Is it okay to smoke while I take CHANTIX?

Dr. Vincent T DeVita Jr

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The purpose of Chantix is to reduce your desire to smoke and make the nicotine in smoke less effective in stimulating your brain. So if you smoke you may find it is not enjoyable although it won't harm you medically speaking.

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