by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Cardiovascular event risk may increase in smokers who start using the cessation-assist drug varenicline (Chantix), according to findings from an observational study. The retrospective analysis of medical records for close to 57,000 new users of varenicline living in Ontario, Canada, showed a statistically significant 34% increased risk for an emergency department visit or hospitalization for a cardiovascular event while taking the drug, compared to an observational period prior to starting varenicline.
Varenicline May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Varenicline May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Varenicline May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Cardiovascular event risk may increase in smokers who start using the cessation-assist drug varenicline (Chantix), according to findings from an observational study. The retrospective analysis of medical records for close to 57,000 new users of varenicline living in Ontario, Canada, showed a statistically significant 34% increased risk for an emergency department visit or hospitalization for a cardiovascular event while taking the drug, compared to an observational period prior to starting varenicline.