This medication is used in combination with a stop-smoking program (e.g., education materials, support group, counseling) to help you quit smoking. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's actions in the brain. Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer.
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking varenicline and each time you get a refill. If...
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Source: First DataBank
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