Widow claims father-of-two was driven to suicide by ‘quit smoking’ drug
Posted by JohnF | Posted in Champix | Posted on 26-01-2008
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A widow claimed yesterday that a drug designed to help smokers quit may have played a role in her husband’s suicide.Father-of-two Wayne Marshall, 36, was found hanged shortly after completing a 13-week course of Champix, which it is feared may have depressive side effects.
His death is the second in the UK to be linked to the newly-licensed drug.
Mr Marshall’s widow Emma said he was prescribed the drug by his GP last August to help him quit his 20-a-day habit, but quickly went downhill, cutting himself off from his family and friends.
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