Inventors:
Howard I. Glazer - New York NY
International Classification:
A61K 3124, A61K 3154, A61K 31415, A61K 31495
Abstract:
Administering divided dose of oral Clonidine potentiated by an intramuscular tricyclic antidepressant alleviates the abstinence syndrome resulting from withdrawal of nicotine by smoking cessation. Patient response to the Clonidine/tricyclic serves as the basis for titrating the dosages of transdermal Clonidine and oral buspar administered daily for two weeks following the office visit. Behavioral counseling, supported by written and audio materials on diet, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and habit control, are provided to the patient. Following up support groups are also made available.