Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (≥18 years) * Confirmed HIV diagnosis * Self-reported current smoking or dual tobacco use verified either by exhaled carbon monoxide ≥7 ppm, or by positive qualitative cotinine point-of-care test * Able to read at 6th grade level or greater and speak Tamil, Telugu or English * Able to use varenicline safely based on evaluation by primary provider at VHS * Women of childbearing potential who consent to use a medically approved method of contraception or abstain from intercourse while taking study medication and for one month after. * Ready to quit or interested in quitting Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months * Breastfeeding * Myocardial infarction in past 30 days or unstable angina * History of liver or kidney failure * Alanine aminotransferase and Aspartate aminotransferase \> 2 times upper limit of normal or creatinine clearance \<50 in past 6 months * History of suicide attempt * Current suicidal ideation * Untreated or unstable major depressive disorder * History of psychosis or on anti-psychotic medications * Cognitive impairment limiting ability to consent * Allergy to varenicline