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The effects of bupropion on cognitive functions in healthy subjects

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The present work was part of a thesis. The authors are sincerely thankful to Mrs. E. Hempel and Mr. J. Handel for their assistance in conducting the study.

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Siepmann, M., Werner, K., Schindler, C. et al. The effects of bupropion on cognitive functions in healthy subjects. Psychopharmacology 182, 597–598 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-005-0128-y

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