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Chantix® Injuries

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Generically known as varenicline, Chantix® is a non-nicotine smoking cessation pill that has been found to increase users' risk of developing severe side effects. Among the serious Chantix® injuries (including mental and physical Chantix® injuries) reported have been:

• depression
• psychosis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), swelling of the skin's mucous membrane that triggers severe, painful blisters typically on the mouth, eyes and genitals
• suicidal thoughts and/or suicidal behaviors
• toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS), a more serious, life-threatening form of SJS that  causes the outer layer of skin to separate from the underlying layers, die off and be shed from the body.

These possible Chantix® injuries can be fatal if left untreated.

Milder Chantix® Injuries

Not all Chantix® side effects are serious or life threatening. In most cases, patients will only experience mild Chantix® injuries, which can include:

• appetite changes
• constipation
• dry mouth
• gas
• general weakness
• headaches
• nausea
• sleeping difficulties
• unusual or disturbing dreams
• vomiting

Nausea tends to be the most common Chantix® side effect.

While most individuals can deal with the above, mild Chantix® injuries, should they start impairing a user's quality of life, patients are advised to talk to their doctors about finding an alternative to Chantix®.

Risk Factors for Chantix® Injuries

Clearly, some patients will have a higher risk of developing Chantix® injuries than others. Those who are more likely to experience Chantix® injuries include patients with a history of:

• agoraphobia (an extreme fear of unfamiliar places)
• anxiety disorders
• bipolar disorder
• depression
• psychosis
• severe allergic reactions

A study published in May 2008 reported that over 3,000 patients had developed serious, potentially fatal Chantix® injuries. More tragically, over 55 people have committed suicide after taking Chantix®.

What to do Following a Chantix® Injury

Injured users should:

• Seek immediate medical attention to prevent further complications and possible death
• Follow through with all long-term prescribed treatments
• Find an alternative medication or method for smoking cessation
• Meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in Chantix® lawsuits to find out if they are entitled to compensation for their Chantix® injuries

During an initial consultation with a Chantix® attorney, injured individuals can:

• Find out if they have a case against Pfizer, the maker of Chantix®
• Learn more about the process of filing and winning Chantix® lawsuits
• Hear about settlements in cases similar to their own
• Choose to start an individual Chantix® lawsuit or join a class-action case

These initial consultations are usually free, as Chantix® lawyers want to encourage injured patients to stand up for their legal rights and seek out the settlements they deserve.

Have you or a loved one been harmed by Chantix®? If so, contact us today to speak to an experienced Chantix® lawyer who will evaluate your case and fight to protect your rights.

 

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