Use of sibutramine analogues to lower lipid levels

摘要

A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in which R1 and R2 are independently H or methyl (for example N,N-dimethyl-1-[1-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]-3- methylbutyl amine hydrochloride optionally in the form of its monohydrate) is used for lowering lipid levels and/or increasing the HDL : LDL cholesterol ratio in humans, for example in humans having hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia or hypertriglyceridaemia.