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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 Zyban
 
Zyban is also known by the generic name Bupropion Hcl


USES:
This medication is used in combination with a stop-smoking program (e.g., support group, counseling) to help you quit smoking. Bupropion can decrease your nicotine withdrawal symptoms (e.g., irritability, anxiety, restlessness) and your urge to smoke. Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer.

This medication belongs to a class of medications known as antidepressants. It is not known exactly how bupropion works to reduce smoking urges. It may work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.


Chantix and Zyban Have 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Suicidal is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Paranoia - Paranoid Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Thoughts of Hurting or Killing Others - Homicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
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Chantix Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zyban
 
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Panic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Unconscious - Unconsciousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
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Zyban Has 12 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 Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Severe Headache - Severe Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Delusions - Delusional Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Painful Periods - Dysmenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
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Chantix and Zyban Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Chantix and Zyban.
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Chantix Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zyban
 
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Abnormal Dreams - Dream Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix but not Zyban.
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Zyban Has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zyban
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyban but not Chantix.
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Chantix and Zyban Treat 1 Conditions in Common
 
Stop Smoking - Smoking Cessation is treated by both Chantix and Zyban.

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.

Zyban has 28 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zyban.

Zyban Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Anorexia Nervosa is a contraindication of Zyban.

Bulimia Nervosa - Bulimia is a contraindication of Zyban.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Zyban.

Seizure due to Abrupt Benzodiazepine Withdrawal - Seizure caused by Sudden Withdrawal of Benzodiazepine is a contraindication of Zyban.

Seizure due to Alcohol Withdrawal - Seizure caused by Stopping Alcohol Use is a contraindication of Zyban.

Relative Contraindications 

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

Central Nervous System Neoplasm - Tumor of the Brain or Spinal Cord is a contraindication of Zyban.

Cerebral Metastases - Spread of Cancer to the Brain is a contraindication of Zyban.

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Zyban.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Zyban.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Zyban.

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

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Zyban.

Manic Bipolar Disorder - Manic Phase of Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Zyban.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Zyban.

Opioid Dependence - Narcotic Addiction is a contraindication of Zyban.

Panic Disorder is a contraindication of Zyban.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Zyban.

Sedative Drug Dependence is a contraindication of Zyban.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Zyban.

Stimulant Drug Dependence is a contraindication of Zyban.

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

Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes that is Not Under Control is a contraindication of Zyban.

Contraindication Warnings 

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

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zyban.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Zyban.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Zyban.

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Zyban.
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.

Zyban - Symptoms of overdose may include
seizures, severe confusion, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and loss of consciousness.

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.

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