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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Statement of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism on Topiramate Clinical Trial by Johnson, et al. JAMA 10/10/07


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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The promising results of the topiramate treatment study reported by Johnson, et al in the October 10, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association represent another development in ongoing efforts to expand and improve treatment options for individuals with alcohol dependence (alcoholism). Topiramate significantly reduced drinking among alcohol dependent individuals. And unlike previous studies with other medications, participants were currently drinking when they entered the study.
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