Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating neuropathic pain and cluster and migraine headache-associated pain comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an enantiomer of Formula (I) substantially free of other enantiomers or an enantiomeric mixture wherein an enantiomer of Formula (I) predominates: wherein phenyl is substituted at X with one to five halogen atoms independently selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine; and; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C4 alkyl; wherein C1-C4 alkyl is optionally substituted with phenyl (wherein phenyl is optionally substituted with substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, amino, nitro and cyano).

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating neuropathic pain and cluster and migraine headache-associated pain comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an enantiomer of Formula (I) substantially free of other enantiomers or an enantiomeric mixture wherein an enantiomer of Formula (I) predominates: 1

Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating chronic neurodegenerative conditions are disclosed.

Abstract: Anticonvulsant compounds of the general formula I: where X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as herein defined; are useful in treating acute ischemia-induced neurodegeneration, such as occurs during and after stroke, head trauma, spinal injury, non-fatal cardiac arrest, or major surgical procedures. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I as well as methods for their use are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating neuropathic pain and cluster and migraine headache-associated pain comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an enantiomer of Formula (I) substantially free of other enantiomers or an enantiomeric mixture wherein an enantiomer of Formula (I) predominates: 1

Abstract: A method for treating obesity comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## is disclosed.

Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating neuropathic pain including but not limited to neuralgia are disclosed.

Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating neuropathic pain are disclosed.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the following formula I: ##STR1## for treating psoriasis is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with topiramate and related compounds.

Abstract: This application relates to the use of topiramate and related sulfonamides for the treatment of manic-depressive bipolar disorder.