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CHANTIX: 1,590 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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1,590
Total FAERS Reports
18 (1.1%)
Deaths Reported
66
Hospitalizations
1,590
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
13
Life-Threatening
21
Disabilities

First Report: 20020808 · Latest Report: 20140623

What Are the Most Common CHANTIX Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Abnormal dreams
232 reports (14.6%)
#2 Most Reported
Nausea
193 reports (12.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
163 reports (10.3%)

All CHANTIX Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Abnormal dreams 232 14.6% 2 4
Nausea 193 12.1% 0 5
Drug ineffective 163 10.3% 0 1
Malaise 105 6.6% 0 5
Depression 80 5.0% 1 8
Nightmare 74 4.7% 0 5
Insomnia 73 4.6% 0 4
Feeling abnormal 69 4.3% 0 5
Anxiety 59 3.7% 0 5
Vomiting 57 3.6% 0 1
Irritability 53 3.3% 0 1
Agitation 50 3.1% 0 2
Suicidal ideation 46 2.9% 1 5
Anger 43 2.7% 0 3
Headache 41 2.6% 0 7
Abdominal discomfort 40 2.5% 0 1
Dyspnoea 40 2.5% 0 4
Fatigue 40 2.5% 0 5
Drug hypersensitivity 39 2.5% 0 0
Dizziness 36 2.3% 0 2

Who Reports CHANTIX Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 52.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is CHANTIX Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 1 0 0
2003 1 0 0
2004 1 0 0
2006 7 0 1
2007 15 0 1
2008 16 2 2
2009 7 0 0
2010 19 0 2
2011 18 1 5
2012 47 3 5
2013 132 2 17
2014 408 0 18

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What Is CHANTIX Used For?

IndicationReports
Smoking cessation therapy 889
Ex-tobacco user 11
Tobacco abuse 6
Tobacco user 5

CHANTIX vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for CHANTIX

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.