HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could The Intake Of Chantix Cause Rashes On Neck?

I have been taking chantix to quit smoking. I have succeeded I now am smoke free for 1 1/2 months and am wondering how to I stop this chanix program I am taking 2 pills a day at 1 mg each pill. Do I take 1 a day for a while and go down from there or what? I am developing a rash on my neck and don t know if it is the chantix being I have been taking it for 5 months now. Please let me know. Thank you, Pat
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
You slowly taper off chantix and stop. in one month .Even if rash doesnot subside you should take antiallrgic like cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 5 to6 days.
I find this answer helpful
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Smoking cessation


Loading Online Doctors....
Could The Intake Of Chantix Cause Rashes On Neck?

You slowly taper off chantix and stop. in one month .Even if rash doesnot subside you should take antiallrgic like cetrizine 10 mg twice daily for 5 to6 days.