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Are headaches a side effect from chantix? because i notice when i take chantix i get a bad headache, like right now.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Quite possible.: 10.3% to 19% of people experience headaches on chantix. Please let you prescribing physician know.

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Answered 8/24/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Chantix: Yes. Of course it causes headaches. I bet the package insert and/or the instructions from the pharmacy list it as the first potential side effect.

Answered 8/23/2013

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A member asked:

Are headaches a side effect from chantix? because i notice when i take chantix i get a bad headache, like right now.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ibrahim and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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