Abstract: A method for treating dyslipidemia in a human is disclosed, the dyslipidemia is characterized by an HDL serum cholesterol level of below about 50 milligrams per deciliter. The method consists of the administration to said human of a therapeutically effective amount of 5-{(R)-1-hydroxy-2-[(R)-(1-methyl-3-phenylpropy)amino]-ethyl}salicylamide, 5-{(S)-1-hydroxy-2-[(R)-(1-methyl-3- phenylpropyl)amino]ethyl}salicylamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a mixture thereof.
Abstract: Trifluoromethylthiophenylethylamine derivatives, made from the corresponding acid chlorides by successive reduction, condensation with nitroethane, reduction, and condensation with an amine, possess anorexigenic properties, unaccompanied by central stimulant activity or cardiovascular effects.