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CHANTIX™ (varenicline) is a prescription medicine specifically developed to help adults quit smoking. CHANTIX gives smokers a better chance of success than Zyban®.*

Maybe you’ve tried quitting cold turkey. You may have tried nicotine gum or patches. But now there is another reason to try again.

CHANTIX should be taken for 12 weeks.

 

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.

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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

Day 1 to day 3 White tablet 0.5 mg, 1 tablet each day Day 4 to day 7 White tablet 0.5 mg Twice a day 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening Day 8 to end of treatment Blue tablet 1 mg Twice a day 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening

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.