The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast


Topiramate and Adderall Reduce Cocaine Use [60 Sec Psych]

August 08, 2020

We always say that single positive studies need replication, and here comes one. In 2012 a randomized trial found that the combination of topiramate and adderall xr worked better than placebo at helping people with frequent cocaine use stay sober. This new study [Link] sought to replicate that, although it was by the same research group as the originalColumbia’s New York State Psychiatric Institute. The new addition is a larger study looked at 127 patients over 3 months.


Published On: 8/8/20


Duration: 2 minutes, 16 seconds


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