Observation of efficacy of quetiapine combined with paroxetine in the treatment of bipolar depression

Abstract

Objective To explore the curative effect of quetiapine combined with paroxetine in the treatment of bipolar depression, and to provide reference for the choice of clinical treatment. Methods According to the digital table, 96 patients with bipolar disorder were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 48 cases in each group.The control group was treated with quetiapine orally, the observation group was treated with quetiapine combined with paroxetine.After 6 weeks of treatment, the clinical curative effect, the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale and the Beck pull fan Sen Mania Rating table score before and after treatment were compared between the two groups.At the same time, the adverse reactions of the two groups were compared. Results After 6 weeks of treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 70.83%, which was significantly higher than 50.00% in the control group, the difference was statistically significant(χ2=4.356, P=0.037). After 6 weeks of treatment, the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating quantity score in the observation group was (14.01±2.95)points, which was significantly lower than (18.07±3.05)points in the control group, the difference was statistically significant(t=5.527, P=0.036). The Baker-pull fan Sen Mania Rating score before and after treatment between the two groups had no statistically significant differences.There were no serious adverse reactions in the two groups. Conclusion Quetiapine combined with paroxetine can effectively inhibit bipolar depressive episodes, avoid manic episodes, has good clinical efficacy and high safety, it is worthy of popularization and application. Key words: Quetiapine; Paroxetine; Bipolar depression; Curative effect