Smoking cessation rx
Posted by dkwinter

Champix (Varenicline)

  • 2-week Starter Pack
    • Days 1-3: 0.5 mg PO daily
    • Days 4-7: 0.5 mg PO BID
    • Days 8-14: 1 mg PO BID
  • 4-week Continuation Pack(s)
    • Weeks 3-12: 1 mg PO BID
  • Quit date should be 1 week to 35 days after starting treatment

 

Bupropion (Zyban)

  • Days 1-3: 150 mg PO daily
  • Day 4 through Week 12: 150 mg PO BID (with at least 8 hours between doses)
  • Quit date should be 1-2 weeks after starting treatment
  • If not quit by seventh week consider treatment discontinuation