Table 2. Comparison of the outcomes between two groups.
| Outcomes | Group 1 | Group 2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient number | 42 | 45 | – |
| Remission rate (4 weeks) | 37 (88.1) | 35 (77.8) | 0.203 |
| Remission rate (8 weeks) | 41 (97.6) | 42 (93.3) | 0.340 |
| Hypoechoic lesion in thyroid (cm2, 8 weeks) | 6.1±1.8 | 5.1±2.3 | – |
| CRP (8 weeks) | 2.8 | 4.1 | – |
| Recurrence rate (6 months) | 4 (9.5) | 2 (4.4) | 0.350 |
| Incidence of transient hypothyroidism (6 moths) | 2 (4.8) | 1 (2.2) | 0.517 |
| Side effect | |||
| Epigastric pain | 1 (2.4) | – | – |
| Mild skin rash | – | 2 (4.4) | – |
Group1, prednisolone only; Group2, prednisolone + Prunella vulgaris. CRP, C-reactive protein.