Abstract:Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of Wuling capsule combined with Venlafaxine in treatment of somatic symptoms in post-stroke patients. Methods A total of 68 cases of post-stroke patients with somatic symptoms were randomly divided into control group (n = 34) and study group (n = 34). All patients were given Venlafaxine as standard therapy while patients in study group received additional Wuling capsule. HAMD, HAMA and PHQ-15 score were recorded prior to or 2, 4 and 6 weeks after treatment. Adverse events were identified during study. Results No statistically significant difference in HAMD, HAMA and PHQ-15 score was noticed before any treatments (P > 0.05). Patients in study group experienced significant decrease of HAMD, HAMA and PHQ-15 scores 2, 4, and 6 weeks post treatments compared with control group (P < 0.05). No obvious difference in incidence of adverse reactions was identified between two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Wuling capsule combined with Venlafaxine is promising for the treatment of somatic symptoms in post-stroke patients.