How should I use Varenicline?

Take this medicine by mouth after eating. Take with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

There are 3 ways you can use this medicine to help you quit smoking; talk to your health care professional to decide which plan is right for you:
1) you can choose a quit date and start this medicine 1 week before the quit date, or,
2) you can start taking this medicine before you choose a quit date, and then pick a quit date between day 8 and 35 days of treatment, or,
3) if you are not sure that you are able or willing to quit smoking right away, start taking this medicine and slowly decrease the amount you smoke as directed by your health care professional with the goal of being cigarette-free by week 12 of treatment.

Stick to your plan; ask about support groups or other ways to help you remain cigarette-free. If you are motivated to quit smoking and did not succeed during a previous attempt with this medicine for reasons other than side effects, or if you returned to smoking after this treatment, speak with your health care professional about whether another course of this medicine may be right for you.

A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. This medicine is not approved for use in children.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Varenicline contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Varenicline is only for you. Do not share Varenicline with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.