Varenicline
Varenicline is the active ingredient in Varnitrip, a tablet for stopping smoking in adults. It reduces nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and comes in 0.5 mg and 1 mg strengths.
Key points
- Varenicline works by blocking the pleasant effects of nicotine on the brain, so smoking feels less rewarding while you are taking it.
- Mood changes, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts have been reported; stop treatment and seek medical advice if these occur.
- Nausea is the side effect most often reported, usually mild to moderate and seldom leading to discontinuation.
Varenicline and Varnitrip
Varenicline is classified under drugs used in nicotine dependence and sits in the Addiction Recovery category. Varnitrip, made by Tripada Healthcare, is the only varenicline product on this shelf, in 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets for Smoking Cessation.