Pros and Cons of Varenicline (Chantix®)

All medication options have pros and cons

Pros of varenicline

Easy to use
Comes in a pill
Your chance of successful quitting with a single medicine is best with varenicline
Generally well tolerated
No known drug interactions

Cons of varenicline

Requires a prescription from a healthcare provider
Side effects are common (nausea, abnormal dreams, sleep disturbances)
It may cost more than other types of medications if you have to pay for it yourself

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