Chantix claims concern individuals injured by side effects. Whether mild or severe, Chantix side effect can seriously disrupt the quality of life for users. Chantix claims related to mild Chantix side effects may name nausea, vomiting, constipation, and sleep and dream pattern disruption. More severe Chantix side effects named in Chantix claims include emotional and behavioral changes, anger, aggression and depression or mania, confusion, hostility, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Any of these symptoms may manifest for Chantix users and can cause significant concern.
Chantix is a prescription stop-smoking aid. It is taken in pill form for nicotine addiction. Well-known smoking cessation aids such as “the patch” and nicotine gum work by regulating and gradually reducing the amount of nicotine in the body, diminishing dependence. The active ingredient in Chantix, varenicline, aids in smoking cessation by affecting brain chemistry. It reduces the impact of nicotine on the nervous system. In this way it reduces the “highs” of using nicotine and mutes the cravings of not using. The impact of Chantix on brain chemistry is the key to its usefulness in smoking cessation, but is also the mechanism by which it can cause significant Chantix side effects.
Many have filed Chantix claims with our law firm since the drug entered the market in 2006. Initially, mild to moderate side effects were reported. Soon, however, Chantix claims began to center around serious emotional and psychological side effects. These bad effects included behavioral changes, mood swings, anger, aggression and hostility, paranoia, confusion, and even suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Some research indicates that individuals with a history of these or similar behaviors may be more prone to experience these side effects with Chantix.
Chantix claims should be taken seriously and pursued with a Chantix attorney. Chantix claims have been significant enough to prompt investigation and action on the part of the FDA. In 2009, the FDA ruled to keep Chantix on the market, but to mandate a “Black Box warning”—the FDA’s strongest warning—for Chantix. This warning informs consumers of the risks.
If you or a loved one has a history of using Chantix, investigate your claim with an experienced Chantix Lawyer. You owe it to yourself to take positive action, whether your Chantix side effects were mild, moderate or severe. While some have found that the benefits of using Chantix outweigh the risks, many have found not other choice but to file a Chantix claim.
