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. 2013 Oct 16;39(3):651–659. doi: 10.1038/npp.2013.248

Table 1. Startle, Heart Rate, and Skin Conductance Level as a Function of Meclizine Dose (Days 2–4).

  Placebo Low dose (12.5 mg) High dose (25 mg)  
Startle (μV) 6.82 (1.08) 5.61 (0.64) 6.77 (0.88)  
Heart rate (bpm)       Startle trial effect (p<0.0002)
 Overall mean 68.37 (2.08) 68.91 (2.27) 68.13 (1.92)  
 Pre-startle trial 68.17 (2.05) 68.68 (2.26) 67.89 (1.91)  
 Post-startle trial 68.67 (2.06) 69.33 (2.25) 68.46 (1.87)  
Skin response (μS)       Startle trial effect (p<0.006)
 Overall mean 2.37 (0.29) 2.22 (0.26) 2.49 (0.28)  
 Pre-startle trial 2.45 (0.31) 2.32 (0.28) 2.60 (0.29)  
 Post-startle trial 2.47 (0.31) 2.33 (0.28) 2.61 (0.30)  

Data represent mean values (±SEM). Meclizine did not significantly affect the amplitude of the startle response, heart rate, or skin conductance level. Startle trials increased HR and GSR levels (as in baseline sessions), but these changes were not affected by either drug dose.