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The effects of the DRD2 polymorphism on smoking cessation and negative affect: evidence for a pharmacogenetic effect on mood.
Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco - 1 Apr 2004
Cinciripini Paul, Wetter David, Tomlinson Gail, Tsoh Janice, De Moor Carl, Cinciripini Lynn, Minna John
Abstract excerpt
This study evaluated the relationship between smoking cessation treatment outcome and the DRD2 polymorphism. Participants were 134 smokers who took part in a larger clinical trial evaluating the effects of an antidepressant medication (venlafaxine or placebo) plus standard care (brief counseling and nicotine replacement therapy). Venlafaxine is an antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and...
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