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Indications

Chantix Continuing Month Pak is a medication used to help adults stop smoking. It contains the active ingredient varenicline and is taken orally.

Use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes counselling and support.

Use and Dosage

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking varenicline and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

There are different ways to use varenicline. One way is to set a date to quit smoking before beginning treatment with this drug. Begin taking varenicline as directed by your doctor, 1 to 2 weeks before the quit date. Take one 0.5-milligram tablet once a day for 3 days, and then increase to one 0.5-milligram tablet twice a day for 4 days. The dose is slowly increased to lessen the chance of side effects (such as nausea, unusual dreams). It is okay to smoke during this time. Stop smoking on the quit date. Take the dose prescribed by your doctor twice a day for the rest of the treatment period (usually 12 weeks).

Another way to use Varenicline is to start taking the drug before you choose a date to quit smoking. Start with the 0.5-milligram tablets and increase the dose as directed by your doctor. Pick a date to quit smoking that is between days 8 and 35 of treatment. Stop smoking on the date you have chosen. Take the dose prescribed by your doctor for the rest of the treatment period.

If you are not able to pick a quit date, your doctor may direct you to start taking this medication and gradually reduce smoking to quit by the end of your treatment. Follow your doctor’s directions carefully and reduce smoking as directed.

If this medication comes in a dosing package, carefully follow the directions on the dosing package. There are two types of dosing packs: a starting pack and a continuing pack, each containing different strengths of this medication. If this medication comes in a bottle, carefully follow your doctor’s directions on the prescription label. If you have any questions about how to take this medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth after eating food and with a full glass of water.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Do not take more than 1 milligram twice a day.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

Tell your doctor if you continue to smoke after a few weeks of treatment. If you are not able to quit smoking after 12 weeks of treatment, talk to your doctor.

If you are successful and cigarette-free after 12 weeks of treatment, your doctor may recommend another 12 weeks of treatment with varenicline.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Serious side effects include:

• A seizure (convulsions)
• Thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself
• Strange dreams, sleepwalking, or trouble sleeping
• New or worsening mental health problems–mood or behavior changes, depression, agitation, hostility, or aggression
• Heart attack symptoms–chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, or sweating
• Stroke symptoms–sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance

Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or behavior.

Common side effects of varenicline may include:

• Nausea (may persist for several months) or vomiting
• Constipation or gas
• Sleep problems (insomnia)
• Unusual dreams

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

Before taking varenicline, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression), heart/blood vessel disease (such as coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke), seizure.

This drug may make you dizzy, drowsy, lose consciousness, or make it difficult to concentrate. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can worsen these effects. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

This drug may also make you more sensitive to alcohol (including increased drunkenness, unusual behavior, and limited or no memory of things that happened). Limit alcoholic beverages. Be aware of how alcohol affects you while taking this medication.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Chantix Continuing Pack is available in the following form and strengths:

• Chantix Continuing Pack Tablet:
  • 1 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What should I avoid while taking varenicline?

Do not drink large amounts of alcohol while taking varenicline. Varenicline can increase the effects of alcohol or change the way you react to it. Some people taking varenicline have had unusual or aggressive behavior or forgetfulness while drinking alcohol.

Resources:

1. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f0ff4f27-5185-4881-a749-c6b7a0ca5696
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-148320/chantix-continuing-month-pak-oral/details
3. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/varenicline.html#side-effects