Posted by casper on Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:27 AM
ok, thanks for the info. but this still does not tell me all the other side effects. i need to know all the other effects that the pill does to the body like pains around the heart like it did to me. after i started having pains around my heart, i stopped taking them and […]
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Side Effects on Chantix
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders During the development of Chantix a study of metabolism and nutrition side effects revealed: Infrequent: Diabetes mellitus, Hyperlipidemia (high lipid levels in blood), Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in blood). Rare: Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in blood), Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
Abnormal Laboratory Values Observed by Individuals on Chantix
Abnormal Laboratory Values Reported on Chantix The following are list of abnormal laboratory values observed by individuals on Chantix: (This list is not exhaustive).[widget id=”ad_unit-10″]ad_unit-10[/widget] Frequent: Abnormal liver function test, Increased weight. Infrequent: Abnormal Electrocardiogram (EKG), Increased Muscle enzymes, Abnormal Urine analysis (UA).
“What is the big problem with Chantix?”
[widget id=”ad_unit-10″]ad_unit-10[/widget]Chantix is a pill made by Pfizer in 2006 to help smokers not want to smoke. A study of 746 smokers found that 56 percent of those who took Chantix for 12 weeks were cigarette-free during the last month of treatment. Compared with 43 percent who used the nicotine patches. Bottom line: Chantix works […]
Chantix, Anger and YOU?
My husband took the full course of Chantix and has now been off it for 1 ½ weeks. His behavior is getting worse. He is easily angered and annoyed. He screams at our 3 year old for minor things and yells at me almost everytime I try to talk to him. I’ve recommended that maybe […]
Weight gain, Chantix and You
A common concern you may have about using Chantix (varenicline tartrate) is the potential for weight gain.[widget id=”ad_unit-10″]ad_unit-10[/widget] Did you know that Chantix is in fact associated with weight gain and increased appetite? On average people who take Chantix gain about 2.37 kg (or 5.31 pounds). Nevertheless, one could argue that the amount of weight […]
Chantix (varenicline) most common side effect?
What is the most common side effect experienced while taking Chantix or varenicline? It all depends on how you look at it. If you surf online the answer might appear to be nausea. Nausea is reported in about 30% of people taking this drug. However, sleep disturbance is much more common. Especially if you add […]
Mixing Chantix and Alcohol?…Not a Good Idea.
[widget id=”ad_unit-10″]ad_unit-10[/widget]The little bit I know about Chantix says that alcohol is one thing you should never drink or consume while taking this medicine. Why? Because it may cause you to act crazy [short version] The longer version of that answer says that Chantix and alcohol was implicated in the death of Dallas musician Carter […]
Posted by Sheila to Quit Smoking Rx at October 20, 2007 7:36 PM
Sheila has left a new comment on your post “CHANTIX TESTIMONIAL, BURNING UPON URINATION AND BL…”: I have the same symptoms, blood in urine. Started Chantix on 7/30. I have been treated with antibiotics and have now learned my urine culture was negative, I have no type of infection altho I have the urge to […]
Posted by Charli to Quit Smoking Rx at July 7, 2008 12:29 AM
Charli has left a new comment on your post “”DOES CHANTIX CAUSE ANY FUTURE KIDNEY PROBLEMS?””: It’s interesting to see that even a boring topic like medicine can capture such media space and have so many words devoted to it. To quote an instance we can mention chantix. Its one of those drugs that almost […]