If you are taking Chantix (varenicline tartrate) to stop smoking you need to be aware that the FDA issued several Public Health advisories associated with this drug.
I am providing you with links to the Health Advisories from the FDA and a statement from the VA regarding this matter. This information may be found on the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) site and the Veterans Affairs (VA) site simply by searching under the term “Chantix.”
The information I have provided in no way constitutes a medical opinion on the drug, Chantix, its side effects and uses. This article is not placing blame, but is here to provide you with the opportunity to seek more information should you wish to.
November 20, 2007
FDA first informed the public about the possibility of severe changes in mood and behavior in the November 20, 2007 FDA Early Communication About an Ongoing Safety Review.
Source http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/varenicline.htm
FDA ALERT 2/1/2008
FDA is issuing this Alert to highlight important revisions to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections of the full prescribing information for Chantix regarding serious neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Source http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/varenicline/default.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2008
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix
Agency requests that manufacturer add new safety warnings for smoking cessation drug
Source http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01788.html
June 17, 2008-06-18
Statement by the Department Of Veterans Affairs On Smoking Cessation Research Program
Source http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1518
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