Inventors:
Gina Guadagno - Cincinnati OH
Jodi M. Star - Cincinnati OH
Assignee:
The Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Research Foundation - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61K 3155
US Classification:
51421106, 514273, 514220, 514258
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of treating non-psychotic disorders by administration of atypical antipsychotic medications, in particular, risperidone. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of treating the eating disorder Bulimia Nervosa and Bulimia-related eating disorders, by administration of antipsychotic medications from the group of compounds designated as atypical antipsychotic mediations. Typical dosage amounts may range from 0. 1 milligrams to 4 milligrams per day and may be administered in any dosage forms known in the art, including, but not limited to oral, intramuscular, rectal, transdermal, sustained release forms, controlled release forms, delayed release forms, and response release forms.