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Chantix is a smoking cessation medication that reduces people's desire to smoke by preventing their pleasure receptors from reacting to nicotine. Since 2006, Pfizer has been manufacturing and distributing Chantix.
However, while Pfizer claims that Chantix has helped over 6 million people quit smoking, this medication is becoming a far less attractive option in the battle to stop smoking, as studies have found that Chantix can increase the incidence of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors in some patients.
In serious cases of depressed behavior, some Chantix users have reported attempting suicide. More tragically, 55 reports regarding successful suicides of Chantix users have already been filed with the FDA.
While individual patients' risks of experiencing any side effect of Chantix will vary, those who are most likely to attempt suicide after taking this medication include people with a personal or family history of:
To reduce the chances of being susceptible to suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, be sure to tell your doctor about your complete physical and psychiatric health history.
Similarly, if you choose to start using Chantix, it's advisable to regularly visit your doctor, as he can help you monitor possible mood swings and indications of depression. If you start experience such negative mental complications, see your doctor for immediate treatment.
Some reports of Chantix suicide attempts have made national headlines because of their particularly shocking details. Some of the most notable include:
Hundreds of similar stories exist, as, to date, the FDA has received nearly 500 reports of patients thinking about and/or attempting suicide.
Seek immediate medical and psychiatric care. Similarly, if you think a family member or loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts after taking Chantix, urge him to consult his doctor immediately.
In addition to treating the mental and physical effects of a suicide attempt, affected Chantix users should also pursue their legal claim by meeting with a personal injury lawyer. Those who have been harmed after taking Chantix will be entitled to a monetary settlement that can help pay for the cost of ongoing treatments.
Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced lawyer who can help you build your case and win a deserved Chantix settlement.
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