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Varenicline:

  • Is available only by prescription.
  • Must be taken twice a day
  • May cause upset stomach, vomiting, headache, a change in taste, trouble sleeping, and vivid or strange dreams.
  • May cause changes in mood or behavior. If you have these, call your healthcare professional right away.