Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Bloody Stool While Taking Chantix?
I ve been on chantix for the last few days however no one informed me to eat prior to taking chantix. Is this related to the bloody stools I ve had all day yesterday? All were bright red blood but the latest had the most blood & what even seemed to be dark blood as well. Please help
Sat, 7 Nov 2020
Hi,
Chantix contains varenicline which is used together with a support program to help you stop smoking. The program will include counseling and educational materials. Less common side effects of Chantix are bloody stool, stomach pain or upset, vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, black, tarry stool, usual bleeding or bruising, nosebleeds, cold sweats, nausea etc. Chantix can cause GIT bleeding which may cause bloody stools. Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Don't take more of it, don't take it more often and don't take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. You might be told to take this medicine for about 12 weeks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General & Family Physician
Chantix contains varenicline which is used together with a support program to help you stop smoking. The program will include counseling and educational materials. Less common side effects of Chantix are bloody stool, stomach pain or upset, vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, black, tarry stool, usual bleeding or bruising, nosebleeds, cold sweats, nausea etc. Chantix can cause GIT bleeding which may cause bloody stools. Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Don't take more of it, don't take it more often and don't take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. You might be told to take this medicine for about 12 weeks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Nicotinic agonists
Loading Online Doctors....