Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in Light Smokers

Conclusions: Varenicline was safe and effective for increasing long-term smoking abstinence rates in a population of predominantly White light cigarette smoker. The efficacy of varenicline in this study was comparable to that observed in heavier smokers. Implications: Our findings demonstrate that varenicline is effective for increasing smoking cessation in light smokers. Our findings have implications for advancing the treatment of light smokers in clinical practice.
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research