bizarre psychiatric effects in patients using Chantix (varenicline) to stop smoking

November 2007

People are hearing about bizarre psychiatric effects in patients using Chantix (varenicline) to stop smoking.

More than 10% of patients complain of insomnia or abnormal dreams while taking Chantix.

Now there are several reports of unusual violent behavior or suicidal thoughts that occur within a week or more of starting Chantix.

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