Varenicline Stada
Varenicline Stada helps adults quit smoking by reducing cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and the pleasure from smoking.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
0.5 mg + 1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The treatment usually starts with one 0.5 mg tablet once daily for 3 days, then one 0.5 mg tablet twice daily for 4 days, followed by one 1 mg tablet twice daily for 12 weeks.
Method
Take tablets whole with water, with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 2 mg (one 1 mg tablet taken twice a day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Inflammation of the nose and throat
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Sleep problems
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Bronchitis or respiratory infection
- •Sinus inflammation
- •Weight gain
- •Changes in appetite (decreased or increased)
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Taste changes
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Bloating
- •Abdominal pain
- •Toothache
- •Indigestion
- •Gas
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain (non-cardiac)
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Fungal or viral infections
- •Panic attacks
- •Difficulty concentrating or thinking
- •Restlessness
- •Mood swings, depression, or anxiety
- •Hallucinations
- •Changes in sex drive
- •Seizures
- •Tremors (shaking)
- •Feeling sluggish or slow
- •Reduced sense of touch
- •Eye inflammation or pain
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Vision problems (e.g., enlarged pupils, light sensitivity)
- •Chest pain (angina)
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat, palpitations
- •High blood pressure or hot flushes
- •Heart attack
- •Stroke
- •Congested nose, throat, or chest
- •Hoarseness or throat irritation
- •Excessive mucus or nosebleeds
- •Snoring
- •Bloody vomit or stools
- •Stomach irritation, changes in bowel habits, burping
- •Mouth sores or coated tongue
- •Red skin, acne, or increased sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Serious skin reactions (e.g., peeling skin, blisters)
- •Muscle twitching or stiff joints
- •Speech or coordination problems
- •Frequent or night-time urination, increased urine volume
- •Heavy periods or vaginal discharge
- •Diabetes or high blood sugar
- •Sleepwalking
- •Feeling cold, excessive thirst, or general unwellness
- •Temporary loss of consciousness
- •Suicidal thoughts or aggressive behavior
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of face, mouth, throat)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to varenicline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience depression, agitation, unusual mood changes, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, and seek urgent medical help if you develop symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy, as some people have experienced seizures while on this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing.
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- Stop taking this medicine and get immediate medical help if you develop a rash, peeling skin, or blisters, as these could be signs of serious skin reactions.
- This medicine can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or temporary loss of consciousness; do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.