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Varenicline is typically used as part of a 12-week course designed to ease cravings and reduce withdrawal effects. It is intended for adults who are committed to stopping smoking and want extra support to improve their chances of quitting for good.
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Varenicline (often known by the brand name Champix) is a prescription tablet used by adults who are ready to give up smoking. Unlike nicotine patches or gum, it contains no nicotine. Instead, it works directly on the same areas of the brain that nicotine affects, helping to ease the transition away from cigarettes.
Varenicline partially activates brain receptors affected by nicotine, which helps reduce cravings and take the edge off withdrawal. At the same time, it blocks nicotine from fully binding to those receptors — so if you do smoke, the usual reward feeling is reduced, making cigarettes less satisfying.
Varenicline is usually started before your actual quit date so your body can adjust in advance:
Treatment generally continues for around 12 weeks. In some cases a second course may be recommended. Take tablets after meals with a glass of water.
Intended for adults aged 18 and over who want to stop smoking. Especially helpful if nicotine replacement therapies haven’t worked well in the past. Do not combine with other nicotine-based treatments unless advised by a healthcare professional.
Important
If you notice a sudden change in mood or feel unusually agitated, stop taking the medication and speak to your doctor promptly.
Q: Is Varenicline the same as Champix?
A: Yes. Champix is the brand name for varenicline. Generic film-coated tablets contain the same active ingredient.
Q: How does Varenicline differ from Zyban?
A: Both are non-nicotine stop-smoking medicines but they work differently. Varenicline targets nicotinic receptors directly; Zyban (bupropion) affects dopamine and noradrenaline pathways.
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