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Safety and efficacy of recovery-promoting drugs for motor function after stroke: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials.
CONCLUSION: Candidate drug interventions promoting motor recovery post-stroke were identified, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and levodopa; however, the high risk of bias in many trials is concerning. Drugs to improve motor function remain an important area of enquiry. Future research must focus on establishing the correct drug intervention to be administered at an optimal dose and time, combined with the most effective adjuvant physical therapy to drive stroke recovery. PMID: 30805655 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - February 27, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: J Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Serotonin syndrome in stroke patients.
Conclusion: Because a considerable number of stroke patients have some limitation in communication, and serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition, clinicians should pay particular attention to the potential for development of serotonin syndrome when prescribing these drugs to stroke patients. PMID: 25483226 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - December 12, 2014 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: J Rehabil Med Source Type: research