Abstract: Objective To explore the effects of levodopa and benserazide on upper extremity function after stroke. Methods 90 cases of sub-acute stroke patients were randomly divided into rehabilitation group (n=30), treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). The first 2 groups were treated with conventional movement therapy. The treatment group was treated with levodopa and benserazide tablet in addition.All patients were assessed with Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) and Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) before and 8 weeks after treatment.Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the scores of FMA and MAS among 3 groups (P>0.05). After 8 weeks treatment, the scores of FMA and MAS increased in the rehabilitation group and treatment group (P<0.05), the score was higher in the treatment group than in the rehabilitation group (P<0.05). Conclusion Levodopa and benserazide can further improve the functional performance of the upper extremities of stroke patients.

Key words: movement therapy, levodopa and benserazide, stroke