Chantix Alternatives Compared
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Smoking Cessation. Chantix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. It carries a black... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Smoking Cessation. Nicotine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Smoking Cessation
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Chantix has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 1197 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Bupropion has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2880 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Nicotine has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 199 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other varenicline brands include: Champix, Tyrvaya | Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Commit, Habitrol, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, Nicorette DS, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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30 hours |
4 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Chantix:
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A total of 521 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Nicotine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 10, 2006 |
December 30, 1985 |
January 13, 1984 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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