Fluoxetine to Reduce Cocaine Use in Cocaine and Opioid Addicts
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Cocaine addiction is a serious health problem with no available medical treatment for
preventing relapse. Fluoxetine, a medication that is currently used to treat depression and
anxiety disorders, may also be effective at diminishing cocaine use in individuals with
severe cocaine addiction. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of fluoxetine at
reducing cocaine use in individuals addicted to cocaine and opioids who are concurrently
receiving methadone treatment.