{"product_id":"varenicline-stop-smoking","title":"Varenicline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarenicline is a treatment that can help people stop smoking. The pill is safely available in the UK via a prescription.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in the same way as Champix to help you quit smoking. Champix was withdrawn because an impurity was found in the medicine. However, the supply of varenicline we’re able to prescribe is safe to use and meets safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does varenicline work to quit smoking?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarenicline does not contain nicotine. It helps you to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stop-smoking-aid\"\u003estop smoking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby working on receptors in the brain to stop nicotine binding to them. This reduces the rewarding effects of smoking. It also alleviates withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Helping you to fight the urge to smoke again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all medicines you should consider the pros and cons of taking it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePros\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple to use which may mean you stick with it\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide effects such as nausea and constipation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakes smoking less pleasurable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeed to take it around the same time each day\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps you to gradually stop smoking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a prescription\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChances of quitting are higher when taking varenicline\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended course is 12 weeks which may be longer than people expect to stop smoking\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be a good option for those who have tried to quit before with other methods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay seem expensive but cheaper than continuing to smoke\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34177413\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIn studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e people who use varenicline to quit smoking had higher rates of success than those using another smoking cessation. 45.5% of participants quit smoking with varenicline compared to 33% using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: auto; display: block;\" alt=\"45.5% percent of people quit smoking with Varenicline\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/varenicline---statistics_600x600.webp?v=1743517703\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the side effects of varenicline?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike with all medications, there’s a risk of side effects. If you’re struggling with side effects, contact your GP or prescriber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon or very common side effects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStomach pains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling sick and being sick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling tired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadaches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome serious but uncommon side effects include convulsions, thoughts of hurting yourself and symptoms of heart attack. Rare and serious side effects include symptoms of stroke. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you get any of these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on side effects, see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bnf.nice.org.uk\/drugs\/varenicline\/#side-effects\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon side effects may be temporary and although uncomfortable can be a better option than smoking for longer. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wellbeing-and-lifestyle-advice\/benefits-of-quitting-smoking\"\u003ebenefits of quitting smoking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einclude lowering your risk of cancer, increasing your lung capacity, making breathing easier and improved taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Quitting smoking can improve your health no matter your age. People who stop smoking decrease their risk of getting lung cancer by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/tobacco\/quit-smoking-pdq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e30-50%\u003c\/a\u003e after 10 years compared to people who keep smoking.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Dr Bhavini Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"18 day starter pack \/ 0.5mg","offer_id":44225006469308,"sku":"4350","price":88.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/varenicline.webp?v=1743513806","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/varenicline-stop-smoking","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}