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Chantix Warning - Stop Smoking Prescription Drug Warned by FDA
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by comoms | February 7, 2008 at 10:29 am
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More and more of these drugs previously approved by the FDA are getting warnings and recalls. It has us wondering about how many of these products were quickly were pushed out for profit without regard to the users.
February 1, 2008 FDA issues warning and health advisory on Chantix.The FDA has issued a warning to consumers and medical professionals about the use of Chantix indicating “It appears increasingly likely that there may be an association between Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms.”
The warning follows the growing concern by public watchdog and protection groups of the safety of Chantix due to its reported links to suicidal thoughts and behavior. Chantix is a non-nicotine stop smoking prescription drug made by Pfizer. Approved in 2006 by the FDA because of it’s performance during clinical trials, Chantix eases the withdrawal by providing nicotine like effects and also by blocking the effects of nicotine if the person starts smoking again.
The FDA in its warning stated that people should report any history of of psychiatric illness before they start using Chantix, as well as asking patients, their families and doctors to closely watch for any changes in behavior or moods while using and after using Chantix.
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at 11:14 on February 7th, 2008
When your anti-smoking product is less safe than a cigarette, then you've failed...
at 16:06 on February 7th, 2008
I would agree.
Most of the drug makers, in the initial thought process, probably mean well.
Trying to cure disease, but the speed at which they often put the drugs out and money obviously are factored in when you see the multitude of warnings and recalls these days.
at 13:34 on February 7th, 2008
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at 13:35 on February 7th, 2008
My husband has been taking this for a while now. He hasn't had any problems or complaints. It works for him.
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at 13:41 on February 7th, 2008
It worked quite well to help me quit.
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at 16:11 on February 7th, 2008
Lots of movie references from me this evening ... in Romie and Michelle's High School Reunion they said they enjoyed food poisoning because it was like a diet, I am not debating whether or not Chantix worked for you or not, but wonder if the risks really outweigh the benefits. Not knowing anything about your life situation at all, I wonder if you may have had a different experience if everything in your life was not going swimmingly when you used Chantix.
at 13:49 on February 7th, 2008
Though good to look into the possible side effects, this drug is a godsend for those without willpower.
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at 13:56 on February 7th, 2008
it helped me quit initially, but the nausea and depression forced me to stop taking it.
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at 14:05 on February 7th, 2008
Chantix makes it pretty easy to quit.
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at 14:33 on September 30th, 2008
I am currently taking Chantix, it has made it really easy to quit smoking however I have suffered from severe mood swings and mild depression. All in all it is worth it to be smoke free.
at 18:45 on March 14th, 2009
Hi, my name is George. I was a smoker for 23 years. I can't explain you how difficult is to stop it. I've tried a lot of alternatives to quit smoking, but the unique thing helped me was NicoNot: http://zerocigarettes.blogspot.com/
Really, now I'm feeling younger, healthier and my wife say she feels changes too. I'm a different man now and if I could help other people that have this problem, I'll give you a counsel: QUIT SMOKING!
at 18:49 on March 14th, 2009
http://zerocigarettes.blogspot.com/
at 03:56 on May 21st, 2009
I quit smoking using the patch and the initial lack of nicotine made me very emotional, angry, homicidal and just plain mean. That is just the consequence of giving up something you're body is used to. There is no magical pill that will take away the cravings and emotional response that comes with it.
at 22:14 on June 1st, 2009
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I quit smoking on Chantix though I have tried to do cold turkey on two occasions, but of no use. I have smoked for around 5 yrs with pack a day. Thanks to chantix and the support my family provided me. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} You can have all the information on chantix here http://www.chantixhome.com/ It really helped me to get over my nicotine addiction and I don’t feel craving anymore. There is one thing which I would like to share and which helped me a lot initially, try having a glass of water when you feel craving the most. It a tough road but it's worth so best luck to all those who want to give up smoking.
at 09:46 on June 15th, 2009
I WAS taking Chantix, but, I continued to smoke (some) while taking it. So, I quit taking it.