Patents Assigned to Serotonin Industries of Charleston
  • Method and composition for treating obesity, drug abuse, and narcolepsy
    Patent number: 4843071
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for the treatment of obesity, depression, drug abuse, and narcolepsy. The compositions comprise a norepinephrine precursor such as L-tyrosine or L-phenylalanine in combination with a norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor such as desipramine. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions further comprise enzymatic cofactors for the biosynthesis of norepinephrine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: Serotonin Industries of Charleston
    Inventor: Mark Hohenwarter
  • Method and compositions for controlling pain, depression and sedation
    Patent number: 4698342
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for controlling pain, depression, and sedation. The compositions comprise a serotonin precursor such as L-tryptophan or L-5-hydroxytryptophan in combination with a serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor such as trazodone. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are coadministered with a narcotic, the composition substantially potentiating the analgesic effect of the narcotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Serotonin Industries of Charleston
    Inventor: Martin G. Crosby
  • Method and compositions for controlling pain, depression and sedation
    Patent number: 4596807
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for controlling pain, depression, and sedation. The compositions comprise a serotonin precursor such as L-tryptophan or L-5-hydroxytryptophan in combination with a serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor such as trazodone. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are coadministered with a narcotic, the composition substantially potentiating the analgesic effect of the narcotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: Serotonin Industries of Charleston
    Inventor: Martin G. Crosby