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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2003
Thomas P Jerussi, Framingham, MA (US);
Chrisantha H. Senanayake, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Qun K. Fang, Wellesley, MA (US);
Thomas P Jerussi, Framingham, MA (US);
Chrisantha H. Senanayake, Shrewsbury, MA (US);
Qun K. Fang, Wellesley, MA (US);
Sepracor Inc., Marlborough, MA (US);
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for the treatment and prevention of disorders and conditions including, but are not limited to, erectile dysfunction, affective disorders, weight gain, cerebral functional disorders, pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, chronic disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, migraines, and incontinence. The methods comprise the administration of a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and optionally an additional pharmacologically active compound. Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms are also disclosed that comprise a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and optionally an additional pharmacologically active compound. Preferred dopamine reuptake inhibitors are racemic or optically pure sibutramine metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and clathrates thereof. Preferred additional pharmacologically active compounds include drugs that affect the central nervous system, such as 5-HTantagonists.