5-HT receptor agonists are useful in the treatment of a variety of diseases. Provided herein are methods of reducing the incidence and/or severity of seizures in a human patient using a 5-HT receptor agonist, such as, for example, a 5-HT4 agonist (e.g., fenfluramine). Methods of treating epilepsy or epileptic encephalopathy, and/or reducing, ameliorating or eliminating incidence of SUDEP in a subject diagnosed with epilepsy by administering a 5-HT4 agonist (e.g., fenfluramine) to a subject in need thereof are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Methods of treating or reducing risk of aneurysm, reducing cardiovascular risk, reducing serum cholesterol, reducing serum triglycerides, and/or reducing atherosclerotic plague in a subject involve administering to the subject an effective amount of a 5HT.sub.3R antagonist.

Methods of treating or reducing risk of aneurysm, reducing cardiovascular risk, reducing serum cholesterol, reducing serum triglycerides, and/or reducing atherosclerotic plague in a subject involve administering to the subject an effective amount of a 5HT.sub.3R antagonist.

A composition of botulinum toxin is claimed which can penetrate into the ocular surface inclusive of a penetration through a conjunctiva, cornea, and other structures. This composition allows for a maximal penetration of a topical preparation of botulinum toxin which serves to reduce the need for frequent allergy drops for the treatment of ocular surface disease and other conditions causing ocular surface inflammation or deep ocular inflammation. No puncture of the needle is necessary for the administration. Herein describes a novel composition using several principles based on composition, method of application, which enhances the effectiveness of the penetration.

The present invention relates to a controlled release formulation comprising the active compounds tesofensine and a beta blocker, such as metoprolol or carvedilol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to use of the controlled release formulation in a method of treatment of diabetes, obesity, or an obesity associated disorder.

The present invention relates to a controlled release formulation comprising the active compounds tesofensine and a beta blocker, such as metoprolol or carvedilol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to use of the controlled release formulation in a method of treatment of diabetes, obesity, or an obesity associated disorder.

The present invention relates to a controlled release formulation comprising the active compounds tesofensine and a beta blocker, such as metoprolol or carvedilol, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to use of the controlled release formulation in a method of treatment of diabetes, obesity, or an obesity associated disorder.

The invention provides, FXR agonists for the treatment of a condition mediated by Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), in particular liver disease or intestinal disease, in a subject in need thereof, to reduce drug-induced adverse side effects inpatients suffering from such diseases or conditions.

The invention provides, FXR agonists for the treatment of a condition mediated by Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), in particular liver disease or intestinal disease, in a subject in need thereof, to reduce drug-induced adverse side effects inpatients suffering from such diseases or conditions.

The present specification disclose a combined therapy comprising one or more activators of an alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity having 5-HT.sub.3 receptor inhibitory activity and one or more activators of 5-HT.sub.3 receptor activity for use in treating a schizophrenic disorder as well as methods of treating a schizophrenic disorder by administering a combined therapy comprising one or more activators of an alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity having 5-HT.sub.3 receptor inhibitory activity and one or more activators of 5-HT.sub.3 receptor activity.