Chantix: A Prescription Aid for Quitting Smoking

Chantix (varenicline) is a prescription medication designed to help adults quit smoking, working by mimicking the effect of nicotine on the brain.

Chantix FAQ

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What is Chantix & how does it work?

What is Chantix? Chantix is a prescription medicine to help people stop smoking. Quitting smoking can lower your chances of having lung disease, heart disease or getting certain types of cancer that are related to smoking. Chantix has not been shown to be effective in children 16 years of age and under.

Can Chantix be used with other stop smoking medicines?

CHANTIX has not been shown to be effective in children 16 years of age and under. CHANTIX should not be used in children 16 years of age and under. It is not known if CHANTIX is safe and effective when used with other stop smoking medicines.

Is there a generic version of Chantix?

The Chantix brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. What is Chantix? Chantix is a smoking cessation medicine. Chantix is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking.

What are Chantix side effects?

Nausea, appetite change, and vivid dreams are common Chantix side effects. Learn how long side effects of Chantix last and how to avoid them. Pfizer issued a recall of certain lots of its smoking cessation drug due to contamination of possible carcinogens. Learn more about the Chantix recall here.

When should I start Chantix?

CHANTIX is a nicotinic receptor partial agonist indicated for use as an aid to smoking cessation treatment. ( 1 and 2.1) Begin CHANTIX dosing one week before the date set by the patient to stop smoking. Alternatively, the patient can begin CHANTIX dosing and then quit smoking between days 8 and 35 of treatment. ( 2.1)