Published February 2008

Dear Pharmacist,

I’ve been a smoker for 37 years, since the age of 17.  My fianceé says she won’t marry me until I stop smoking.  She mentioned Chantix, a new drug her uncle used successfully.  I’m willing to try this, but scared of side effects like baldness or loss of sex drive.

W.P., Sanibel, Florida

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