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Can i quit taking chantix cold turkey after 3 days of .5 and 2 days 1mg.. my doctor is out of office don't like the side effects.. thank you for your knowledge in advance?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You just took this medication for 5 days so I would not expect any withdrawal symptoms if you want to stop it.

Answered 2/21/2023

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