Champix

Champix (Varenicline) is an effective method of quitting a nicotine addiction. Unlike other medicines, its ingredients do not contain nicotine, they mimic its effects through altering chemicals in your brain. It is an effective medicine for this purpose as it inhibits the patients need to smoke whilst reducing the withdrawal symptoms that smokers often experience when trying to quit nicotine.

Always follow the advice of your physician when using Champix to minimize the chances of ill symptoms, as your safe prescription is decided upon many individual factors such as your age, weight, current health condition and any other medicine you are also taking.

Your physician may instruct you to take 1 tablet in the day and 1 in the evening for 3 or so months, perhaps for longer if the tablets show effective results.

Patients are usually advised to start a fortnight or month before quitting the physical act of smoking as this enables the body time to adjust to the medicine so that it gradually reduces the patient`s addiction nicotine. Take with or without food but taking alongside a snack or meal with reduce the side effects of nausea or insomnia.

Nausea is the most common side effect of Champix (Varenicline). It is normally a well tolerated medication however. Side effects may include:

• Trouble sleeping or abnormal dreams
• Gassiness
• Headaches

An allergic responses will need immediate medical advice. Symptoms can include skin rashes, hives, swelling, and problems breathing. Promptly notify your physician if any unusual symptoms are experienced.

Champix (Varenicline) may alter the patients judgement and levels of concentration as it can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery until you`re completely aware of how you are affected by this medication.

Some individuals may not be suitable to use Champix (varenicline), such as those with certain conditions, or taking certain medicine, which may interact.

Patients under 18 years old and women who are pregnant or who are providing milk for an infant should not use Champix.

Patients with current or past conditions such as kidney or mental disorders should discuss the risks and benefits with their physician before starting therapy.