Varenicline Orion
Varenicline Orion is a medicine used by adults to help them quit smoking.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Start with one 0.5 mg tablet once daily (Days 1-3). Then, one 0.5 mg tablet twice daily (Days 4-7). From Week 2 onwards, take one 1 mg tablet twice daily.
Method
Take the tablets by mouth, swallow whole with water, with or without food.
Important
The maximum dose is two 1 mg tablets per day (total 2 mg).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •inflammation of the nose and throat
- •abnormal dreams
- •sleep disorder
- •headache
- •nausea
- •bronchitis
- •sinusitis
- •weight gain
- •decreased appetite
- •increased appetite
- •drowsiness
- •dizziness
- •taste disturbance
- •shortness of breath
- •cough
- •heartburn
- •vomiting
- •constipation
- •diarrhea
- •bloating
- •stomach pain
- •toothache
- •indigestion
- •flatulence
- •dry mouth
- •rash
- •itching
- •joint pain
- •muscle pain
- •back pain
- •chest pain
- •fatigue
RARE
- •fungal infection
- •viral infection
- •panic attacks
- •difficulty thinking
- •restlessness
- •mood changes
- •depression
- •anxiety
- •hallucinations
- •changes in sex drive
- •seizures
- •tremor
- •sluggishness
- •numbness or reduced sensation
- •conjunctivitis
- •eye pain
- •ringing in the ears
- •chest pain on exertion
- •rapid heart rate
- •palpitations
- •increased heart rate
- •increased blood pressure
- •hot flashes
- •inflammation of the nose, sinuses and throat
- •blocked nose, throat and lungs
- •hoarseness
- •hay fever
- •throat irritation
- •blocked sinuses
- •excessive mucus from the nose causing cough
- •runny nose
- •bloody stools
- •stomach irritation
- •changes in bowel habits
- •burping
- •canker sores
- •gum pain
- •redness of skin
- •acne
- •increased sweating
- •night sweats
- •muscle twitching
- •chest wall pain
- •abnormal frequent urination
- •nighttime urination
- •heavy menstrual bleeding
- •chest discomfort
- •flu-like illness
- •fever
- •feeling weak
- •feeling unwell
- •high blood sugar
- •heart attack
- •suicidal thoughts
- •changes in thinking or behavior (such as aggression)
- •excessive thirst
- •feeling unwell or unhappy
- •slow thinking
- •stroke
- •increased muscle tension
- •speech difficulties
- •coordination difficulties
- •decreased taste sensation
- •sleep rhythm disturbance
- •visual disturbances
- •eye discoloration
- •dilated pupils
- •light sensitivity
- •short-sightedness
- •watery eyes
- •irregular heart rate or arrhythmia
- •sore throat
- •snoring
- •bloody vomit
- •abnormal stools
- •coated tongue
- •joint stiffness
- •rib pain
- •sugar in urine
- •increased urine volume and frequent urination
- •vaginal discharge
- •changes in sexual function
- •feeling cold
- •cyst
- •diabetes
- •sleepwalking
- •loss of reality and inability to think clearly (psychosis)
- •abnormal behavior
- •severe skin reactions, including erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- •severe allergic reactions, including angioedema (swelling of face, mouth, or throat)
- •temporary loss of consciousness
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to varenicline or any other ingredients.
- If you experience mood changes, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts during treatment, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor right away.
- If you have new or worsening heart problems, such as chest pain or shortness of breath, contact your doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor if you have had seizures or epilepsy before starting treatment.
- If you get a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, or difficulty breathing, stop the medicine and seek immediate medical help.
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- If you develop severe skin reactions, such as a rash, peeling skin, or blisters, stop the medicine and seek immediate medical help.
- Avoid use during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.