FAA bans anti-smoking drug Chantix

[gkainz]

FAA bans anti-smoking drug Chantix

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday banned pilots and air traffic controllers from using a popular anti-smoking drug after a study found that it had apparently contributed to auto accidents and other problems that posed risks to both users and others.

The drug, marketed as Chantix, has been hailed as an innovative treatment to help smokers quit. But a study by a medical safety group -- also issued Wednesday -- linked it to a variety of unusual and serious side effects, including seizures and loss of consciousness, and prompted the FAA to act, agency spokesman Les Dorr said.

the rest of the article can be read here; http://www.latimes.com/features/health/medicine/la-na-smokedrug22-2008may22,0,925721.story

 

[TangoWhiskey]

Re: FAA bans anti-smoking druck Chantix

FAA bans anti-smoking drug Chantix

The drug, marketed as Chantix, has been hailed as an innovative treatment to help smokers quit. But a study by a medical safety group -- also issued Wednesday -- linked it to a variety of unusual and serious side effects, including seizures and loss of consciousness, and prompted the FAA to act, agency spokesman Les Dorr said.

OK, I can see that seizures and loss of consciousness would be bad for a pilot... but look at the bright side! You'd stop smoking, which was what the drug was marketed for!

 

[rpadula]

Re: FAA bans anti-smoking druck Chantix

Sorry...can't help myself.

 

[etsisk]

Re: FAA bans anti-smoking druck Chantix

Mr. Padula, It's too late to apologize!