FDA Issues Urgent Nationwide Recall for a Widely Used Medication After Discovery of Dangerous Cancer-Causing Chemical — Millions of Patients Advised to Stop Use Immediately and Seek Alternatives to Protect Their Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of Chantix (varenicline), a medication commonly used to help people quit smoking. This recall follows the discovery of elevated levels of nitrosamines in certain batches. Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that, in high concentrations over time, may increase the risk of cancer. Although the…