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Q: Last night, my boyfriend became so violent, I was afraid he was going to hit my 22-year-old daughter or me. He threatened to burn down our home, and he tried to kick me out.

I realized that he started changing after he began taking Chantix to quit smoking.

I read on your Web site about possible violence and aggression from a combination of Chantix and alcohol. There needs to be a warning about this drug.

A: Some people taking Chantix have become violent. We have heard from others that alcohol may aggravate aggression linked to Chantix.

Pfizer says anti-smoking drug Chantix safe for those with mental illness.

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Pfizer Inc. (ED pills manufacturer) said Thursday it believes its anti-smoking drug Chantix, which has been linked to depression and suicidal thoughts, can be prescribed to patients with mental illness.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Pfizer Senior Medical Director Dr. Martina Flammer, who is also the medical team leader for Chantix, said that patients with a history of mental illness who are considering taking Chantix should let their doctors know of their condition.