How to Dose Varenicline for Smoking Cessation?

Smoking cessation is a critical step toward improving overall health, and Varenicline has emerged as a highly effective aid in this journey.

Dosing instruction for Varenicline:
1. First set a date to quit smoking.
2. Initiate Varenicline one week before this quit date.
3. Take Varenicline after a meal and with a full glass of water.
4. Begin with a dose of 0.5 mg/day for the first 3 days.
5. For the next 4 days: 0.5 mg twice daily (in the morning and in the evening). 
6. After the first 7 days: increase the dose to 1 mg twice daily (in the morning and in the evening).
7. Total duration of treatment: 12 weeks.
8. An additional 12 weeks of treatment is recommended for successful quitters to increase likelihood of long-term abstinence.

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