SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Chantix

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Chantix

Chantix has 73 Side Effects total
24 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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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.

Chantix has 24 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Panic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Paranoia - Paranoid Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Suicidal is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Thoughts of Hurting or Killing Others - Homicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

Critical Seriousness - Unconscious - Unconsciousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Chantix

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Chantix has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormal Dreams - Dream Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Chantix

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Chantix Drug-Drug Interactions

Chantix has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Chantix has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s). Chantix has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s). Chantix has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Chantix has 7 related brands and strengths:

Chantix 0.5 Mg Tab Chantix 1 Mg Tab Chantix Continuing Month Pak 1 Mg Tab Chantix Starting Month Pak 0.5 Mg (11)-1 Mg (3x14) Tabs In A Dose Pack Varenicline 0.5 Mg (11)-1 Mg (3x14) Tabs In A Dose Pack Varenicline 0.5 Mg Tab Varenicline 1 Mg Tab

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.

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.