Varenicline Viatris
Varenicline Viatris is a medicine for adults that helps you stop smoking by reducing cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and the pleasure of smoking.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
0.5 mg + 1 mg
Active Ingredient
Varenicline tartrate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Start with one 0.5 mg tablet once daily for the first 3 days. From day 4 to 7, take one 0.5 mg tablet twice daily (morning and evening). From day 8 onwards (weeks 2-12), take one 1 mg tablet twice daily (morning and evening).
Method
Swallow tablets whole with water, with or without food. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 1 mg tablet twice daily (a total of 2 mg per day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nose and throat inflammation
- •Unusual dreams
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Bronchitis
- •Sinus infection
- •Weight gain
- •Decreased or increased appetite
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Taste changes
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Heartburn
- •Vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Bloating
- •Stomach pain
- •Toothache
- •Indigestion
- •Gas
- •Dry mouth
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Back pain
- •Chest pain
- •Tiredness
- •Abnormal liver function tests
RARE
- •Fungal infection
- •Viral infection
- •Panic attacks
- •Difficulty thinking
- •Restlessness
- •Mood swings
- •Depression
- •Anxiety
- •Hallucinations
- •Changes in sex drive
- •Seizures
- •Tremors
- •Feeling sluggish
- •Decreased sense of touch
- •Eye inflammation
- •Eye pain
- •Ringing in ears
- •Chest pain with effort
- •Fast or pounding heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Hot flashes
- •Nose, throat, or lung congestion, runny nose, hoarseness, hay fever, throat irritation, excessive mucus
- •Bloody stool
- •Stomach irritation
- •Changes in bowel habits
- •Burping
- •Mouth sores
- •Gum pain
- •Skin redness
- •Acne
- •Increased sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Muscle twitching
- •Chest wall pain
- •Frequent urination, urinating at night, increased urine volume, sugar in urine
- •Heavy menstrual bleeding
- •Chest discomfort
- •Flu-like illness
- •Fever
- •Weakness
- •Feeling unwell
- •High blood sugar
- •Heart attack
- •Suicidal thoughts
- •Changes in thinking or behavior (like aggression), loss of touch with reality, inability to think clearly (psychosis), abnormal behavior
- •Extreme thirst
- •Slowed thinking
- •Stroke
- •Increased muscle tension
- •Difficulty speaking
- •Coordination problems
- •Decreased sense of taste
- •Sleep pattern changes
- •Vision changes, discolored whites of eyes, dilated pupils, light sensitivity, nearsightedness, watery eyes
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Sore throat
- •Snoring
- •Bloody vomit
- •Abnormal stool
- •Coated tongue
- •Stiff joints
- •Rib pain
- •Vaginal discharge
- •Changes in sexual ability
- •Feeling cold
- •Cysts
- •Diabetes
- •Sleepwalking
- •Abnormal semen analysis
- •Increased C-reactive protein (inflammation marker)
- •Low blood calcium levels
- •Temporary loss of consciousness
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to varenicline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you experience depression, suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior, or other worrying mood or behavior changes, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- If you have heart problems or experience symptoms of a heart attack or stroke during treatment, tell your doctor immediately.
- If you have a history of seizures or epilepsy, tell your doctor before starting treatment, as this medicine can cause seizures.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you have a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing.
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- If you develop a severe rash, peeling skin, or blisters, stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help.