new warnings concerning Champix and an increased risk of cardiac events in patients with heart disease

August 2011

Please see updated FDA safety information regarding the risk of cardiovascular events with Chantix (varenicline).

People will worry about new warnings concerning Champix and an increased risk of cardiac events in patients with heart disease.

Some researchers say there MIGHT be a higher risk...but this is controversial.

Any cardiac risk is likely to be small...if it exists at all.

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