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How Does Topiramate Help Alcoholism? - Addiction101 Addiction Network

How Does Topiramate Help Alcoholism?

Topiramate is an anticonvulsant medication that has also been used to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). It is thought to work by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which can help to reduce the pleasurable effects of alcohol and decrease cravings for alcohol. It may also help to reduce anxiety … Continue reading How Does Topiramate Help Alcoholism?