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Can Gabapentin Be a Safe Alternative to Hormonal Therapy in the Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Demented Patients?

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    Chadi Alkhalil, Nillay Hahar, Bachar Alkhalil, George Zavros & David T. Lowenthal

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Alkhalil, C., Hahar, N., Alkhalil, B. et al. Can Gabapentin Be a Safe Alternative to Hormonal Therapy in the Treatment of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Demented Patients?. Int Urol Nephrol 35, 299–302 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:UROL.0000020338.21912.c2

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