PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for treating, ameliorating or preventing the onset of anxiety neurosis in a subject.SOLUTION: The method comprises administering to the subject an NMDA receptor antagonist in an amount that is sub-anesthetic and hypo-analgetic. The NMDA receptor antagonist may comprise ketamine and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and is administered as a premedication. Instances of use in this manner include administration prior to an anxiety-neurosis causing event, such as a medical or dental procedure. The administration of the NMDA receptor antagonist is particularly useful as a premedication for adults.SELECTED DRAWING: None
ANXIOLYTIC COMPOSITION, FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USE