CHANTIX® Lawsuits From Drug Side Effects

CHANTIX®: Deadly Side Effects to Quit Smoking Drug

Chantix is a drug designed to help people quit smoking. It both stimulates and blocks specific nicotine receptors in the brain. Since May of 2006, the FDA has received numerous adverse eventsreports including:

  • visual disturbances and transient forms of blindness,
  • movement disorders,
  • seizures,
  • loss of consciousness,
  • suicidal thoughts,
  • suicidal behavior,
  • psychosis,
  • hostility,
  • aggression,
  • paranoia, and
  • hallucinations.

In early 2008, the FDA commented, “It appears increasingly likely that there may be an association between CHANTIX and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms.” Following the FDA’s inquiry, Pfizer (the drug manufacturer) updated the drug’s label to indicate that CHANTIX side effects include, “Reports of depressed mood, agitation, changes in behavior, suicidal ideation (thoughts) and suicide in patients attempting to quit smoking while taking Chantix.”

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a CHANTIX ban in May of 2008, which restricts all pilots and air traffic controllers from using Chantix. In addition, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has advised medical examiners that individuals taking CHANTIX should be disqualified from obtaining a commercial motor vehicle license to operate vehicles like trucks or buses.

If you, a friend or a family member suspect that you have suffered an injury or death caused by accidental injury while using Chantix, contact Brayton Purcell, LLP immediately for a free consultation and claim evaluation.