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" Reader Question: I want to quit smoking. Is Chantix safe?  On Call Response: I discussed Chantix in a previous &amp;quot;On Call&amp;quot; post, back in June 2007. At the time, I was excited about the prescription drug, which eases the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal by increasing dopamine, a pleasure-inducing chemical in the brain. That&amp;#039;s still true, but the FDA has recently reported that some users develop &amp;quot;suicidal thoughts and aggressive and erratic behavior.&amp;quot; The FDA now recommends that patients starting Chantix be monitored closely for mood and behavioral changes.  Drowsiness has also been added to the list of possible side effects, so don&amp;#039;t drive (or operate machinery) after taking it until you find out how it affects you. Bottom line: Chantix may still be a viable stop-smoking option, but you and your doctor need to think twice before deciding whether the potential risks are worth it. E-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com. =&amp;quot;-1&amp;quot;&amp;amp;gt;Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, M.D.&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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