FDA Retains Black-Box Warning for Chantix
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety announcement on Monday warning that Pfizer Inc.'s smoking-cessation drug, Chantix (varenicline), has been associated with seizures. Some patients who drink alcohol while taking the drug may become aggressive or black out. In September, the FDA approved an update to the drug's … [Read more...] about FDA Retains Black-Box Warning for Chantix
Chantix Ads Under Scrutiny
Chantix Marketing Controversy. A direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug ad is raising some controversy over marketing of a medication that has long been surrounded with debate. Consumer Reports is questioning the ethics of a Chantix (varenicline) ad that, while never mentioning the drug by name, appears to be marketing the … [Read more...] about Chantix Ads Under Scrutiny
