
Varenicline 0.5mg Tablets
SKU GME538
Product Introduction
Varenicline 0.5mg is a smoking-cessation medicine that helps reduce nicotine craving and withdrawal while also reducing the rewarding effect of cigarettes if a person smokes during treatment. It is a partial agonist at alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Varenicline works best with behavioural support, trigger planning, and follow-up.
How to use
Take Varenicline 0.5mg exactly as prescribed with the planned quit strategy. Taking after food with water may reduce nausea.
How it works
Varenicline partially stimulates nicotine receptors to reduce withdrawal and blocks some nicotine reward from cigarettes.
Common side effects
Possible effects include nausea, insomnia, vivid dreams, headache, constipation, gas, dizziness, and taste changes. Serious concerns include mood or behaviour changes, suicidal thoughts, seizures, alcohol-related blackouts, allergic swelling, and cardiovascular symptoms.
Important information
Review quit date, kidney function, seizure history, mental health history, alcohol use, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, driving risk, and behavioural support plan.
Uses
Aid to smoking cessation in adults for varenicline treatment.
Benefits
Can reduce cravings and withdrawal, improving the chance of quitting when combined with support and a clear quit plan.
What is Varenicline 0.5mg used for?
Varenicline 0.5mg helps adults stop smoking by reducing cravings and nicotine reward.
When is it started?
It is commonly started one week before a quit date, or with a flexible quit-date plan.
How can nausea be reduced?
Taking it after food with a full glass of water can help some patients.
What mood symptoms matter?
New depression, agitation, unusual behaviour, or suicidal thoughts should be reported urgently.
Can alcohol effects change?
Yes. Some people report increased intoxication, unusual behaviour, or memory gaps with alcohol.
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