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Produced by Pfizer, Chantix is a prescription medication that attempts to help people stop smoking by preventing them from enjoying the pleasurable effects of nicotine. According to Pfizer, Chantix has helped over six million people successfully quit smoking since 2006.
However, like other modern prescriptions, Chantix is also known to have a number of side effects, including:
While not all of the above Chantix side effects affect every patient, for those affected, the complications can be devastating – particularly if patients are performing complicated tasks when the side effect manifests.
Between May 2006 and December 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received over 170 reports regarding serious accidents patients experienced after taking Chantix. Of these, 77 involved falling.
Although several more Chantix-related falls have since been reported to the FDA, the initial incident reports led the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take their own action:
Similarly, the FDA has mandated that doctors advise their patients about the potential side effects associated with taking Chantix. Doctors are obligated to warn patients against driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other complex tasks when taking Chantix.
In addition to the above-listed health problems, Chantix has also been found to cause a number of other serious side effects, including:
While these complications may not cause falls or other Chantix accidents, they can still result in serious, irreversible health problems without proper treatment. Consequently, it's vital for patients to discuss their full medical history with their doctors before taking the smoking cessation drug. Also, any Chantix user who starts experiencing health issues should seek immediate medical attention.
See your doctor immediately for a full health evaluation. After undergoing necessary treatments, talk to your doctor about other possible smoking cessation options.
Additionally, be sure to set up a free consultation with a Chantix lawyer. By meeting with an experienced personal injury attorney, you can find out if you have a case and then learn what you need to do to get your case started.
To encourage affected patients to pursue their legal claims, most Chantix lawyers will work on contingency – meaning they don't get paid until (or unless) you win your case.
Get the money you need to pay for medical bills by starting your Chantix lawsuit today.
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