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Chantix is a smoking cessation pill that reduces people's cravings for cigarettes by preventing their brain's nicotine receptors from experiencing pleasure. Also sold as varenicline, Chantix was first introduced in the U.S. in August 2006.
While some patients have successfully quit smoking after taking Chantix, tragically, this prescription has caused thousands more to develop a range of mild to serious health problems.
Among the various complications associated with taking Chantix are:
This combination of potential side effects can cause Chantix accidents or even death, particularly if patients are performing complex tasks when they develop such complications.
Within a year of Chantix's introduction, hundreds of patients had already filed reports with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the accidents and injuries they had endured as a result of taking Chantix. In fact, by December 2007, over 173 patients had reported experiencing serious accidents while under the influence of Chantix.
Of these, at least 28 involved traffic accidents, and another 77 were falling injuries.
This shocking number of Chantix accident reports quickly raised concerns among other federal regulatory organizations, particularly the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). After conducting their own investigations regarding Chantix-related accidents:
Don't drive, operate heavy machinery or perform other complicated tasks when taking Chantix. Doctors and pharmacists will typically warn patients about not engaging in such activities when taking the drug. However, if you start experiencing such harmful Chantix side effects, and if they start interfering with your daily life, talk to your doctor about other options in the fight to quit smoking.
If you have taken Chantix and have suffered some kind of accident, be sure to get immediate medical treatment to prevent further health complications.
Once your health is stable and you have found an alternative smoking cessation method, meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Chantix accident cases.
During this typically free consultation, Chantix lawyers can:
Have you or a loved one been involved in a Chantix-related accident? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you build your case and win a deserved Chantix settlement.
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