Episode 167 • • 49:08 - 54:02
167: Flying Upside Down
Chantix Side Effects, Carter Albrecht and Suicide Risks
The dangerous side effects of the drug Chantix are discussed, including the case of musician Carter Albrecht, who was shot by a neighbor during a drug-induced psychotic break. Listener emails describe extreme behavioral changes and suicidal ideation while taking the medication. One listener reports that returning to smoking pure tobacco helped stabilize a girlfriend suffering from Chantix-related mental instability.