This clinical study compares the effectiveness of two anticonvulsants Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Monotherapy and Gabapentin (Neurontin) in patients with treatment resistant affective
disorders. We initially have found that the response rate to lamotrigine (51%) exceeded that
of gabapentin (28%) or placebo (21%). In this study the placebo phase has been dropped so
that we examine possible clinical and biological factors predictors of response. The drugs
will be given in a randomized order for six weeks each and you will not know when you are on
a given one. There will be a 2-4 week "washout" period between treatments. If you respond
well to one of these treatments, a longer open continuation period will be offered at the end
of this study. This would involve one or both drugs in combination. A variety of rating
scales and brain imaging procedures will also be offered before and during each drug
evaluation. Both lamotrigine and gabapentin are generally well tolerated. A serious
potentially life threatening rash occurs in about 1/500 patients treated with lamotrigine,
however. Common side effects are rash, dizziness, unsteadiness, double vision, blurred
vision, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, sedation, and headache. These side effects are usually
mild, and resolve with continued time on the drug or a decrease in dosage.
Comparing Gabapentin and Lorazepam for Treating Alcohol Withdrawal
Completed
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Phase 2
1969-12-31
This study will evaluate a safe and useful medication for outpatient detoxification that is
as effective as benzodiazepines in the short-term, and more effective in the protracted
withdrawal period. Gabapentin (Neurontin) will be compared to a standard benzodiazepine,
lorazepam (Ativan), for its effectiveness in treating alcohol withdrawal.
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