Chantix Doesn't Make Depression Worse (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- In patients with a history of major depression, varenicline (Chantix) was associated with a significantly higher smoking cessation rate than placebo with no increased risk of depression, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - September 18, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
For smoking cessation in patients with current or past depression varenicline proves safe and effective
Varenicline is safe and effective to help smokers with current or past major depression quit smoking. Approximately half of smokers seeking treatment have a history of depression. This is a clinically important relationship because depression and smoking are among the leading causes of disability and death in the world and having depression makes quitting smoking more difficult. Varenicline has proven more effective than bupropion for smoking cessation, but because of its mechanism of action, there are concerns about the safety of varenicline in patients with psychiatric disorders... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Smoking / Quit Smoking Source Type: news
Chantix may be safe with treated depression: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a trial among people with a history of depression, those taking the quit-smoking aid varenicline - marketed in the U.S. as Chantix - were no more prone to depression or thoughts of suicide than those on a placebo, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Varenicline's Neuropsychiatric Safety Concerns AllayedVarenicline's Neuropsychiatric Safety Concerns Allayed
A randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 4 postmarketing study suggests varenicline is effective and safe in patients with stably treated current or past depression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Chantix May Be Safe with Treated Depression
In a trial among people with a history of depression, those taking the quit-smoking aid varenicline - marketed in the U.S. as Chantix - were no more prone to depression or thoughts of suicide than those on a placebo, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Medicines, Quitting Smoking (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Featured in NEJM Journal Watch: Varenicline Safe and Effective in Smokers with Depression (FREE)
By the NEJM Journal Watch Editors
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Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - September 17, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Can E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
E-cigarettes create controversy and profits - almost equally. New data argue they can help people quit smoking - but will they also promote it?read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - September 12, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Matthew J. Edlund, M.D. Tags: Addiction Health aa meetings brilliant designs bupropion cancer candy tastes Chantix chemicals in tobacco chemicals in tobacco smoke cigarette smokers cigarettes e-cigarettes functions of the nervous system harmful chemicals Source Type: news
Psychiatric Medications and Violence - List of...
Table of drugs found by a major study to be associated with an increased risk of violent behavior, and a further discussion of the risks of Chantix. Page 2. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - July 18, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Varenicline plus counseling elevates quit rate
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Varenicline plus counseling elevates quit rate (Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories)
Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories - July 8, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Varenicline for alcohol dependence? CV events and suicide concerns linger
New research suggests the smoking cessation drug varenicline may aid in the treatment of alcohol dependence, but reaction to the study suggests this approach may face some hurdles. (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - June 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Drug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns LingerDrug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns Linger
Varenicline may aid in the treatment of alcohol dependence, preliminary research shows. However, concerns about an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and cardiovascular events linger. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Chantix May Treat Alcohol Dependence and Abuse
Anti-smoking Medication Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Dependence (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - June 5, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Varenicline May Have Edge in Helping Smokers QuitVarenicline May Have Edge in Helping Smokers Quit
Smokers who get counseling to help them quit do better if they also get medication, researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Stop-Smoking Drugs Not Equal in Real Life (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Varenicline (Chantix) may hold some longer-term advantages for smoking cessation compared with bupropion (Zyban, others), according to a community-based trial. (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Now Offering No Cost Case...
The North Carolina dangerous drugs lawyers at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin are now offering free case evaluations to anyone who took Chantix and believe they suffered these or other serious...(PRWeb February 28, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10478539.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 28, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
