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Taking Varenicline
10 Patients currently take Varenicline
10 Patients stopped taking Varenicline
coolxbeat Mental Symptoms: mild Physical Symptoms: none Advanced Symptoms/Infections/Cancers: none 550 VL < 50 See profile coolxbeat Chantix, 2 mg daily since Oct 13, 2007
Babystars Flare-up: moderate Sensation: moderate Overall: moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile Babystars Chantix, 2 mg daily since Apr 29, 2008
LadyinTexas Sensation: severe Overall: moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: severe Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile LadyinTexas Chantix, 2 mg daily since Nov 01, 2007

Brand Names: Chantix

What is Varenicline? Varenicline is used to help people stop smoking. It works by blocking the pleasant effects of nicotine (from smoking) on the brain. Read more...

What we've learned

Why Patients Take Varenicline

Other	9
General health	1

Patient Dosages


0.5 mg daily	2 mg daily	20 mg daily	N/A
1	7	1	1

How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Varenicline

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
0	3	3	3	0	0

Why Patients Stopped Taking Varenicline (multiple reasons could be selected)

Course of treatment ended	4
Side effects too severe	3
Did not seem to work	1
Expense	1
Doctor's advice	1
Other	1
Not indicated	1

How Long Patients Took Varenicline Before Stopping

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
1	10	0	1	0	0

Average: Varenicline Ratings

	3
	2

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