Is There A Program That Offers Free Samples Or Discounts On Chantix?
I live in Tennessee and go to school as a nurse. I have seen the devastating effects of smoking and want to quit badly. Everyone says “Just quit” but it is not so easy for me. I have tried the patches, lozenges, and gum to no avail. I would like to try the Chantix, but it is pricey. I have state insurance, but it does not cover Chantix. I tried that Pfizer friends program but because I have prescription coverage it is not available to me. Any suggestions?
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Hmm, nursing school should teach you to read about adverse reactions: the Food and Drug Administration warned that Chantix, which had fourth-quarter sales of $280 million (up from $68 million a year ago), could cause serious psychiatric problems, including suicidal thinking. Several weeks earlier, Pfizer had independently changed the small-print booklet that accompanies all drugs to say “All patients … should be observed for neuropsychiatric symptoms including changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior.” (Previously the fine type had listed suicidal ideation as a rare adverse reaction.)
While your desire to stop smoking is commendable, perhaps you should investigate how to stop smoking naturally? Since no one can patent natural stop smoking methods, they don’t get the media that Pfizer can afford for Chantix.