Cytisine Smoking Cessation Tablets

Like all medicines, Cytisine Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects include the following:

• change in appetite (mainly increase)
• weight gain
• dizziness
• mood changes
• increased blood pressure (hypertension)
• fatigue
• sleep disorders
• increased heart rate

If you experience any side effects, including any not mentioned in the patient information leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

You should not use Cytisine if:

• you are allergic to cytisine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• you have unstable angina
• you have a history of recent myocardial infarction
• you have clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias
• you had a stroke recently
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Cytisine Smoking Cessation Tablets should always be taken exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

The duration of treatment is 25 days. Cytisine Tablets are for oral use only and is recommended to be taken with a suitable amount of water according to the following schedule.

Smoking should be stopped no later than on the 5th day of treatment, and it should not be continued during treatment as this may aggravate adverse reactions.

The recommended course for Cytisine Smoking Cessation Tablets varies based on individual needs, but most treatment courses last around 25 days. This timeline helps ensure that the body adapts, and cravings for nicotine reduce gradually.

The symptoms of nicotine intoxication are observed in Cytisine overdose. These symptoms include malaise, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, fluctuations in blood pressure, breathing problems, blurred vision, convulsions.

If you forget to use Cytisine Tablets, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

There is no clinical experience of Cytisine Tablets in patients with kidney or liver impairment, therefore the medicine is not recommended for use in these patients.

Due to limited clinical experience, Cytisine is not recommended for use in elderly patients over 65 years of age.

Cytisine is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to possible risks to the baby. Consult a doctor to discuss alternative smoking cessation methods that may be safer during this time.

Due to limited experience, this medication is not recommended for use in person under 18 years of age.

Some people may experience mild withdrawal symptoms while taking Cytisine Tablets as it helps the body adjust to less nicotine. The symptoms can vary, but Cytisine generally aims to reduce cravings and withdrawal intensity.

Alcohol may affect your smoking cessation journey, as it can increase cravings for nicotine. While there isn’t a known direct interaction between Cytisine and alcohol, reducing or avoiding alcohol during treatment may improve your success.

Yes, Cytisine can interact with certain medications, potentially affecting their efficacy or increasing side effects. It’s essential to disclose all medications you’re taking to your doctor before starting Cytisine.

If you experience severe side effects, stop taking the medication and speak to a doctor immediately. These side effects are rare, but it’s essential to act promptly for your safety.

Cytisine Tablets should be kept out of the sight and reach of children and stored in their original packaging in order to protect from moisture and light. They should not be used after the expiry date which is stated on the medication.

Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

You can buy Cytisine Smoking Cessation Tablets online from trusted Online Doctor and Pharmacy e-Surgery. We are regulated by the GPhC, MHRA and CQC to provide you with a simple and legal way for you to order your medication online.

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When you buy Cytisine Smoking Cessation Tablets online, they will arrive at your delivery address in discreet and recyclable packaging. You can find out how to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

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