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C hantix offers a 2 part approach:

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Prescription Chantix is a non-nicotine pill that prevents nicotine from reaching

key receptors in the brain.

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In addition to your doctor's help, behavioral support program s are im portant.

Reach out for our G etQ u if support program. It’s just a call or click away.

Studies show 44% w ere ab le to q u it a t th e en d o f 12 w eek s o n C h a n tix (vs. 18% on placebo). It can

effectively reduce the urge to smoke.

CHANTIX is one treatm ent option you and your doctor can consider.

Im p o rta n t Safety Inform ation:

Some patients have reported changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions while taking

CHANTIX or after stopping CHANTIX. If either you, your family or caregiver notice agitation, depressed mood, or

changes in behavior that are not typical for you, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions, stop taking CHANTIX

and call your doctor right away. Also tell your doctor about any history of depression or other mental health problems

before taking CHANTIX. as these symptoms may worsen while taking CHANTIX.

The most common side effects arc nausea, sleep problems, constipation, gas and vomiting. If you have side effects that

bother you or don’t go away, tell your doctor.

Patients also reported trouble sleeping, vivid, unusual or strange dreams. Use caution driving or operating machinery

until you know how quitting smoking with CHANTIX may affect you.

CHANTIX is for adults 18 and over and should not be taken with other quit-smoking medicines. You may need a lower

dose of CHANTIX if you have kidney problems or get dialysis. Before starting CHANTIX, tell your doctor if you are

pregnant , plan to become pregnant, or if you take insulin, asthm a medicines or

blood thinners. Medicines like these may work differently when you quit smoking.

Should you slip up and smoke, keep trying to quit.

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A sk y o u r d o c to r if C h a n tix is rig h t fo r you. Log on to chantix.com

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Please see patient summary of Important Facts about Chantix on the next page.

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.