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How Long Does Chantix Stay In Your System?

Chantix (Varenicline) is a drug marketed by Pfizer for the treatment of nicotine addiction.  It functions as a selective, competitive partial agonist at α4β2 (alpha-4-beta-2) nAChRs.  Competitive partial agonism at the α4β2 receptors decreases the binding of nicotine to these receptors, thereby modulating the release of dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway as triggered by nicotine …

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How Long Does Gabapentin Stay In Your System?

Gabapentin (brand name “Neurontin”) is a drug initially approved by the FDA in 1993 as an adjunct treatment for partial seizures, and 11 years later in 2004, received approval for the treatment of neuropathic pain.  It has since gained popularity as an off-label treatment for a variety of conditions including: anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, hot …

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