Experiencing extreme rage and homicidal tendencies when not taking champix tablets
Patient: Hi, I was taking Champix and when I ran out of tablets, experienced extreme rage and homicidal tendencies for 2 days. I had to be locked up in a room by my family. (Zero history of any mental illness, depression etc). So when I reported this to my doctor, all she offered me was some different tablets. Should she not have at least reported this??? Doctor: HIthanks for using healthcare magicIt happens with few patients due to sudden stoppage of champix. The suspected symptoms include hostility, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide. There is no proof that these symptoms are any more common in people taking varenicline compared with the general population, but still there are few chances of getting such symptoms with it.Thanks