An Efficacy and Safety Study of Topiramate in the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Alcoholism focused on measuring alcoholism, alcohol dependence, medication treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have a current diagnosis of alcohol dependence drink an average of 28 or more standard drinking units/week for women or 35 or more standard drinking units/week for men have a desire to stop drinking completely or to reduce alcohol consumption with the possible long-term goal of abstinence have a body mass index of 18 or more sexually active women capable of having children must be using an acceptable method of birth control must be in generally good health. Exclusion Criteria: No current or recent (within 6 months) diagnosis of other substance abuse or dependence no inpatient or outpatient counseling for alcohol dependence other than Alcoholics Anonymous within 4 weeks not more than 4 past failed inpatient treatments attempts for alcohol dependence no other psychiatric disorder that requires treatment with medication or therapy no current probation or parole requirement or legally mandated requirement to participate in an alcohol treatment program.