Sec. James Peak, Department of Veterans Affairs explains that they would remove the drug chantix immediately off the market if it created too many harmful effects. Currently, the drug is being used by many veterans to help curb smoking and has been linked to suicide. (1:08)

 

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Secretary James Peak of the Veterans Affairs Administration briefed reporters today on the issue of smoking cessation. Specifically, Peak mentioned the Pfizer drug Chantix which is supposed to help patients quit smoking. According to the non profit organization the Institute for Safe Medicine Practices nearly 3,000 serious health effects including suicides, heart trouble and aggression, the study said. (more…)