does chantix cause depression?
I want to k now if anyone has taken Chantix and gotten seriously depressed after about a week or so? My doctor reassures me that Chantix will not cause depression or react with any other medications. I don't know if this is true or what to do about it!!
Yes, Chantix can cause depression. Here's some information from the label/prescribing info:
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Advise patients and caregivers that the patient should stop taking CHANTIX and contact a health care provider immediately if agitation, depressed mood, or changes in behavior that are not typical for the patient are observed, or if the patient develops suicidal ideation or suicidal behavior.
Also, virtually every drug has possible interactions with other medications. Chantix is no exception. It can interact with blood thinning drugs, insulin, and theophylline. You can read more in this Chantix Profile. I strongly suggest that you also read Chantix: Do Risks Outweigh Benefits?
I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your doctor, but the information he gave you about Chantix was clearly incorrect. Perhaps you should consider a new doctor?
Good luck,
Teri
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Yes, I do believe that Chantix does cause depression. I took Chantix back in April 2007 for 3 months and became very depressed. I went on a anti-depressant in July 2007 and started to feel better. I finally started feeling more like myself about one year later.
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