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. 1984 Aug;77(8):648–651. doi: 10.1177/014107688407700807

Use of beta-blocking agents with group therapy in a smoking withdrawal clinic.

R J Dow, W M Fee
PMCID: PMC1440107  PMID: 6384510

Abstract

A controlled trial was carried out into the relative efficacy of two beta-blocking agents (oxprenolol and metoprolol) as adjuncts to group therapy in a smoking withdrawal clinic. There was no evidence to indicate that these were of specific value in assisting smoking withdrawal.

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