What is varenicline used for?

Varenicline is a prescription stop-smoking medicine that partly stimulates nicotine receptors, easing cravings while reducing the reward from smoking.

How is varenicline taken?

Treatment usually starts before a planned quit date and the dose is increased gradually. The doctor agrees the quit plan, duration and follow-up.

What side effects can varenicline cause?

Nausea, vivid dreams, insomnia and headache are common. New or worsening mood symptoms, seizures or a severe skin reaction need prompt medical advice.

What does the doctor check before prescribing varenicline?

The clinician reviews kidney function, pregnancy, seizure history, mental health, cardiovascular history and previous reactions to stop-smoking medicines.

Can I get a consultation for Varenicline from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100 % online across the EU, so if you live in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid in any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; in Spain it is dispensed directly from the prescription QR.

What does a Hi-Doctor doctor review in an online consultation?

Your clinical history, current medication, allergies, relevant family history and the goals you share in the questionnaire. Everything through the private chat in your account — no WhatsApp, no SMS. The doctor decides if the case is eligible and explains it in under 24 h.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 3 months) for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

How much does it cost and what does the price include?

The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 3 months) for hair growth; a one-off sexual-health consultation is €35. Each includes a licensed doctor's review and an electronic prescription if approved. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full. Medication is paid for separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets.

Varenicline · Las Palmas de Gran CanariaPrescription only

Online medical consultation for Varenicline in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if eligible, issues an electronic prescription valid in any pharmacy in Spain. Consultation €35, refunded if the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe.

Varenicline pack shot — a prescription medicine an EU-licensed doctor can prescribe online after a Hi-Doctor consultation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Reduces cravings
Makes smoking less rewarding
Paired with a quit plan

€35 one-offFull refund if a review is not approved

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Medication, if prescribed, is dispensed and paid for separately at a pharmacy.

FormOral tablet

FrequencyOnce or twice daily by treatment stage

ResultsCravings ease over the quit course

StatusPrescription only

About

What is Varenicline?

Active ingredient: Varenicline · Dosages: 0.5–1 mg

Varenicline is a prescription stop-smoking medicine for adults. It works best as part of a quit plan with behavioural support and agreed follow-up.

The indication, regimen and follow-up depend on your history and country guidance. A licensed doctor decides whether it is appropriate; prescribing is never automatic.

How it works in the body

It partly activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors to reduce withdrawal and cravings, while also reducing nicotine's rewarding effect.

How it helps

What it can offer when appropriate.

Reduces cravings

Partial receptor activity can make nicotine withdrawal more manageable.

Makes smoking less rewarding

It also limits nicotine's effect at the same receptor.

Paired with a quit plan

A target date, practical support and follow-up are agreed with the clinician.

What to expect

A doctor-defined regimen.

Treatment commonly starts one to two weeks before the quit date, with gradual dose escalation to improve tolerance. Kidney function can alter the dose.

Start · Low dose before the planned quit date
Titrate · Increase gradually as prescribed
Continue · Review progress and adverse effects

Typical regimen

Starting strength0.5 mg
Usual maintenance1 mg twice daily when suitable

Your schedule is personal

These are typical steps only. Your doctor adjusts the plan to how you respond and tolerate it — and you can message them at any point.

Safety first

Safety, in full.

Varenicline is an effective medicine — and like any medicine it carries risks. Your doctor screens for all of this before prescribing. Here's the honest picture, not just reassurance.

Nausea, vivid dreams, insomnia and headache are common.

Not suitable if you

You are pregnant or breastfeeding and another approach is needed
A serious previous reaction or uncontrolled clinical risk makes it unsuitable

When to seek urgent care

For severe, sudden or unexpected symptoms, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Then let your doctor know through your account chat.

PRICING

Two clear ways to continue your care.

€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 3 months) for hair growth. €35 one-off is available for sexual health.

ONGOING PLAN

Recommended

Ongoing treatment plan

Weight loss

€25/month

Hair growth

€15/month

billed €45 every 3 months

For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.

Available for weight-loss and hair-growth treatments.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

First consultation included
Renewals reviewed by your doctor
Ongoing care with your doctor
Priority review
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ONE-OFF

One-off consultation

€35

One consultation, one doctor, one decision.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Consultation reviewed by an EU-licensed doctor
Electronic prescription if approved
Full refund if not approved

Full refund if a review is not approved For a one-off consultation, we refund the €35 consultation fee. For a subscription review, we refund that period's fee and cancel the plan.

Note: The medication, if the doctor prescribes it, is paid separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

HOW THE DOCTOR DECIDES

A licensed doctor reviews your case, not an algorithm

An EU-licensed doctor reads your questionnaire and answers within 24 hours.

If the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe, the consultation fee is refunded in full.

Follow-up happens in the private chat inside your account, under GDPR. No WhatsApp, no SMS.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about Varenicline.

Read the full Varenicline guide

Find out if it's right for you

See if Varenicline is appropriate for you.

Answer a few questions and a licensed EU doctor reviews your case within 24 hours. Refunded in full if it's not right for you.

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ALSO AVAILABLE IN

The Varenicline consultation works the same way across the EU.

MadridES BarcelonaES ValenciaES SevillaES ZaragozaES MálagaES BilbaoES Palma de MallorcaES AlicanteES MurciaES VigoES San SebastiánES

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