bizarre psychiatric effects in patients using Champix (varenicline) to stop smoking

November 2007

People are hearing about bizarre psychiatric effects in patients using Champix (varenicline) to stop smoking.

More than 10% of patients complain of insomnia or abnormal dreams while taking Champix.

Now there are several reports of unusual violent behaviour or suicidal thoughts that occur within a week or more of starting Champix.

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