Methods for treating neurological or mental disorders in humans and the symptoms associated therewith are provided by administering eltoprazine and/or related compounds. In some embodiments, specific symptoms are treated by administering eltoprazine and/or a related compound in an effective amount to ameliorate the symptoms. Of particular significance are symptoms that are associated with cognitive dysfunction where eltoprazine will improve the symptoms and the disorder associated with that symptom. Of particular interest are non-ADHD-associated inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. The methods provided herein are especially useful for improving functional recovery after CNS injury such as stroke where improved cognitive function will facilitate the acquisition of learning and memory of rehabilitative tasks.本發明提供藉由投與依託拉嗪(eltoprazine)及/或相關化合物來治療人類之神經或心理疾病及其相關症狀之方法。在一些實施例中,藉由投與改善症狀有效量的依託拉嗪及/或相關化合物來治療特定症狀。尤其重要的是與認知功能障礙相關之症狀,其中依託拉嗪將改善症狀及與該症狀相關之疾病。尤其關注非ADHD相關性注意力不集中、過動症及衝動。本文中所提供之方法尤其適用於改善諸如中風之CNS損傷後的功能恢復,其中認知功能改善將在復健任務中促進恢復學習及記憶能力。(無元件符號說明)
