Claims for Patent: 6,121,291

Summary for Patent: 6,121,291

Title:	Paroxetine in the treatment of depression associated with withdrawal from heroin abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder
Abstract:	This invention relates to the use of paroxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression associated with withdrawal from heroin abuse.
Inventor(s):	Gleason; Maurice (Newbury, GB)
Assignee:	SmithKline Beecham plc (Brentford, GB)
Application Number:	09/142,990
Patent Claims:	1. A method for treating or preventing post traumatic stress disorder, in humans or non-human animals, which method comprises administering an effective amount of paroxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to human or non-human animals in need thereof. 2. A method for treating or preventing depression associated with withdrawal from heroin abuse, in humans or non-human animals, which method comprises administering an effective amount of paroxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to human or non-human animals in need thereof.