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Efficacy and safety of varenicline and bupropion, in combination and alone, for alcohol use disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre trialResearch in context

The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Summary: Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with an enormous burden of disease and cost to society. The dopamine deficiency hypothesis posits that negative reinforcement generated by a low brain dopamine state drives ethanol intake ...
Bo Söderpalm, Helga Lidö, Johan Franck, Anders Håkansson, Daniel Lindqvist, Markus Heilig, Joar Guterstam, Markus Samuelson, Barbro Askerup, Cecilia Wallmark-Nilsson, Andrea de Bejczy   +10 more
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Characteristics of first-time varenicline users – A cross-sectional study in Finnish quitters

BMC Public Health, 2017
Background Varenicline is an efficacious medicine for smoking cessation (SC) but little is known about the characteristics of varenicline users. This study examined the characteristics of first-time (naïve) varenicline users in Finland and compared those
Hanna E. Tervonen, Juha H. O. Turunen, Christine L. Baker, Juha Laine, Kari Linden   +4 more
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Evaluation of reproductive and renal toxicity of varenicline in male rats [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2019
Objective(s): Varenicline is a selective partial agonist for the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor a4b2 subtype, which is widely used to treat smoking addiction. However, there is still no data about its potential toxic effects on tissues.
Fatih OĞUZ, Ali Beytur, Elif Taşlıdere, Hakan Parlakpınar, Hilal Oğuz, Alaaddin Polat, İbrahim Topcu, Nigar Vardi, Engin Burak Selcuk   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

VARENICLINE IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES – FRIEND OR ENEMY?

Рациональная фармакотерапия в кардиологии, 2015
The problem of varenicline use in patients with cardiovascular diseases is discussed. Results of large clinical trials and meta-analyses with varenicline have proven its high efficacy for treatment of nicotine addiction in adults and a small number of ...
Yu. V. Lukina, S. Yu. Martsevich
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Psychedelic‐assisted treatment for substance use disorder: A narrative systematic review

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims This is the first systematic review of the extant literature on all major psychedelic‐assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), tobacco use disorder (TUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD). We aimed to summarise the evidence for efficacy of psychedelic‐assisted treatment for AUD, TUD, and SUD; to evaluate its
Theodore Piper, Francesca Small, Sam Brown, Michael Kelleher, Luke Mitcheson, James Rucker, Allan H. Young, John Marsden   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Varenicline is More Effective than Nicotine Replacement Therapy During Pregnancy: Findings from the Smoking MUMS (Maternal Use of Medications and Safety) Study

International Journal of Population Data Science, 2018
Introduction Studies in the general population suggest that varenicline is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for smoking cessation.
Stephanie KY Choi, Duong T Tran, David B Preen, Deborah Randall, Anna Kemp-Casey, Kristjana Einarsdottir, Louisa R Jorm, Alys Havard   +7 more
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Two-year efficacy of varenicline tartrate and counselling for inpatient smoking cessation (STOP study): A randomized controlled clinical trial.

PLoS ONE, 2020
IntroductionVarenicline tartrate is superior for smoking cessation to other tobacco cessation therapies by 52 weeks, in the outpatient setting. We aimed to evaluate the long-term (104 week) efficacy following a standard course of inpatient-initiated ...
Kristin V Carson-Chahhoud, Brian J Smith, Matthew J Peters, Malcolm P Brinn, Faisal Ameer, Kuljit Singh, Robert Fitridge, Simon A Koblar, Jim Jannes, Antony J Veale, Sharon Goldsworthy, Khin Hnin, Adrian J Esterman   +12 more
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Nicotine pouches and clinical outcomes related to smoking cessation: A systematic review of randomized trials

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Tobacco‐free nicotine pouches (NPs) are oral nicotine products promoted by manufacturers and some researchers as tools that may reduce nicotine cravings and support smoking reduction or cessation. However, evidence regarding their actual clinical impact remains limited.
Javad Heshmati, Spencer Shahen, Emma Lynn Bates, Sarah Visintini, Evyanne Quirouette, Kerri‐Anne Mullen, Hassan Mir   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Varenicline: A new pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in primary care practice

South African Family Practice, 2011
Background: Cigarette smoking causes significant morbidity and mortality and is a major public health concern worldwide. Primary care doctors are in a unique position that enables them to promote smoking cessation, as smokers are more aware of their ...
N. Robson
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Varenicline for cannabis use disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Although cannabis use is widespread and prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) is increasing, limited advancements have been made in CUD medication development. The objective of this study was to test the efficacy of varenicline with medical management for reducing cannabis use in treatment‐seeking individuals with CUD ...
Aimee L. McRae‐Clark, Kevin M. Gray, Nathaniel L. Baker, Brian J. Sherman, Bryan Tolliver, Jessica Burt, Alonzo Steplight, Elizabeth Chapman, Amanda Wagner   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source