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The Effects of Topiramate on Alcohol Use in Alcohol Dependent Subjects
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Topiramate (Topamax) for Alcoholism. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This investigation will assess the effectiveness of topiramate in reducing ethanol consumption by alcohol dependent subjects. It also will seek to establish whether topiramate can be safely used in this population including whether it might be subject to abuse by alcohol dependent individuals. A secondary goal of this study is to assess the effects of topiramate on verbal fluency during treatment for alcohol dependence.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Medication Dosing Schedule: Days 1-3 50 mg q PM Days 4-7 50 mg BID Days 8-11 50 mg q AM \& 100 mg q PM Days 12-15 100mg BID Days 16-19 100 mg q AM \& 150 mg q PM Days 20-23 150 mg BID Days 24-27 150 mg qAM \& 200 mg q PM Days 28-70 200 mg BID Days 71-77 150 mg BID Days 78-84 100mg BID Days 85-87 50 mg BID Days 88-91 50 mg qPM