Abstract: Methods and compositions containing a berberine compound or berberine related or proto-berberine or derivative compound are provided for the prevention and treatment of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders including metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension and elevated cholesterol in mammalian subjects. The methods and compositions of the invention are effective for prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension and elevated cholesterol.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for formulating and administering bicifadine and related compounds to treat or prevent functional impairment and disabilities associated with acute pain, chronic pain, and neuropathic disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals of pyrazolopyrimidine compounds such as zaleplon, indiplon and ocinaplon, processes for their preparation, compositions comprising such salts and co-crystals and methods of using such salts and co-crystals for treating various diseases and conditions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for formulating and administering bicifadine and related compounds to treat acute pain, chronic pain, and symptoms associated with neuropathic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for the controlling appetite and weight and/or treating obesity using a (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or related compound. The invention also provides novel compositions and methods for treating or preventing disorders related to or complicated by excessive body weight or obesity, including coronary heart disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, dislipidemias, gout, atherosclerosis, joint pain, sexual and fertility problems, respiratory problems, gall bladder disease, skin conditions, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, pulmonary embolism, sleep apnea, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, lower extremity venous stasis disease, gastro-esophageal reflux, urinary stress incontinence, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and cancer. The methods and compositions of the invention may employ a (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for treating symptoms associated with neuropathic disorders such as hyperalgesia, allodynia, and parasthesias, using a 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0] hexane. The invention further relates to the use of 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0] hexanes in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neuropathic disorders and related symptoms in mammals. Patients amenable to treatment according to the invention include those suffering from diabetic neuropathies, post-herpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, chronic lower back pain, sciatica, idiopathic and post-traumatic neuropathies, HIV-associated neuropathic pain, among many other neuropathic disorders and related symptoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (?)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl )-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (?)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating or preventing a disorder alleviated by inhibiting dopamine reuptake. In certain embodiments the methods and compositions of the invention are effective for treating attention-deficit disorder, depression, obesity, Parkinson's disease, a tic disorder, and/or an addictive disorder. In more detailed embodiments, methods and compositions of the invention are provided for treating an alcohol-related addictive disorder, for example alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, excess alcohol consumption, and/or alcohol withdrawal. The (?)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.

Abstract: An extended release formulation of diltiazem which is suitable for once-daily oral administration comprises a quantity of a quick release preparation of diltiazem or a pharmaceutically active salt thereof, mixed with a quantity of a slow release (or delayed release) preparation of diltiazem or a pharmaceutically active salt thereof. The quick release preparation used obtains a maximal release of diltiazem within approximately 1-2 hours after administration, and then falls toward baseline levels. The delayed release preparation individually shows a maximal release of diltiazem at between approximately 6-8 hours after administration.