Can a seizure drug help you quit drinking and smoking?
NCT ID NCT01182766
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether topiramate, a seizure medication, helps people who are dependent on both alcohol and nicotine quit both substances. 236 adults who drank heavily and smoked at least 5 cigarettes daily received either a high or low dose of topiramate or a placebo. The main goals were to see if topiramate led to more days without smoking and fewer heavy drinking days.
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Locations
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Virginia Center for Addiction Research & Education
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States
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University of Virginia Center for Addiction Research & Education
Richmond, Virginia, 23294, United States
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