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Kidney function
Dose selection may need adjustment when kidney function is reduced.
Varenicline for smoking cessation in NYC and Long Island
A focused evaluation for a prescription, non-nicotine quit-smoking medication.
Varenicline can reduce nicotine cravings and make smoking less rewarding. A clinician reviews kidney function, other medicines, mood or behavior concerns, alcohol use, pregnancy questions, and prior quit attempts before prescribing.
A quit plan can be tailored
The evaluation considers nicotine pattern, prior attempts, medical history, other medicines, readiness, and the kind of support the patient wants.
What this medication pathway covers
A complete quit plan may combine medication, behavioral support, follow-up, and a practical strategy for cravings and triggers.
Non-nicotine prescription
Varenicline does not contain nicotine. It acts at nicotine receptors and is used as an aid to smoking cessation.
Craving and reward
The treatment can reduce withdrawal-related cravings and reduce the rewarding effect if a person smokes during the early quit plan.
Follow-up matters
The plan should include a quit date or flexible quit approach, side-effect review, adherence support, and a way to adjust the plan.
What the clinician reviews before prescribing
Mood, behavior, and sleep
Review current symptoms and any history of mood changes, unusual behavior, vivid dreams, or sleep problems.
Alcohol and other medicines
Discuss alcohol use and every prescription, over-the-counter medicine, and supplement.
Pregnancy and age
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and care for patients younger than 18 require a separate risk-benefit discussion.
Important safety boundaries
- Nausea, constipation, gas, vomiting, trouble sleeping, and vivid or unusual dreams are among reported side effects.
- Contact a clinician promptly for significant mood, behavior, thinking, or allergic symptoms. Call 911 for a medical emergency.
- Do not combine or restart quit-smoking medicines without checking the current plan.
- The medication is not a guarantee of quitting; follow-up and behavioral support can improve the plan.
Medication-only care or added quit support
Medication-focused
The visit can focus on choosing a medication, reviewing safety, setting a quit plan, and arranging follow-up.
Medication plus counseling
Patients can add counseling, trigger planning, coping strategies, and relapse-prevention support.
Insurance and access
Nao accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Visit and prescription coverage, copays, and authorization rules can differ.
Start a smoking cessation evaluation
Use the addiction-treatment evaluation route for tobacco-dependence medication planning. The team will confirm whether the first visit is virtual or in person.
Bronx
174th Street
932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Astoria
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Bronx
Bartow Mall
2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Long Island
Hicksville
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Jackson Heights
80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Jamaica
90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Long Island City
30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Long Island
Mineola
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Manhattan
StuyTown
259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Related smoking cessation treatments
Smoking cessation treatment
Start with the main quit-smoking care pathway.
Compare smoking medications
Compare varenicline, bupropion SR, and nicotine replacement therapy.
Bupropion SR
Review a non-nicotine prescription option and its safety boundaries.
Nicotine replacement
Review patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, and nasal-spray options.
Frequently asked questions
Chantix is a brand name for varenicline. Availability may include brand or generic products depending on the pharmacy and health plan.
No. Varenicline is a prescription, non-nicotine smoking-cessation medication.
Some treatment plans begin varenicline before the quit date, but the exact schedule must follow the prescription and current labeling.
Nao Medical accepts Medicaid and many major plans, but prescription coverage, preferred products, copays, and authorization rules vary by plan.
Yes. The visit can be medication-focused, or counseling and quit support can be added when wanted or recommended.
Bring a medication list, insurance information, prior quit-medication history, kidney or mental-health history, and notes about nicotine use and previous quit attempts.
Official sources
These sources support product identity, approved uses, and general safety boundaries. They do not determine whether a medication is appropriate for a specific patient.
- FDA smoking-cessation products: Overview of prescription and nicotine-replacement options and key warnings.
- DailyMed varenicline label: Current prescribing and patient-label information for varenicline products.
- CDC quit-smoking medicines: Overview of the seven FDA-approved adult quit-smoking medicines and support options.
Health information notice
General information only. The information here is not medical advice and does not replace diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from a licensed clinician.
Content was updated August 2, 2026 from the cited sources and Nao Medical's current service information. Medical guidance, prescribing information, medication availability, and insurance rules can change. A licensed clinician must confirm current information and determine each patient's eligibility, testing, treatment, administration setting, and follow-up. Call 911 for a medical emergency. Contact Nao Medical with a question or correction.