rash, sleeping disturbance, unusual tiredness or weakness and vomiting. The side effects are seen only in about 1% of people trying this medication. Some of the serious side effects may be changes in behavior, changes in mood, depression and a tendency to harm others or self. In some rare cases people may develop serious allergic reactions.
