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Chantix - new drug for smoking cessation

Posted By: DeeDeee on 2007-03-29
In Reply to: s/l shanticks - see message

Subject: Chantix - new drug for smoking cessation

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We discussed smoking cessation. I explained to him the need to determine what each cigarette is being smoked for and to find alternatives to that. We discussed Chantix. I explained to him that one of the side effects is suicide. When he hears this, he decides he does not want try that medication, but he will try it with over-the-counter aids and his _____ . We will go ahead and get some routine blood work today. We will have him follow up in 2 weeks for a physical exam and to review the blood work.
is it for smoking? if so it is Chantix
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Subject: Chantix to stop smoking maybe?


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Subject: Chantix, to quit smoking? dosage...

would be correct.
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Subject: Chancix for tobacco cessation?

Provider spell Chancix.  Anyone heard of this?  Nothing in English came up on google.  ARG!!
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Subject: Chantix...sm

Chantix
Active Chemical(s): Varenicline
First Approved by the FDA: May 10, 2006
Pharmaceutical Company: PFIZER

it's Chantix
Subject: it's Chantix

the latest new hype in stopping smoking
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Subject: Is this right? Chantix starting dose kit. Thanks. nm


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