Wednesday, September 2, 2009

WARNING - Pfizer is at it again & calling it Champix this time!

I'm tellin' ya, the drug companies now are just ONLY concerned with their profits. There is a "new" "Stop Smoking drug" now that was previously marketed as three other "Stop Smoking drugs" and were pulled off the market. Now, here it is again, being sold under a different name.

Heads up folks! CHAMPIX is the same drug as CHANTIX, ZYBAN, AND WELLBUTRIN and they are ALL the drug VARENICLINE. This drug is more dangerous than your smoking. Please see SOME OF the side effects below:

Some side effects with varenicline are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:


* Extreme nausea or vomiting
* Difficulty breathing
* Suicidal behavior
* Psychotic, aggressive, or strange behavior
* High blood pressure (hypertension)
* Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling.
* Nausea -- in up to 30 percent of people
* Insomnia -- up to 19 percent (see Chantix and Insomnia)
* Headaches -- up to 19 percent
* Abnormal dreams -- up to 13 percent
* Gas -- up to 9 percent
* Changes in taste -- up to 8 percent
* Constipation -- up to 8 percent.
* Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
* Indigestion or heartburn
* Gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD or acid reflux)
* Dry mouth (see Chantix and Dry Mouth)
* Nightmares
* Drowsiness
* Lethargy
* Fatigue or weakness
* Runny nose
* Increased or decreased appetite.
* Weight gain was also a frequently reported side effect
* Anemia
* Migraines
* Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
* A spinning sensation (vertigo)
* Thyroid problems
* Dry eyes
* Vision problems, including night blindness
* Cataracts
* Diarrhea
* Gingivitis
* Stomach ulcers
* High cholesterol
* Arthritis
* Osteoporosis
* Sexual problems (see Chantix Sexual Side Effects)
* Increased sweating
* Dry skin
* Psoriasis.

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