Methods of treating depression and other related diseases
The invention relates to methods for treating depression, anxiety, and other related diseases by administering a peptide NMDAR partial agonist.
1. A method for treating a patient suffering from postpartum depression comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a GLYX-13 peptide represented by formula:
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2. A method for treating a patient suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a GLYX-13 peptide represented by formula:
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
3. A method for treating a patient suffering from a depression comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a GLYX-13 peptide represented by formula:
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
4. The method according to claim 3 wherein said patient is at risk of suicide.
5. The method according to claim 3 wherein said patient experiences or exhibits symptoms of depression selected from hopelessness, self-harm or suicide, an absence of positive thoughts or plans, or a combination thereof.