Varenicline Initiation Pack 0.5mg and 1mg tablets 25

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If you are just starting treatment, you must begin with the following;

Starter packs:

Varenicline 11 x 0.5mg and 14 x 1mg, 25 tablets (2 weeks) We recommend using this one if you have NOT used Varenicline or Champix before.
Varenicline 11 x 0.5mg and 42 x 1mg, 53 tablets (4 weeks) This pack contains an extra 2 weeks of the 1mg continuation dose. You can choose this one if you HAVE used Varenicline or Champix before and are confident you will get on with the treatment.

After finishing the starter pack, you can continue treatment with the following;

Continuation packs:

Varenicline FC 1mg, 28 tablets (2 weeks)
Varenicline FC 1mg, 56 tablets (4 weeks)

If you can't tolerate the 1mg tablet, you can use the lower-dose 0.5mg continuation pack instead;

Low-dose continuation pack:

Varenicline FC 0.5mg, 56 tablets (4 weeks)

Before ordering this treatment, if you are still unsure of the pack you need, contact a member of our healthcare team who will be happy to help.

You can find the dosage instructions in the directions for use tab below.

Buy Varenicline tablets online to stop smoking

Varenicline, pronounced var-EN-i-kleen, is a stop-smoking treatment and is available to request on prescription from Oxford Online Pharmacy.

Varenicline tablets, which used to be available under the brand name Champix, contain the active ingredient Varenicline, a medicine used for smoking cessation. Varenicline does not contain nicotine.

Varenicline is used by adults who struggle to stop smoking and for those who have struggled to stop with nicotine replacement such as gum and patches.

According to the NHS, Varenicline Champix tablets are the most effective medicine for helping people stop smoking. [1]

Other studies also back the Varenicline NHS findings, such as a 2013 study comparing the effectiveness of NRT and Varenicline on smokers, research suggests that Varenicline tablets are superior to other stop-smoking methods.[2] Another study reports that up to 45.5% of people stopped smoking with Varenicline treatment compared to 33% of those using nicotine replacement therapy.[5]

How does Varenicline work?

Varenicline UK is a prescription-only medicine used to treat nicotine addiction and cravings.

The Varenicline drug can help you stop smoking in the following ways;

Stops cravings and withdrawal symptoms, such as bad moods associated with stopping smoking
Reduces the enjoyment if you smoke cigarettes during treatment

How to stop smoking with Varenicline tablets?

Stopping smoking with Varenicline is most effective when you are motivated to stop, there is additional support and resources to help with this and more information on the NHS Stop Smoking page.

Before beginning your Varenicline treatment, we suggest you choose a ‘quit date’ in the second week (between days 8 and 14) for when you will stop smoking.

If you're unable or unwilling to set a quit date within 2 weeks, choose a target quit date that you are comfortable with within 5 weeks of starting the treatment. Be sure to note this date on the pack as a reminder.

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How to use Varenicline Initiation Pack 0.5mg and 1mg tablets 25

You must always take Varenicline as directed by your prescribing doctor. If you are unsure of anything, get in touch and a member of our dedicated healthcare team will be happy to help.

These tablets can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.

Varenicline dosing schedule

Varenicline comes in two forms: a white tablet (0.5mg) and a light blue tablet (1mg). You would typically start with the white tablets and then proceed to the blue tablets.

Below, you can find the usual Varenacline tablet dosage chart:

Week 1	Dose
Days 1-3 (Starter pack)	Take one (White) 0.5mg tablet daily
Days 4-7 (Starter pack)	Take one (White) 0.5mg tablet twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, at the same time each day
Week 2
Days 8-14 (Continuation pack)	Take one (Blue) 1mg tablet, once in the morning and once in the evening, at the same time each day
Week 3- 12
Day 15 - end of treatment (Continuation pack)	Take one (Blue) 1mg tablet, once in the morning and once in the evening, at the same time each day

Towards the end of your treatment with Varenicline tablets, your doctor might suggest doing another 12 weeks of treatment with Varenicline 1mg tablets, twice daily to prevent returning to smoking. [4]

If you forget to take a dose of Varenicline, do so as soon as possible. However, if it's nearly time for your next dose, wait and take your next dose at the scheduled time.

Side effects of Varenicline Initiation Pack 0.5mg and 1mg tablets 25

Stop smoking alone can cause various withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, trouble sleeping, hunger and depression. Using medicine such as Varenicline tablets will prevent some of these unwanted symptoms from stopping however, like any medicine, there is a chance of side effects with Varenicline.

Varenicline side effects will vary, and not everybody will experience them. If you experience any of the following side effects that become persistent or unbearable, contact your healthcare provider immediately for advice.

Very common Varenicline side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) include:

Nausea
Inflammation of the nose and throat
Difficulty sleeping
Abnormal dreams
Headaches

Common side effects (up to 1 in 10 people) include:

Weight increase/decrease
Chest infection
A cough
Shortness of breath
Heartburn
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Bloating
Toothache
Flatulence
Constipation
Dry mouth
Heartburn
Tiredness
Dizziness
Change in the way things taste
Joint and muscle aches
Back pain
Chest pain

This is not a full list of side effects. To find more, visit the Varenicline tablet patient information leaflet.

If you experience any of the serious side effects of Varenicline, stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention right away.

Patient Information Leaflet

Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Varenicline Initiation Pack 0.5mg and 1mg tablets 25 - Patient Information Leaflet

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