Varenicline Viatris
Varenicline Viatris is a medicine for adults that helps you stop smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and making smoking less enjoyable.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Start with one 0.5 mg tablet daily for 3 days. From day 4 to 7, take one 0.5 mg tablet twice a day (morning and evening). From day 8 onwards, take one 1 mg tablet twice a day (morning and evening).
Method
Take Varenicline Viatris by mouth, swallowing the tablets whole with water. You can take it with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is two 1 mg tablets (2 mg total).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Cold-like symptoms (sore throat, stuffy nose)
- •Unusual dreams
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Headache
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Bronchitis
- •Sinus infection
- •Weight changes
- •Appetite changes
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Taste changes
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Bloating
- •Stomach pain
- •Toothache
- •Indigestion
- •Gas
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint, muscle or back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Tiredness
- •Abnormal liver test results
RARE
- •Fungal or viral infections
- •Panic attacks
- •Trouble thinking
- •Restlessness
- •Mood changes
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Changes in sex drive
- •Seizures
- •Shaking
- •Feeling slow
- •Numbness
- •Stroke
- •Stiff muscles
- •Trouble speaking
- •Problems with coordination
- •Sleep rhythm changes
- •Temporary fainting
- •Sleepwalking
- •Chest pain (when active)
- •Fast heart rate
- •Palpitations
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Hot flashes
- •Heart attack
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Eye inflammation
- •Eye pain
- •Ringing in ears
- •Red skin
- •Acne
- •Increased sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Severe skin rashes (like blisters or peeling skin)
- •Severe allergic reactions (like swelling of face or throat)
- •Excessive thirst
- •Feeling unwell or unhappy
- •Vision problems (like blurred vision, eye discoloration, large pupils, light sensitivity, watery eyes)
- •Sore throat
- •Snoring
- •Vomiting blood
- •Unusual stools
- •Coated tongue
- •Stiff joints
- •Rib pain
- •Sugar in urine
- •Increased urination
- •Vaginal discharge
- •Changes in sexual function
- •Feeling cold
- •Cysts
- •Diabetes
- •Abnormal semen tests
- •Increased inflammation markers in blood
- •Low calcium in blood
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to varenicline or any of its ingredients.
- If you feel very sad, worried, angry, or have thoughts of harming yourself, stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away.
- Stopping smoking can change your mood. Talk to your doctor if you have had mental health problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have new or worsening heart problems. Get help right away if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures or epilepsy before starting this medicine.
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- Stop taking this medicine and get medical help right away if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing.
- If you get a severe skin rash, blisters, or peeling skin, stop taking this medicine and get medical help right away.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. If you are breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice.
- This medicine can make you dizzy, sleepy, or faint. Do not drive or use machines until you know how it affects you.