Using Chantix ™
Using Chantix ™
Chantix™ (varenicline) is a non-nicotine medicine to help smokers
quit. It may help cut cravings for nicotine. It also may block the
pleasure of smoking.
Chantix™ (varenicline) is a non-nicotine medicine to help smokers
quit. It may help cut cravings for nicotine. It also may block the
pleasure of smoking.
Getting Chantix ™
Cautions
Getting Chantix ™
Cautions
You need a doctor's prescription. A 1-month
supply of Chantix™ costs $100 – $150, depending
on the pharmacy. Your insurance company may
cover the cost. They may want you to be in an
approved quit-smoking program.
Talk with your doctor if you:
Talk with your doctor if you:
•
start to feel upset or depressed
•
have thoughts about hurting yourself
or someone else
You need a doctor's prescription. A 1-month
supply of Chantix™ costs $100 – $150, depending
on the pharmacy. Your insurance company may
cover the cost. They may want you to be in an
approved quit-smoking program.
The Right Dose and Schedule
•
have kidney problems or get kidney dialysis
Talk with your doctor first. Pfizer, Inc., the maker
of Chantix™, recommends a 12-week program:
•
are taking any other medicine, especially
insulin, blood thinners, or asthma medicine
(including puffers)
Days 1 – 3:
Days 4 – 7:
Days 8 – 84:
•
are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to
become pregnant
plan to stop using Chantix™ before the end of
the treatment program
White tablet (0.5 mg)
White tablet (0.5 mg)
Blue tablet (1 mg)
1 each day
2 each day
2 each day
•
Your doctor may suggest a second 12-week
program to help you stay quit.
•
•
Talk with your doctor about the schedule
that will work best for you.
Side effects
Tips
First set a quit date. Then start using Chantix™ a
week BEFORE you quit smoking.
•
Starting on day 4, take one tablet in the
morning and one in the evening.
•
Take Chantix™ right after eating, and with a
full 8 oz. glass of water.
Nausea (most common)
Gas
Headache
Vomiting
Insomnia
Changes in dreaming
Constipation
If these don't go away, your doctor may change
your dose of Chantix™.
Remember:
You’re doing the work, not the Chantix™. Chantix™ is just a tool to help. Make sure you plan for trigger
situations. And give yourself credit for every day you don’t smoke!
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•
start to feel upset or depressed
•
have thoughts about hurting yourself
or someone else
The Right Dose and Schedule
•
have kidney problems or get kidney dialysis
Talk with your doctor first. Pfizer, Inc., the maker
of Chantix™, recommends a 12-week program:
•
are taking any other medicine, especially
insulin, blood thinners, or asthma medicine
(including puffers)
Days 1 – 3:
Days 4 – 7:
Days 8 – 84:
•
are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to
become pregnant
plan to stop using Chantix™ before the end of
the treatment program
White tablet (0.5 mg)
White tablet (0.5 mg)
Blue tablet (1 mg)
1 each day
2 each day
2 each day
•
Your doctor may suggest a second 12-week
program to help you stay quit.
•
•
Talk with your doctor about the schedule
that will work best for you.
Side effects
Tips
First set a quit date. Then start using Chantix™ a
week BEFORE you quit smoking.
•
Starting on day 4, take one tablet in the
morning and one in the evening.
•
Take Chantix™ right after eating, and with a
full 8 oz. glass of water.
Nausea (most common)
Gas
Headache
Vomiting
Insomnia
Changes in dreaming
Constipation
If these don't go away, your doctor may change
your dose of Chantix™.
Remember:
You’re doing the work, not the Chantix™. Chantix™ is just a tool to help. Make sure you plan for trigger
situations. And give yourself credit for every day you don’t smoke!
QE33-10/08
© 2008 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. This material was made possible by funds received
from the California Department of Public Health, under contract #05-45834.