Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, upon the discovery that the use of an anti-HIV drug in combination with at least one cortisol blocker such as procaine, reduces the side effects associated with anti-HIV drugs. The invention also relates to a method of treating the high cortisol catabolic effects of diseases such as AIDS in the HIV positive population and those with AIDS related complexes by the administration of a cortisol blocker. The present invention also discloses a composition comprising an anti-HIV drug and cortisol blocker. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cortisol blocking composition which comprises procaine, ascorbic acid and zinc heptahydrate.

Abstract: The invention presented is a composition for the treatment of individuals addicted to narcotics or individuals having age-related conditions such as tinnitus and Alzheimer's disease, comprising a protected complex of procaine and a complexing agent for procaine in an amount effective to reduce the withdrawal symptoms of individuals addicted to narcotics or the symptoms of tinnitus and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention presented is a composition for the treatment of individuals addicted to narcotics or individuals having age-related condition such as tinnitus and Alzheimer's comprising a protected complex of procaine and a complexing agent for procaine in an amount effective to reduce the withdrawal symptoms of individuals addicted to narcotics or the symptoms of tinnitus and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention is directed to treating depression in humans, especially older persons by (I) injection or infusion of local anesthetic, preferably in admixture with organic acid, sulfite salt, and acid salt, such as procaine hydrochloride, benzoic acid, dipotassium metabisulfite and disodium phosphate; during a period of at least three weeks at a dosage of at least 600 mg per week, or (II) by taking orally for a period of at least 30 days, at least about 300 mg daily. The treatment will be more intensive and/or more prolonged, dependent on the severity of the depression in the particular patient. A specific treating agent includes procaine hydrochloride, 0.1000 g; benzoic acid, 0.0060 g; dipotassium metabisulfite, 0.0050 gram; disodium phosphate, 0.0005 g; and either water to make five cc of solution or excipients to form a tablet (dragee) for oral ingestion.