Chantix (varenicline) prescription available online

There is one FDA-approved use for varenicline, but physicians may also use it off-label to treat other conditions. Your online medical professional may prescribe it for the following reasons. 

It’s also possible that your healthcare provider may prescribe it for other reasons not listed here. Ask your online doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about why they prescribed you a medication.

Varenicline helps with quitting smoking by reducing the pleasure of smoking. It also helps with nicotine withdrawal.

The side effects associated with taking varenicline are typically mild. Most side effects of varenicline are associated with gastrointestinal discomfort. Varenicline has some common side effects. Side effects of Chantix may include:

• Nausea

• Sleep problems (trouble sleeping or vivid, unusual, or strange dreams)

• Constipation

• Gas

• Vomiting

Other side effects, which are less common but might be more severe, could include:

• Chest pain, including uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, and fullness.

• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach

• Shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, vomiting or feeling lightheaded associated with chest discomfort

• Worsening cardiovascular events

You should call your doctor if you notice any of these side effects or develop other new or concerning symptoms.

Varenicline has eight known drug interactions. Don’t change what you take without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs.

When taking varenicline, it is essential to tell your doctor if you have ever had depression or mental health issues.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if consuming alcohol while taking varenicline is acceptable.

Varenicline can change the way you react to alcohol. Some patients treated with this medication had experienced decreased tolerance, including increased drunkenness and unusual or aggressive behavior when consumed more than recommended. Therefore, patients taking varenicline should avoid drinking alcohol until they know how varenicline will affect them.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney issues, as they may prescribe a lower dose of varenicline.

Pregnancy and lactation patients should ask their doctor before taking varenicline. You should also notify your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant.

Don't take varenicline if you are allergic to it.

Inform your healthcare provider of all prescription medications before taking varenicline.

Varenicline should only be taken with consulting a healthcare provider.

• Cimetidine

• Dalfampridine

• Dolutegravir

• Lamotrigine

• Nicotine

• Ranolazine

• Vandetanib

Do not take varenicline if you have had a severe allergic or skin reaction to varenicline. Symptoms may include:

• Swelling of the face, mouth (tongue, lips, gums), throat, or neck

• Trouble breathing

• Rash, with peeling skin

• Blisters in your mouth

• Any other adverse reactions

• Those taking other smoking cessation aids

Also, check with your prescribing physician if you have had any of the following issues:

• Schizophrenia

• Manic-depression

• Any psychiatric illness

• Suicidal thoughts

• Alcoholism

• Heart attack

• Acute coronary syndrome

• Angina

• Transient ischemic attack

• Stroke

• Peripheral vascular disease

• Severe renal impairment

• Seizures