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from eMedTV.comWere you looking for information about Chantix? Chandix is a common misspelling of Chantix.
Chantix™ is a smoking cessation medication that is available by prescription. It helps people stop smoking by binding to nicotine receptors in the brain. Some of the side effects that have been reported with Chantix include abnormal dreams, headache, nausea, and insomnia. The drug comes in tablet form and is usually taken for 12 weeks.
(Click Chantix for more information, including an explanation of its effects, a description of its potential side effects, and a list of precautions to be aware of before starting the drug.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD