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Is Rimonabant A Safe And Effective Treatment For Patients With Alcohol Dependence?, Samantha L. Hughes
Is Rimonabant A Safe And Effective Treatment For Patients With Alcohol Dependence?, Samantha L. Hughes
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not Rimonabant is a safe and effective treatment for patients with alcohol dependence.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three English language randomized control trials published in 2005, 2008 and 2010.
DATA SOURCES: Three double-blind, placebo controlled randomized trials comparing Rimonabant or Naltrexone to placebo were found using PubMed, OVID, Medline and Cochrane.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Outcomes measured include event rate of heavy drinking days using the timeline follow back method, which facilitates self-reporting of drinking habits by utilizing calendars and personal recall. Other outcomes measured include …