USE OF PROTRIPTYLINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN

摘要

This invention discloses the use of a dibenzo cycloheptenederivative, generally known as protriptyline for the treatment ofmental health problems in children, specifically AttentionDeficit Syndrome or Attention Deficit Disorder. By administeringthe correct dosage of this drug, children have shown improvedconcentration, improved sleep patterns, less behavioral problemsboth in school and at home and an overall improvement in thechild behavior. This new use for protriptyline is unexpected andis contraindicated in the literature since protriptyline hascommonly been used only as a antidepressant for adults and not asa mild stimulant in the treatment of childhood mental healthproblems, such as Attention Deficit Disorder or Syndrome.