{"product_id":"champix-stop-smoking","title":"Champix (Varenicline)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampix contains no nicotine and works to relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampix is long-term \u003cstrong\u003eout of stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/varenicline-stop-smoking\"\u003eVarenicline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworks in the same way as Champix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need additional stop smoking support, you can visit the our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wellbeing-and-lifestyle-advice\"\u003eadvice pages\u003c\/a\u003e, speak to a pharmacist or your GP. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Champix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore starting Champix, decide on a date in the second week of treatment on which to stop smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 tablet a day for the first 3 days, then 2 tablets a day (1 in the morning, 1 in the evening) for the rest of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure you take the tablets as indicated on the pack, as the dose changes after the first week. Full details are included with the treatment – please ensure you read these and your prescription carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total course of 12 weeks is recommended. Request your starter pack and, if you're clinically suitable, we will make subsequent packs available in your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Champix work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarenicline is the active ingredient in Champix. It contains no nicotine but mimics the effects of nicotine on the brain. This reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampix stimulates nicotinic receptors in the brain, which relieves the craving and withdrawal symptoms you can get when you stop smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also helps prevent nicotine from attaching to the receptors in the first place, so if you do relapse and have a cigarette, the nicotine you inhale will have a less enjoyable effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long does Champix take to work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampix has been shown to increase the likelihood of successfully stopping smoking when compared to people who try to quit 'cold turkey'. Remember, you are more likely to quit smoking if you are motivated to stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow successful is Champix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampix has been proved to be one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/stop-smoking-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emost effective stop smoking treatments.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2962400\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudies have suggested\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat compared to a placebo Champix doubled the rate of success of quitting smoking. It’s important to remember Champix alone won’t help you quit smoking. You’ll also have to use your will power and change your lifestyle to help you quit smoking for good. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"2 week starter pack \/ 0.5mg","offer_id":42726839419068,"sku":"484","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 week starter pack \/ 0.5mg","offer_id":42726839451836,"sku":"488","price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 week continuation pack \/ 0.5mg","offer_id":47069209919676,"sku":"490","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 week continuation pack \/ 1mg","offer_id":47069209952444,"sku":"486","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 week continuation pack \/ 0.5mg","offer_id":47069209985212,"sku":"491","price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 week continuation pack \/ 1mg","offer_id":47069210017980,"sku":"489","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Champix_Stop_Smoking_Treatment.jpg?v=1744200796","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/champix-stop-smoking","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}