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Chantix banned for pilots, truckers
Two government transportation agencies have banned the use of the anti-smoking drug Chantix, citing reports of adverse side effects. The Federal Aviation Administration banned the use of Chantix by pilots and air traffic controllers, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has said truck drivers cannot use the drug. The anti-smoking med has been linked to such negative side effects as depression, suicidal thoughts, aggression, heart attack, seizures, and diabetes in some users. The transportation agencies' ban also comes in response to reports of 173 serious injuries in Chantix users, some resulting from traffic accidents where drivers were dizzy, mentally confused, or became unconscious.
(eFluxMedia) UPDATED 05/23/2008Click here to read the full story
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