Studies show 44% of smokers were able
to quit at the end of 12 weeks with Chantix.
CHANTIX has been proven to be more
effective in helping smokers quit than Zyban®,*
the only other nonnicotine prescription medicine for
smoking cessation. In 2 independent studies, more
smokers quit with CHANTIX at the end of 12 weeks.

Results are from 2 identically designed
clinical trials in which patients received either
CHANTIX
1 mg twice a day, Zyban 150 mg twice a day, or sugar
pills twice a day for 12 weeks. Patients were given a
booklet on quitting smoking. They also received
counseling at each visit.
From weeks 9 through 12 in the study,
the smoking status of each patient was checked. This
information was compared among the 3 groups. Patients
were considered quit if they did not smoke a cigarette
or use other nicotine products for the final 4 weeks of
treatment.
Benefits of CHANTIX
CHANTIX is proven to be effective, but
it's not a magic pill. For most people, smoking is both
a physical and behavioral addiction. That’s why we also
offer a support plan. CHANTIX can help reduce the urge
to smoke. The GETQUIT™ Support Plan can
help you learn to break your smoking routine.
How is CHANTIX different?
CHANTIX is different from other ways to
quit. It contains no nicotine but works on the same
receptors as nicotine. And it's the addiction to
nicotine inhaled from smoking that makes quitting so
hard.
How does CHANTIX work?
First, you have to know how nicotine
works.
There are receptors for
nicotine in the brain. When smoke is
inhaled, nicotine attaches to these
receptors. This sends a message to a
different part of the brain to release a
chemical called dopamine. Dopamine gives
a feeling of pleasure. But it only lasts
for a short time. The body wants to
repeat this feeling. Based on research,
it is believed that CHANTIX™ (varenicline)
works by activating these receptors and
blocking nicotine from attaching to
them. However, CHANTIX does not contain
nicotine.
CHANTIX™
(varenicline) comes in
convenient weekly dose
packs. Remember
to always take CHANTIX
as prescribed by your
doctor. Please
see the chart below for
full dosage information.
Recommended Dosing

If you
have side effects with
CHANTIX that bother you
or don't go away, be
sure to tell your
doctor.
If you
have kidney problems or
get dialysis, be sure to
tell your doctor before
taking CHANTIX. Your
dose may be lowered.
Some important
things to remember:
-
CHANTIX should
be taken after
eating.
-
Drink a full
glass (8 ounces)
of water with
your dose.
-
If you miss a
dose, take it as
soon as you
remember. If
it's close to
the time of your
next dose, wait.
Then just take
your next
regular dose.
-
Tell your doctor
about all other
medications you
are taking
before taking
CHANTIX.
Especially tell
your doctor if
you take
insulin, asthma
medications, or
blood thinners.
When you stop
smoking, there
may be a change
in how these and
other medicines
work for you.
How to
get started
Choose a
quit date
when you will stop
smoking.
Start
taking CHANTIX 1 week (7
days) before your
quit date.
This lets CHANTIX build
up in your body. You can
keep smoking during this
time. Make sure that you
try and stop smoking on
your quit date.
If you slip, try again.
Some people need a few
weeks for CHANTIX to
work best.
Most
people will keep taking
CHANTIX for up to 12
weeks. If you have
completely quit smoking
by 12 weeks, ask your
doctor if another 12
weeks of CHANTIX may
help you stay
cigarette-free.