Compositions and methods for prophylaxis and therapy for meniere's disease
OwnerLixin Zhanginventor
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Abstract
Provided are articles of manufacture, compositions and methods for prophylaxis and/or therapy for disorders involving dizziness and/or vertigo. The articles of manufacture and compositions contain lamotrigen and/or bupropion. The compositions include pharmaceutical compositions which are intended to alleviate dizziness and/or vertigo. In certain aspects the disclosure includes articles of manufacture and kits which include printed material which provides an indication that the articles or compositions are intended to be used for prophylaxis and/or therapy of Meniere's Disease or a symptom thereof.
Claims8
A method comprising administering to an individual diagnosed with Meniere's Disease a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of lamotrigine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof such that the effective amount of the lamotrigine or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is sufficient to reduce dizziness that is caused by the Meniere's Disease in the individual, wherein the lamotrigine or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is the only bioactive compound in the pharmaceutical composition that is effective to treat the dizziness caused by the Meniere's Disease, wherein the individual is also diagnosed with phobic postural vertigo and/or chronic subjective dizziness, the method further comprising administering to the individual a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of bupropion or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof such that the phobic postural vertigo and/or chronic subjective dizziness is also reduced.
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