Chantix Online Prescription

Chantix - Overview

Chantix prescription medication is a medication traditionally used as an aid to assist with smoking cessation treatment. Push Health connects people interested in getting a Chantix prescription with a medical provider who can prescribe Chantix medication, including a Chantix starter pack, when appropriate to do so.

How Does Chantix Work?

The active ingredient in Chantix prescription tablets is varenicline tartrate and the medication is currently indicated as an aid to smoking cessation. Chantix medication belongs to a class of medications known as nicotinic receptor partial agonists. Chantix prescription tablets are thought to work because the active ingredient in Chantix medication binds to these receptors and helps prevent nicotine binding. Blocking nicotine activation of these receptors is through to reduce the reward experienced upon smoking.Chantix prescription medication is sometimes used as an alternative to bupropion (Zyban).

There are anecdotal reports of Chantix medication being used to help people who want to quit using smokeless tobacco products like Zyn but Chantix tablets are not currently approved by the FDA for that use.

Chantix - Dosage and Cost

Chantix medication is available as Chantix 0.5 mg tablets and Chantix 1 mg tablets. Other inactive ingredients such as microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate can be found in Chantix pills. Branded Chantix medication is not a cheap, costing $8 per pill or more, depending on the pharmacy. One may be able to find Chantix coupons online to make it more affordable. Some insurance plans may also help cover costs associated with a Chantix starter pack prescription when buying Chantix medication at a pharmacy.

Chantix medication reaches maximum plasma concentrations approximately three to four hours after oral administration. Chantix medication has an elimination half-life of approximately 24 hours and is mostly excreted in the urine. No significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of Chantix were observed due to age, race, gender or smoking status. Chantix is supplied as 0.5 mg capsular biconvex, white to off-white film-coated tablets and 1 mg capsular biconvex, light blue film-coated tablets.

Can I Buy Chantix Online?

Chantix is a prescription medication. As a result, one cannot buy Chantix online or get Chantix OTC (over-the-counter). The first step to getting Chantix medication is getting a prescription from a medical provider. People who need prescription Chantix can be connected to a licensed medical provider through Push Health and get a Chantix starter pack prescription when appropriate to do so.

Chantix - Side Effects

Chantix prescription tablets can cause side effects when used. Chantix medication can also case serious neuropsychiatric events, including but not limited to depression and suicidal ideation, behavior changes, hostility, and agitation. Chantix can also interact with other medications and possible drug interactions should be discussed with a pharmacist before use. Anyone with an allergy or hypersensitivity to Chantix or ingredients in the formulation should also avoid using it. People with renal impairment should only use Chantix prescription medication with caution. Chantix medication is not recommended for use in patients under 18 years of age. All questions regarding Chantix side effects should be directed to one's medical provider and pharmacist.

More Chantix Information

• Chantix - FDA