Methods for the treatment of mental disorders

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods of treatment of mental disorders comprising administering the anti-allergic medication loratadine or a metabolite thereof to reduce a patient's symptoms of a mental disorder.

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