Effect of Xiaoyao Powder Combined with Prozac on Post-stroke Depression

VernacularTitle:逍遥散联合百忧解治疗脑卒中后抑郁疗效观察
Author: Ying LI ; Hai-yong ZHU ; Hui-juan GAO ; Liubo FAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: post-stroke depression, Xiaoyao powder, prozac, psychological therapy
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(6):501-502
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Xiaoyao powder combined with prozac and psychological therapy on post-stroke depression (PSD).Methods85 PSD patients were randomly divided into the treatment group (n=43) and control group (n=42). All patients were treated with routine therapy, including prozac and psychological therapy. Patients in the treatment group were also given Xiaoyao powder. Scores of Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), modified Barthel index (MBI) and Scandinavian Stroke Scale (SSS) of all patients were evaluated before and after therapy.ResultsAfter treatment, the effective rate and MBI scores were significantly higher and scores of HAMD and SSS were significantly lower for patients of the treatment group compared with those of the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionXiaoyao powder combined with prozac and psychological therapy can improve depression and neural function of PSD patients significantly.