Psychiatric manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome: the potential benefit of Silexan

Conclusion: Preliminary findings indicate a promising potential of Silexan for the treatment of psychiatric manifestations in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome.Key pointsAnxiety and mixed neuropsychiatric manifestations are commonly observed in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome.Silexan has anxiolytic properties and can alleviate comorbid depressive, somatic, and sleep impairment symptoms.Silexan exhibits several biological mechanisms, such as neurotrophic and anti-inflammatory properties, which have the potential to positively impact post-COVID-19 disease.Silexan has a favourable safety profile and high acceptance among patients.Emerging data suggest that Silexan can alleviate neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome.Silexan should be considered as a therapeutic in patients with psychiatric manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome.PMID:37021969 | DOI:10.1080/13651501.2023.2187308
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research