• Available only by perscription
• Originally an anitdepressant but later found to be effective to help stop smoking
• Treatment begins while you are still smoking, one week before your quit date
• May be a good choice if you perfer an alternative to nicotine replacement, or if you have not been able to quit on traditional nicotine replacement therapies
• Not recommended for people with medical conditions such as seizures, eating disorders and who are using certain other medications

Possible Adverse Effects

• Insomnia, dry mouth

• Available only by perscription
• Approved for use in Canada in 2007
• Blocks nicotine receptors in the brain, making smoking less satisfying - also mimics the effects of nicotine to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
• Treatment begins while you are still smoking about one week before your planned quit date
• The safety and effectiveness of taking Varencline with traditional nicotine replacement therapies is unknown
• Not recommended for anyone under 18

Possible Adverse Effects

• Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, vivid dreams, constipation, flatulence
• People attempting toquit smoking with Varencline should be watched for serious neuropsychiatric symptoms including changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior