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Men's Health » Stop Smoking » Chantix (Varenicline) Chantix is a smoking cessation medicine. It is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking. Buy Chantix (Varenicline) and other Stop Smoking products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Chantix (Varenicline): Product Type: Stop Smoking Brand name: Chantix Generic name: Varenicline What is Chantix (Varenicline)? Chantix is a smoking cessation medicine. It is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking. Chantix may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about varenicline? Before using varenicline tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of mental illness. Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Chantix can cause drowsiness which may impair your thinking or reactions. You may also have mood or behavior changes when you quit smoking. Until you know how varenicline and the smoking cessation process is going to affect you Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be cautious and alert. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any mood or behavior changes or if you feel agitated depressed or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Less serious side effects are more likely and you may have none at all. Chantix can cause persistent nausea for up to several months. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or is especially bothersome. If you miss a dose use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. There may be other drugs that can interact with varenicline. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking varenicline? Before using varenicline tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of mental illness. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether varenicline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I take varenicline? Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. To improve your chances for successful smoking cessation set a date to quit smoking. Start taking varenicline one week before your planned quit date. When you first start taking varenicline you will take a low dose and then gradually increase your dose over the first several days of treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Take the medicine after eating. In most cases varenicline treatment lasts for 12 weeks. Your doctor may recommend a second 12-week course of varenicline to improve the chance that you will quit smoking long-term. It is important to take varenicline regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your kidney function may need to be tested on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Store varenicline at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Be sure to take the medicine after eating. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a varenicline overdose are unknown. What should I avoid while taking varenicline? Chantix can cause drowsiness which may impair your thinking or reactions. You may also have mood or behavior changes when you quit smoking. Until you know how varenicline and the smoking cessation process are going to affect you Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be cautious and alert. Chantix side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any mood or behavior changes or if you feel agitated depressed or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Less serious side effects may include: • nausea (may persist for several months); • stomach pain indigestion vomiting constipation gas; • weakness tired feeling; • increased appetite; • unpleasant taste in your mouth; • headache; or • sleep problems (insomnia) or unusual dreams. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect varenicline? After you stop smoking the doses of any medications you are using may need to be adjusted. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use especially: • insulin; • a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or • theophylline (Respbid Theobid Theoclear Theo-Dur Uniphyl). This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with or be affected by varenicline. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Generic Chantix (Varenicline) Champix 1mg 112 tabs 1mg 28 tabs 1mg 56 tabs 1mg 84 tabs Varenicline Chantix
View more Stop Smoking Men's Health: Avodart (Dutasteride) Avodart (Dutasteride) is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is swelling of the prostate. This medicine works by lowering the amount of the hormone responsible for prostate growth. Dutasteride reduces urinary blockage and improves urine flow. This medicine should not be used in women and children. Buy Avodart (Dutasteride) and other Men's Health products online at Medstore. About Avodart (Dutasteride): Product Type: Men's Health Brand name: Avodart Generic name: Dutasteride What is the most important information I should know about Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What is Avodart? • Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). • Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. This medicine helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. • Avodart may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Avodart? • Before taking Avodart tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or to a similar medicine called finasteride (Propecia Proscar). • Avodart should never be taken by a woman or a child. Avodart can be absorbed through the skin and women or children should not be permitted to handle Avodart capsules. • Although Avodart is not for use by women this medication can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Avodart capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. • If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule wash the area with soap and water right away. How should I take Avodart? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Avodart can be taken with or without food. • Swallow the Avodart capsule whole. Do not chew crush or break the capsule. • It is important to take Avodart regularly to get the most benefit. • Do not stop taking Avodart without first talking to your doctor. It may take as long as 3 to 6 months of treatment with Avodart before you notice improvement in your BPH symptoms. • To be sure this medication is helping your condition your prostate will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) may also be tested to help detect prostate cancer. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. • Store Avodart at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Avodart capsules may become soft and leaky or they may stick together if they get too hot. Do not use any capsule that is cracked or leaking. Call your pharmacist for instructions on how to safely dispose of a leaking Avodart capsule. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Avodart is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. What should I avoid while taking Avodart? • Do not donate blood while taking Avodart and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. Avodart can be carried in the blood and could cause birth defects if a pregnant women receives a transfusion with blood that contains Avodart. What are the possible side effects of Avodart? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. • Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur such as: decreased libido (sex drive); decreased amount of semen released during sex; impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or breast tenderness or enlargement. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. 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