Therapeutic placebo enhancement of commonly-used medications

Details Therapeutic placebo enhancement of commonly-used medications Therapeutic placebo enhancement of commonly-used medications

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

C424S464000, C424S467000, C514S317000

Reexamination Certificate

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06855324

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a method and associated kit for reducing the normal dosage of a pharmaceutical given to a patient for the treatment of a disorder without substantially reducing its effectiveness. During a first predetermined time period, a substantially full dosage of the pharmaceutical is administered to the patient, preferably with a placebo. During a second predetermined time period, a reduced dosage of the pharmaceutical is administered to the patient, also with a placebo. The second predetermined time period is subsequent to the first predetermined time period. Preferably, the placebo has a distinctive indicia. The placebo, in association with the decreased pharmaceutical, augments the effectiveness of the pharmaceutical by heightening the patient's conditioned response and expectation of effectiveness.

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