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The generic anticonvulsant medication gabapentin shows promise as an effective treatment for alcohol dependence, based on the results of a 150-patient clinical trial of the medication.
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Clinical Trial Indicates Gabapentin Is Safe and Effective for Treating Alcohol Dependence
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The generic drug gabapentin, which is already widely prescribed for epilepsy and some kinds of pain, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence. The finding comes from a 150-patient randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind clinical trial conducted by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI). "Gabapentin's …
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