Are you taking Chantix to stop smoking?
Have you or a loved one attempted to commit suicide or is suffering from mental disturbances?
Chantix may have caused your injury
Our firm’s Chantix injury lawyers are investigating serious mental disturbances, including suicide, in users of Chantix. Since being introduced in 2006, Chantix has been linked to serious mental disturbances. If you or someone you love suffered from serious mental disturbances or behavior problems while taking Chantix you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact one of our Chantix injury lawyers as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
What is Chantix?
Pfizer’s Chantix (varenicline) is non-nicotine prescription medicine that is approved to help adults quit smoking. Chantix was approved by the FDA in May 2006, and Pfizer began selling the medication in the United States on August 1, 2006.
Chantix works by stimulating the release of low levels of dopamine in your brain to help reduce the signs and symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. In addition, Chantix blocks nicotine receptors in your brain.
Chantix Linked to Aggressive and Erratic Behavior
Chantix may have played a part in the death of prominent Dallas musician Carter Albrecht. Albrecht, best known as a member of Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, started taking Chantix in late August 2007. He was well liked in the community, and had no prior history of violence. Immediately, Albrecht began to complain of vivid, hallucinatory dreams. One night about a week after he started taking Chantix, Albrecht had a violent encounter with his girlfriend. The episode occurred after Albrecht had consumed a couple of alcoholic drinks. Albrecht’s girlfriend reported that he was confused, and did not recognize her. Before the night was over, Albrecht had been shot dead by a terrified neighbor.
FDA Warns that Chantix linked to Suicidal Behavior
FDA issued a Public Health Advisory on Feb. 1, 2008, to alert health care providers, patients, and caregivers to new safety warnings concerning Chantix (varenicline). The new warnings are related to serious mental disturbances, including agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts, and attempted and completed suicide.
Chantix was approved by FDA in May 2006. In November 2007, FDA issued an Early Communication to tell the public and health care providers that the agency was evaluating adverse event reports on Chantix related to changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts, and attempted and completed suicide.
Legal Rights For Chantix Injury Victims
If you or a loved one experienced aggressive or erratic behavior while taking Chantix you may have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form or call 1 800 99 POTTS (1-800-997-6887) as soon as possible to discuss your case with one of our Chantix injury lawyers.
