Chantix and Social phobia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Social phobia is reported as a side effect among people who take Chantix (varenicline tartrate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Paxil, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Social phobia when taking Chantix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 87,716 people who have side effects when taking Chantix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Chantix?

Chantix has active ingredients of varenicline tartrate. It is often used in quit smoking. eHealthMe is studying from 89,889 Chantix users. Check the latest studies of Chantix.

What is Social phobia?

Social phobia (fear to go in social) is found to be associated with 66 drugs and 345 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Social phobia.

On Jul, 20, 2026

87,716 people reported to have side effects when taking Chantix.
Among them, 17 people (0.02%) have Social phobia.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Chantix when they have Social phobia? *

What is the gender of people who have Social phobia when taking Chantix? *

female: 64.71 %
male: 35.29 %

What is the age of people who have Social phobia when taking Chantix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Chantix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Social phobia? *

Panic Disorder: 7 people, 41.18%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%
Depression: 6 people, 35.29%
Suicidal Ideation: 6 people, 35.29%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 29.41%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 5 people, 29.41%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 29.41%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 5 people, 29.41%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 4 people, 23.53%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 4 people, 23.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 3 people, 17.65%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 11.76%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 11.76%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 11.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.88%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 5.88%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 5.88%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on varenicline tartrate (the active ingredients of Chantix) and Chantix (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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