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Smoking Cessation

Chantix(varenicline)  

Start: 0.5 mg PO qd x3 days, then 0.5 mg PO bid x4 days; Max: 2 mg/day;
Info: give w/ food; stop smoking after 7 days of tx;
Initial tx = 12wk (1 start pack + 2 cont. pack); may cont. additional 12wk if initial tx successful

        2008