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Pilot randomized trial of bupropion for adolescent methamphetamine abuse/dependence.


ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To perform a pilot clinical trial of bupropion for methamphetamine abuse/dependence among adolescents.

Methods

Nineteen adolescents with methamphetamine abuse (n = 2) or dependence (n = 17) were randomly assigned to bupropion SR 150 mg twice daily or placebo for 8 weeks with outpatient substance abuse counseling.

Results

Bupropion was well-tolerated except for one female in the bupropion group who was hospitalized for suicidal ideation during a methamphetamine relapse. Adolescents receiving bupropion and females provided significantly fewer methamphetamine-free urine tests compared to participants receiving placebo (p = .043) and males (p = .005) respectively.

Conclusions

Results do not support the feasibility of additional trials of bupropion for adolescent methamphetamine abuse/dependence. Future studies should investigate the influence of gender on adolescent methamphetamine abuse and treatment outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Heinzerling KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3608805 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Pilot randomized trial of bupropion for adolescent methamphetamine abuse/dependence.

Heinzerling Keith G KG   Gadzhyan Janette J   van Oudheusden Henry H   Rodriguez Felipe F   McCracken James J   Shoptaw Steven S  

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine 20130117 4


<h4>Purpose</h4>To perform a pilot clinical trial of bupropion for methamphetamine abuse/dependence among adolescents.<h4>Methods</h4>Nineteen adolescents with methamphetamine abuse (n = 2) or dependence (n = 17) were randomly assigned to bupropion SR 150 mg twice daily or placebo for 8 weeks with outpatient substance abuse counseling.<h4>Results</h4>Bupropion was well-tolerated except for one female in the bupropion group who was hospitalized for suicidal ideation during a methamphetamine relap  ...[more]

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