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Anti Depressants » Stop Smoking » Chantix (Varenicline) Chantix is a smoking cessation medicine. It is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking. Buy Chantix (Varenicline) and other Stop Smoking products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Chantix (Varenicline): Product Type: Stop Smoking Brand name: Chantix Generic name: Varenicline What is Chantix (Varenicline)? Chantix is a smoking cessation medicine. It is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking. Chantix may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about varenicline? Before using varenicline tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of mental illness. Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Chantix can cause drowsiness which may impair your thinking or reactions. You may also have mood or behavior changes when you quit smoking. Until you know how varenicline and the smoking cessation process is going to affect you Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be cautious and alert. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any mood or behavior changes or if you feel agitated depressed or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Less serious side effects are more likely and you may have none at all. Chantix can cause persistent nausea for up to several months. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome. If you miss a dose use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. There may be other drugs that can interact with varenicline. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking varenicline? Before using varenicline tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of mental illness. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether varenicline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I take varenicline? Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. To improve your chances for successful smoking cessation set a date to quit smoking. Start taking varenicline one week before your planned quit date. When you first start taking varenicline you will take a low dose and then gradually increase your dose over the first several days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Take the medicine after eating. In most cases varenicline treatment lasts for 12 weeks. Your doctor may recommend a second 12-week course of varenicline to improve the chance that you will quit smoking long-term. It is important to take varenicline regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your kidney function may need to be tested on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Store varenicline at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Be sure to take the medicine after eating. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a varenicline overdose are unknown. What should I avoid while taking varenicline? Chantix can cause drowsiness which may impair your thinking or reactions. You may also have mood or behavior changes when you quit smoking. Until you know how varenicline and the smoking cessation process are going to affect you Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be cautious and alert. Chantix side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any mood or behavior changes or if you feel agitated depressed or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Less serious side effects may include: • nausea (may persist for several months); • stomach pain indigestion vomiting constipation gas; • weakness tired feeling; • increased appetite; • unpleasant taste in your mouth; • headache; or • sleep problems (insomnia) or unusual dreams. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect varenicline? After you stop smoking the doses of any medications you are using may need to be adjusted. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use especially: • insulin; • a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or • theophylline (Respbid Theobid Theoclear Theo-Dur Uniphyl). This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with or be affected by varenicline. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Generic Chantix (Varenicline) Champix 1mg 112 tabs 1mg 28 tabs 1mg 56 tabs 1mg 84 tabs Varenicline Chantix
View more Stop Smoking Anti Depressants: Anafranil (Clomipramine HCI) Anafranil (Clomipramine HCI) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Buy Anafranil (Clomipramine HCI) and other Anti Depressants products online at Medstore. About Anafranil (Clomipramine HCI): Product Type: Anti Depressants Brand name: Anafranil Generic name: Clomipramine HCI What is the most important information I should know about Anafranil? • While you are taking Anafranil you may need to be monitored for worsening symptoms of depression and/ or suicidal thoughts at the start of therapy or when doses are changed. This concern about the increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors may be greater if you are 18 years of age or younger and are taking Anafranil. In patients younger than 18 years the period of risk may extend beyond start of therapy or when doses are changed. 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Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Anafranil. What is Anafranil? • Anafranil is in a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Anafranil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause obsessive-compulsive disorder. • Anafranil is used to relieve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder such as recurrent thoughts or feelings and repetitive actions. • Anafranil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Anafranil? • Do not take Anafranil if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan) phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the last 14 days. • Before taking Anafranil tell your doctor if you have liver disease kidney disease asthma thyroid disease diabetes stomach or intestinal problems high blood pressure or heart disease had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating glaucoma or seizures. • You may not be able to take Anafranil or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during therapy if you have any of the conditions listed above. • While you are taking Anafranil you may need to be monitored for worsening symptoms of depression and/ or suicidal thoughts at the start of therapy or when doses are changed. 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Do not take Anafranil without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. • Anafranil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Anafranil without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Anafranil? • Take Anafranil exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of water. • Anafranil may be taken several times a day or in one daily dose (usually at bedtime). Follow your doctor's instructions. • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Anafranil. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. • It may be 4 weeks or more before you start to feel better but do not stop taking Anafranil without first talking to your doctor. • Store Anafranil at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention. • Symptoms of a Anafranil overdose include seizures confusion drowsiness agitation hallucinations and low blood pressure (dizziness fatigue fainting). What should I avoid while taking Anafranil? • Use caution when driving operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Anafranil may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness avoid these activities. • Dizziness is likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall. • Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Anafranil. • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Anafranil. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. • Do not stop taking Anafranil suddenly. This could cause symptoms such as nausea headache and malaise. 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What other drugs will affect Anafranil? • Do not take Anafranil if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan) phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the last 14 days. • Anafranil may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness including other antidepressants alcohol antihistamines sedatives (used to treat insomnia) pain relievers anxiety medicines and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines without first talking to your doctor. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Anafranil. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines including herbal products. 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