Asthma Drug Once Hoped to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder Fails to Meet Expectations in UCLA Trial
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If someone tries to restore their health damaged by alcohol with liver regenerative drugs instead of changing their lifestyle, they lose twice: they throw a lot of money out the window, and their condition does not improve either. Is it worth taking a painkiller after a bad night? What were liver protective drugs really invented for? What is the disulfiram-like effect that can make us experience hell?
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Read Full ArticleIbudilast Fails to Beat Placebo in Alcoholism Trial, Except in Women
A recent clinical trial found that ibudilast, a drug once promising for alcohol use disorder, was no more effective than a placebo overall. While all participants reduced their drinking, women on ibudilast showed a greater drop in drinks per day, hinting at a gender-specific benefit.
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