Claims for Patent: 4,110,438

Summary for Patent: 4,110,438

Title:	Method of treating depression
Abstract:	A method of treating depression using luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone is disclosed.
Inventor(s):	Gahwyler; Max (Darien, CT)
Assignee:	American Home Products Corporation (New York, NY)
Application Number:	05/779,373
Patent Claims:	1. A method of treating a patient suffering from stress induced depression comprising administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, or a therapeutically acceptable salt thereof. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the amount of luteinizing hormone-releasing factor is from 100 to 800 mcg. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the amount of luteinizing hormone-releasing factor is from 200 to 500 mcg. 4. The method of claim 1 wherein the therapeutically acceptable acid addition salt is the hydrochloric acid addition salt. 5. The method of claim 1 wherein the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, or a therapeutically acceptable salt, is administered parenterally in an amount from 1.0 mcg to 20 mcg per kilogram of body weight per month.