Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction

Published November 2, 2013

Anticonvulsant May Help Treat Cocaine Addiction
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, topiramate was far more effective than placebo in improving abstinence. It also reduced cravings and improved global functioning. "I think topiramate is really promising for cocaine dependence," first author …
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Epilepsy Drug, Topiramate, Could Successfully Treat Cocaine Addiction
According to research out of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the epilepsy medication topiramate could effectively treat cocaine dependence. "Our findings reveal that topiramate is a safe and robustly …
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Researcher Seeks to Identify Best Medications to Treat Drug Abuse
treat drug abuse 300 LEXINGTON, Ky. (10/21/13) – Craig Rush is devoted to improving the lives of people who struggle with drug abuse by identifying treatments that allow them to stop or reduce their drug use. Since joining the University of Kentucky in …
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