Chantix has assumed immense popularity the world over. And the reason for such a resounding success is its working, which is unlike its predecessors. Most of the other anti-smoking pills are more or less placebos, i.e., they just don't attach the cause of the cravings. The effect was clouded so as to give just a temporary relief and immunity against cravings. Chantix is different and its main concern is that portion of brain, which causes all the cravings. It's vital to understand the working of Chantix to truly appreciate the positive features of the drug.
Chantix has its main ingredient as Varenicline, which, in fact, works similar to nicotine. In a way, you are trying to negate poison with poison. When Varenicline enters the human body, it goes straight to the nicotine receptors in the brain and blocks them from reacting to the nicotine. It ignites similar response as nicotine. The only difference is that you don't have to take nicotine for cravings. Rather you are using an anti-smoking drug to satisfy nicotine cravings. Varenicline attaches itself with high intensity to the Alpha4Beta2 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, thereby, activating the pleasure cells.
Chantix not only curbs the nicotine cravings but also slowly drives the addict away from nicotine. The procedure seems simple. By giving nicotine-like effect, Chantix satisfies the cravings and at the same time, lead you out of nicotine addiction by gradually withdrawing you from the menace.
All the positive effects of Chantix have been confirmed by six clinical trials, which included a total of 3659 chronic cigarette smokers who were treated with Varenicline. The smokers, who averaged 21 cigarettes a day for about 25 years, quit smoking after using Chantix for a prescribed period of time.
The dosage involves 0.5 mg Chantix once daily during first 3 days, and 0.5 mg Chantix twice daily during the next 4 days, followed by 1 mg Chantix twice daily for 12 weeks. However, some smokers may require longer duration for treatment.
