Effects of Paroxetine on Symptoms of Hwa-Byung.
- Author:
Sung Kil MIN
1
;
Shin Young SUH
;
Duk In JON
;
Hyun Ju HONG
;
Sang Jin PARK
;
Ki Jun SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Psychaitry, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. skmin518@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Clinical Trial ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Hwa-byung;
Anger;
Depression;
Paroxetine;
Hwa-byung scale;
HAM-D;
STAXI
- MeSH:
Anger;
Anxiety Disorders;
Depression;
Depressive Disorder;
Humans;
Paroxetine;
Somatoform Disorders
- From:Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
2009;20(2):90-97
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: This study consists of a single open clinical trial to evaluate the treatment effects of paroxetine on symptoms of hwa-byung, a Korean culture-related anger syndrome. METHODS: Eighty-nine patients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, or self-labeled hwa-byung were treated with paroxetine (Paxil CR) 12.5-37.5 mg/day for 8 weeks. Treatment effects were evaluated using the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), the State and Trait Anger Inventory (STAXI), and the Hwa-byung Scale. RESULTS: Scores on all items ; total score on the Hwa-byung Scale ; scores on state anger, trait anger, and anger-in ; total score on the STAXI ; and total score on the HAM-D decreased significantly after eight weeks of paroxetine treatment compared to baseline. CONCLUSION: Paroxetine was shown to be effective for treating symptoms of hwa-byung, a chronic anger syndrome.
