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Chantix Side Effects

The Chantix side effects that are causing a great deal of concern among Chantix users and prescribers were not noted on the original packaging of this smoking cessation drug. The side effects listed on the drug’s labeling were relatively mild and included:

nausea, perhaps vomiting
gas
constipation
sleep problems

Severe Chantix Side Effects

Severe Chantix side effects began to be reported to the FDA soon after the drug’s introduction to the U.S. market in 2006. Those side effects included:

suicidal ideation (thoughts of committing suicide)
depression
suicidal behavior
severe mood swings
unusual changes in behavior
agitation / nervousness
aggression

The FDA’s Safety Review of Chantix Side Effects

In November 2007, the FDA issued an “Early Communication” regarding the agency’s Ongoing Safety Review of Chantix. Chantix is available in the U.S. in .5-mg and 1-mg tablets, to be taken over a 12-week course to aid a patient’s effort to quit smoking. Chantix blocks the effects of nicotine in the brain, and the maker of Chantix, Pfizer, says that 44% of Chantix users successfully quit smoking by the end of the 12-week treatment.

The FDA’s review of the many reports of severe Chantix side effects resulted in a January 2008 requirement for a strict warning to doctors and patients about the more dangerous risks of Chantix. Both the packaging for Chantix and the Pfizer website for Chantix note that:

“Some patients have reported changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions when attempting to quit smoking while taking CHANTIX or after stopping CHANTIX. If either you, your family, or caregiver notice agitation, depressed mood, or changes in behavior that are not typical for you, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions, stop taking CHANTIX and call your doctor right away. Also tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems before taking CHANTIX, as these symptoms may worsen while taking CHANTIX.”

Talk to a Chantix Attorney about Your Case

If you were taking Chantix and experienced any of the severe Chantix side effects, learn about your legal rights and options - contact a Chantix lawyer today.

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