Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Alkali metal or alkaline earth containing
Patent
1995-06-02
1996-12-17
Henley, III, Raymond
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Inorganic active ingredient containing
Alkali metal or alkaline earth containing
424715, 514 77, 514 78, 514 76, A61K 3300, A61K 31685
Patent
active
055851185
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods in which a lithium source and a choline source act synergistically to reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Henley III Raymond
Sanzo Michael A.
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