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Research Article

The Acute and Sub-chronic Effects of Levocetirizine, Cetirizine, Loratadine, Promethazine and Placebo on Cognitive Function, Psychomotor Performance, and Weal and Flare

I. Hindmarch HPRU Medical Research Centre, University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XP, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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S. Johnson HPRU Medical Research Centre, University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XP, UK
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R. Meadows HPRU Medical Research Centre, University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XP, UK
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T. Kirkpatrick HPRU Medical Research Centre, University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XP, UK
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Z. Shamsi HPRU Medical Research Centre, University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XP, UK
Pages 241-255 | Published online: 26 Aug 2008

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