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Health officials and a drug company in Canada are issuing stronger warnings about an anti-smoking drug, which cautions that the drug could cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Health Canada and Pfizer Canada increased the warnings for the smoking cessation drug Champix, according to the Winnipeg Free Press.
People who are taking the drug and see a sign of a skin reaction should stop taking Champix immediately and seek medical attention because in rare cases the drug has been linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which is a disorder that causes the skin to blister and fall off and can be fatal.
Another warning regarding the drug is that those who experience strange neuropsychiatric symptoms should stop taking Champix and consult a doctor. Authorities also warn family members and caregivers to be on the look out for strange behavior from those who take the drug. This warning was issued following several reports that people taking the drug were experiencing serious neuropsychiatric symptoms, including suicide-related events.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a serious reaction to a medication or infection and that often times flu-like symptoms are the first sign of the disorder.
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