Gabapentin, Topiramate & Baclofen in AUD

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates by Psychopharmacology Institute

Aug 24, 202617:22Health

In this episode, we explore three off-label but evidence-supported medications — gabapentin, topiramate, and baclofen — for alcohol use disorder, examining their mechanisms, dosing strategies, tolerability challenges, an...

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