Chantix is extremely effective anti-smoking drug with some tremendously positive results reported from different sections of the globe. Chantix is a prescription drug and must always be taken after a proper assessment by a qualified doctor. If taken without prescription, taking Chantix can prove to be counterproductive and cause considerable damage to the vital organs of the body. Besides, un-prescribed usage, there are some contraindications and side effects to the drug that you should be aware of. Ideally, your doctor should inform you about all these details. However, even if he doesn't, you can always refer online resources for the purpose.
Some of the commonly prevalent Chantix side effects include:
- Nausea
- Sleeplessness
- General Sleeping Disorder
- Gastrointestinal problems like constipation, stomach pain, gas, etc.
- Headache
- Loss of taste
- Increased appetite
- Respiratory Problems
- Dangerous pregnancy and infant death syndrome among pregnant and planning-to-be-pregnant women
The abovementioned side effects are relatively lighter on the body and the antibodies mechanism within can easily ward off these short-term side effects.
There are also some serious side effects observed in certain patients. These include:
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives, breathing problems, swelling on the face and mouth etc.
If any of these serious side effects are reported, immediately seek medical opinion from your doctor.
Chantix is a revolutionary drug and is normally well tolerated by the body. However, as with any other drug, these side effects are a good deal considering the benefits you will derive from the drug.
These side effects will be in their mildest form in most of the cases. Therefore, you can be rest assured that if a serious side effect has to befall on you, it must be a highly exceptional case, and that too non-lethal one.
Besides these side effects, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid taking Chantix because of unknown effects on the baby.
You should also make it a point to inform your doctor all the medications you are taking or have taken during the past 6 months, before he prescribes Chantix to fight smoking addiction.
