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Enlighten me. What side effects?

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Enlighten me. What side effects?

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Hey, Tom, I did not know either so I looked up some information on it and it looks like Becky is right about potential lawsuits !!!

http://www.askattorney.org/practice/...s/chantix.html

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http://www.askattorney.org/practice/...s/chantix.html.
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One of the first news stories I saw a segment on was about a guy who wound up getting killed during a psychotic episode attributed to the drug. I'd previously heard about weird dreams, etc. I then read that multiple sclerosis was actually listed as a potential side effect! However, this was apparently not in the original literature and all doctors had not received updated information. I still find it strange since the cause of MS is largely unknown, how it could possibly be a "side effect" but I concluded that it's possible that it's capable of causing neurological disturbances. I found all of this disturbing enough to throw out my prescription and also call Pfizer to register a complaint regarding failure to update their disclosure to the medical field.

That said, a lot of people (including some with MS) have had success with the drug and no problems. I just didn't want to chance it and again, I was pretty ****** off that my doctor was obviously not aware of MS being referenced in the literature.
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Here's some more info. and toward the bottom of the article, it references the man who got shot.

http://cbs11tv.com/health/Champix.Sm....2.607781.html
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GO!!!! BFF!!!! Becky!!!! Did you ever know that your my hero? Your everything I would like to be....haha

Kudos for getting your money back. Whatchu gonna buy?
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I am going to use my refund to stock up on cigarettes. LOL

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got mine today! nice to have an extra $100.94 in my pocket.. only took about 2 weeks..

i am so glad you told us about this Becky21! thank you!
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Where can I write to get a refund?
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Oh, this news is just great - not -. I'm on chantix (sp) again. 3rd try this year. I keep getting pulled off 1st due to family death & stress, 2nd ms dio & stress, now it looks like I'll go off for good if there is a MS link. I've never got 2 weeks in me till something happened. I have to research - thank u for the info.
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PunkDizzle,

I am so glad you got your money back. There is no reason we should be stuck with medication that makes us sicker. We have enough expense and health problems and don't need to deal with these awful side effects.

I know how good I felt to get my much needed money back. Thanks for telling me the good news about your refund. I am glad I posted the info.



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got mine today! nice to have an extra $100.94 in my pocket.. only took about 2 weeks..

i am so glad you told us about this Becky21! thank you!
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When I called Pfizer about the Chantix refund, the rep. told me to write a letter stating why I couldn't take it. She said to sign the letter and submit it along with the pharmacy receipt and mail it to: Pfizer Product Refund Program..6501 Weston Parkway Suite 370....Carry, N.C. 27513.

She said if I didn't have the receipt to contact the pharmacy for a copy. They did not request that I return the product but sent a letter telling me how to dispose of it.

I just sent a hand written letter to them requesting a refund. I wrote that I did not want to risk the possibility of making my MS worse by taking their drug. Short and sweet note with my name, address and phone number.

It is a very easy thing to do and they were very courteous and I got my check very fast. I am impressed with the way they are handling this situation.
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