Varenicline Stada
Varenicline STADA is a medicine for adults that helps you quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Take Varenicline Stada tablets as directed by your doctor. Start with one 0.5 mg tablet once daily for days 1-3, then one 0.5 mg tablet twice daily for days 4-7. From day 8 onwards, take one 1 mg tablet twice daily, in the morning and evening.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take them with or without food.
Important
Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor, which is usually 1 mg twice daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nose and throat inflammation
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Sleep disturbance
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Bronchitis
- •Sinusitis
- •Weight gain
- •Changes in appetite (decreased or increased)
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Taste disturbance
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Bloating
- •Abdominal pain
- •Toothache
- •Indigestion
- •Flatulence
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Fungal or viral infections
- •Panic attacks
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Restlessness
- •Mood swings
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Hallucinations
- •Changes in libido
- •Seizures
- •Tremor
- •Impaired sense of touch
- •Eye inflammation
- •Eye pain
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Heart problems (e.g., fast heartbeat, chest pain, increased blood pressure)
- •Hot flashes
- •Nasal congestion, throat irritation, runny nose
- •Bloody stools
- •Stomach discomfort, mouth ulcers, gum inflammation
- •Skin redness, acne, increased sweating, night sweats
- •Muscle cramps
- •Increased urge to urinate, nocturnal urination
- •Heavy periods
- •Flu-like symptoms, fever, weakness
- •High blood sugar
- •Heart attack
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Aggression
- •Excessive thirst
- •Slow thinking
- •Stroke
- •Speech difficulties
- •Vision problems, swollen eyes
- •Sugar in urine
- •Sexual dysfunction
- •Sleepwalking
- •Loss of contact with reality (psychosis)
- •Severe skin reactions (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Severe allergic reactions (like facial swelling)
- •Temporary loss of consciousness
Important Warnings
- Do not take Varenicline Stada if you are allergic to varenicline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you experience depression, suicidal thoughts, agitation, or changes in behavior during treatment, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy before starting treatment.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing.
- If you develop a rash, peeling skin, or blisters, stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention.
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- Avoid using this medicine 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 this medicine affects you.