Effects of Paroxetine on Symptoms of Hwa-Byung / 대한정신약물학회지
Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
; : 90-97, 2009.
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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.
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Main subject:
Anxiety Disorders
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Somatoform Disorders
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Paroxetine
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Depression
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Depressive Disorder
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Anger
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article