Influence of Citalopram on Clinical Symptoms and Quality of Life of Female Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia
- VernacularTitle:西酞普兰对女性慢性精神分裂症患者临床症状和生活质量的影响
- Author:
Haitao ZHANG
;
Ling WANG
;
Liqing ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
citalopram;
chronic schizophrenia;
clinical symptoms;
quality of life
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
1991;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effect of Citalopram on clinical symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and life quality of female patients.Methods:52 female patients with chronic schizophrenia were divided into the research group(n=30)and the control group(n=22).Originally used drugs were retained for both groups , Citalopram was added in research group, and placebo was added in control, both for 12 weeks.PANSS, GQOLI-74, CGI-SI were used to evaluate the effects. Results:At the end of treatment, the total scores of PANSS, factor scores of negative symptoms, general psychopathology, lack of reaction, and depression significantly decreased in the research group (data P
