Public Health South
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
Public Health South
PO Box 1601
Invercargill 9840
Public Health South
PO Box 2180
Frankton
Queenstown 9349
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Southern DHB Smokefree South
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone 0800 737 342
Mobile 027 685 4911
Varenicline Pfizer (previously Champix)
Using it:
- Oral tablet.
- You can start by taking Varenicline Pfizer for at least one week before you stop smoking or stop smoking between 8 and 35 days of using Varenicline Pfizer.
- Important to complete the 12-week course.
Good Points:
- Easy to use.
- Twice daily dosing.
- Can reduce the urge to smoke and remove the pleasure associated with smoking.
Things to think about:
- Should not be used with other stop smoking medications.
- Common adverse effects may include nausea, abnormal dreams and sleep disturbance.
- If you experience changes in mood or behaviour, stop taking Varenicline Pfizer and contact your health care worker immediately.
Free and available:
- One 3 month course fully funded every year (subject to Special Authority Criteria) on prescription from your GP.
Not suitable for:
- Children/young people under the age of 18 years.
- Do NOT use if pregnant, breastfeeding or allergic to it.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/community/southern-dhb-smokefree-south/