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CHEMICALS VERSUS HYPNOSIS FOR SMOKING CESSATION

by Daniel E. Lester, DMC, MHt

CHEMICALS VERSUS HYPNOSIS FOR SMOKING CESSATION

Daniel E. Lester, DMC, MHt

Chantix (Generic Name: Varenicline)

Prescription drug that has been approved by the FDA for the purposes of smoking cessation.

Side Effects of Chantix

MOST COMMON side effects when using Chantix:

Constipation; gas; headache; increased appetite; nausea; stomach upset; strange dreams; taste changes; trouble sleeping; vivid, strange, or unusual dreams; vomiting.

SEVERE side effects when using Chantix:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); behavior changes; chest pain; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory loss; new or worsening mental or mood problems (eg, aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety, depression, nervousness, thoughts of hurting other people); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent nausea; suicidal thoughts or actions; vision changes.

Chantix Dosage & Usage

The official Chantix Smoking Cessation Program is 12 weeks. Individuals who are able to effectively quit smoking during the Chantix Smoking Cessation Program are eligible to receive an additional 12 weeks of Chantix treatment to further increase the probability of a lasting cessation from cigarette smoking.

Cost For Program

Brand.5mg 56tablets $176.80

Brand1mg56tablets $201.50

Brand Maintenance Pack (14 X 4 1mg) 56 tablets $145.60

Brand Starter Pack (11X 0.5mg tabs and 14 X 3 1mg tabs) 53 tablets $188.50

Total $712.40

Directions

The recommended dosage of Chantix is 0.5 mg once a day for the first three days, and then twice a day through the end of the first week of treatment. Then, take 1 mg twice daily from days eight to the end of treatment