The British Government has released data confirming that users of Champix, the European version of the stop-smoking drug known as Chantix in the United States, have been reporting a number of adverse reactions associated with the drug, including suicides and suicidal thoughts. Continued
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Chantix Accidents and Black Outs May Lead to New FDA Warning
A new report released Wednesday by a non-profit safety group highlights a number of health risks associated with Chantix. The drug has been associated with over 1,000 reports received by the FDA involving serious problems, including a number of injuries caused by traffic accidents, seizures and blackouts that could lead to new warnings. Continued
TV Ads for Smoking Drug Chantix Resume Despite Suicide Side Effects
After pulling all advertisements for Chantix earlier this year amid concerns about increased suicide risks, Pfizer has re-launched a national TV campaign for their stop smoking drug. Continued
Chantix Lawsuits
The anti-smoking drug Chantix has been linked to an increased risk of suicides, suicide attempts, aggressive and unusual behavior. The FDA has received hundreds of reports involving serious and sometimes fatal injuries linked to Chantix psychiatric side effects. Continued
Chantix Lawsuits Filed in New York State Court
Five more lawsuits have been filed against Pfizer Inc on behalf of individuals who died or suffered severe physical injuries as a result of a suicide or attempted suicide after using the anti-smoking drug Chantix. The lawsuits were filed in New York State Court, in the Supreme Court of New York, New York County. Continued
Chantix Warnings Cause Sharp Drop in Sales
According to their second quarter earnings statement, Pfizer reported a substantial drop in U.S. sales of their once promising anti-smoking drug, Chantix. Warnings about an association with psychological side effects like suicide, depression and abnormal behavior have caused some doctors and patients to seek alternative therapies to help them quit smoking. Continued
Chantix Litigation Heats Up as Lawsuits are Filed
At least two lawsuits have recently been filed in federal court by users of the anti-smoking drug Chantix who suffered psychological side effects. The medication has been associated with an increased risk of suicide and unusual behavior, which been led to hundreds of reported deaths and severe injuries. Chantix lawyers expect that these are the first of many lawsuits that will be filed involving this drug, as other potential cases are being investigated throughout the country. Continued
Acomplia, Weight-Loss Drug, Linked to Deaths and Suicide
Sanofi-Aventist SA’s weight loss medication, Acomplia, which is not available in the United States, has been linked to five deaths and more than 2,000 reports of adverse reactions in the United Kingdom. The drug was rejected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2006, due to a risk of self harm and suicides, but it was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in London approximately two years ago. Continued
Government Officials Take Action on Chantix Use by Pilots, Truckers and Bus Drivers
Following a report released last week by a non-profit group, federal regulators have indicated that Chantix should not be used by pilots, air traffic controllers or operators of commercial motor vehicles like trucks and buses. The anti-smoking drug has been linked to suicides, suicide attempts, psychosis, hostility, aggression, accidents, falls, heart rhythm problems, heart attacks, seizures, diabetes and various other psychiatric problems. Continued
