Compare Chantix vs Nicoderm

Compare Chantix

vs Nicoderm

Compare Chantix to Nicoderm. To make a decision about Chantix vs Nicoderm, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Chantix or Nicoderm

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Uses of Chantix

Chantix is also known by the generic name Varenicline USES: This medication is used in combination with a stop-smoking program (e.g., education materials, support group, counseling) to help you quit smoking. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's actions in the brain. Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer.

Uses of Nicoderm

Nicoderm is also known by the generic name Nicotine

USES:
This medication can help you quit smoking by replacing the nicotine in cigarettes. The nicotine in tobacco is an important part of cigarette addiction. When you stop smoking, your nicotine levels drop quickly. This drop can cause withdrawal symptoms such as craving tobacco, nervousness, irritability, headache, weight gain, and difficulty concentrating.

Stopping smoking is hard and your chance of success is best when you are ready and have made a commitment to quit. Nicotine replacement products are part of a total stop-smoking program that includes behavior change, counseling, and support. Smoking causes lung disease, cancer, and heart disease. Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health and live longer.

Chantix and Nicoderm Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Nicoderm. Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Nicoderm. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Chantix and Nicoderm.

Chantix Has 22 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nicoderm

Critical Seriousness - Suicidal is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Panic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Paranoia - Paranoid Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Unconscious - Unconsciousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Thoughts of Hurting or Killing Others - Homicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

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Nicoderm Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

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Chantix and Nicoderm Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Chantix Has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nicoderm

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Abnormal Dreams - Dream Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Nicoderm.

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Nicoderm Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nicoderm

Increased Hunger - Increased Appetite is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nicoderm but not Chantix.

Complication at Treatment Site - Treatment Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nicoderm but not Chantix.

Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nicoderm but not Chantix.

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Chantix and Nicoderm Treat 1 Conditions in Common

Stop Smoking - Smoking Cessation is treated by both Chantix and Nicoderm.

Chantix has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Chantix.

Chantix Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Chantix.

Hostility - Feeling Anger Toward Something is a contraindication of Chantix.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Chantix.

Relative Contraindications

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Chantix.

Depression is a contraindication of Chantix.

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Chantix.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Chantix.

Schizophrenia is a contraindication of Chantix.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Chantix.

Contraindication Warnings

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Chantix.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Chantix.

Nausea - Feel Like Throwing Up is a contraindication of Chantix.

Nicoderm has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nicoderm.

Nicoderm Transdermal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias - Life-Threatening Irregular Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI Scan is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Recovery Phase Following Myocardial Infarct - Recent Heart Attack is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Relative Contraindications

Angina is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Buerger's Disease is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Pheochromocytoma - Tumor of Adrenal Gland Causing High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a contraindication of Nicoderm.

Chantix - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center.

Nicoderm - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, drooling, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, hearing problems.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.