Stop-Smoking Drug May Also Curb Problem Drinking
Quick ReadSmall study found Chantix heightened alcohol's unpleasant aspects
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The quit-smoking drug Chantix may also help problem drinkers cut their alcohol consumption, a small new study suggests.
Exactly how this drug curbs drinking is not fully understood, but its use may increase blood pressure, heart rate and feelings of sadness and nausea, thereby blunting the pleasurable effects of alcohol, the researchers said.
"Chantix might reduce alcohol consumption...
