How much CHANTIX should I take?
How much CHANTIX should I take?
Take one 0.5-milligram tablet once a day for 3 days, then increase to one 0.5-milligram tablet twice a day for 4 days. The dose is slowly increased to lessen the chance of side effects (such as nausea, unusual dreams). It is okay to smoke during this time. Stop smoking on the quit date.
Can you take 2mg of CHANTIX?
It is effective at dosages of 2 mg/d for 12 weeks, but not for all smokers. It is possible that increasing the dose can increase the drug efficacy.
How long should you take CHANTIX after you quit smoking?
If you use the Fixed Quit Approach or the Flexible Quit Approach, you will take CHANTIX for 12 weeks (3 months). If you have completely quit smoking by the end of 12 weeks, your healthcare provider may prescribe CHANTIX for another 12 weeks to help you stay smoke-free.
Is CHANTIX twice a day?
Alternatively, the patient can begin CHANTIX dosing and then quit smoking between days 8 and 35 of treatment. CHANTIX should be taken orally after eating and with a full glass of water….2.1 Usual Dosage for Adults.
| Days 1 – 3: | 0.5 mg once daily |
|---|---|
| Days 4 – 7: | 0.5 mg twice daily |
| Day 8 – end of treatment: | 1 mg twice daily |
How long does it take for CHANTIX to kick in?
Some people need a few weeks for CHANTIX to work best. Take CHANTIX after eating and with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. It is recommended to take CHANTIX for a full 12 weeks. If you have completely quit smoking by 12 weeks, ask your doctor if another 12 weeks of CHANTIX may help you stay cigarette-free.
What happens if you continue to smoke while on CHANTIX?
Chantix mimics a low dose of nicotine, which eases the symptoms that are common when going through withdrawal. It also blocks nicotine from binding to receptors, essentially rendering it ineffective. If a person smokes while taking Chantix, they do not get the normal nicotine boost and smoking actually becomes bland.
Can I take Chantix once a day instead of twice?
Alternatively, the patient can begin CHANTIX dosing and then quit smoking between days 8 and 35 of treatment. CHANTIX should be taken orally after eating and with a full glass of water….Usual Dosage For Adults.
| Days 1 – 3: | 0.5 mg once daily |
|---|---|
| Days 4 – 7: | 0.5 mg twice daily |
| Day 8 – end of treatment: | 1 mg twice daily |
How long does it take for Chantix to kick in?
Does Chantix work for heavy smokers?
Researchers questioned participants and tested their exhaled carbon monoxide levels to see how much smoking they’d done. After a month, 47 percent of those who took Chantix reduced smoking by more than half or stopped altogether, compared to 31 percent of those who got the placebo.
Does Chantix cause weight gain?
Chantix users may actually experience either an increase or decrease in appetite, but neither one occurs in more than 5% of users. Ultimately, Chantix does not seem to significantly affect the chance of weight gain with smoking cessation.