What is Varenicline?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: VareniclineBrand:
Varenicline is used to help people stop smoking. It works by blocking the pleasant effects of nicotine (from smoking) on the brain.
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How do members experience Varenicline?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use disorder | 130 | 34 | |
| General health | 6 | 2 | |
| Nicotine cravings | 3 | 2 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 2 | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Vivid dreams | 7 | |
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Nightmares | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 3 | |
| Stomach pain | 2 | |
| Surreal dreams | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 12 | |
| Moderate | 15 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 23 |
Member evaluations
Babystars
evaluated on Jan 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
Mamaw5
evaluated on Jul 30, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for smoking: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
angel414
evaluated on Oct 14, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for passive smoking: Major
- Side effects: None
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