Enhanced Antidepressant-Like Effects of Electroacupuncture Combined with Citalopram in a Rat Model of Depression

Table 1

Schedule of chronic mild stress procedures.

Day	Stressors	Time
1	10 h crowded cage (5-6 rats per cage)	a.m. to p.m.
2	15 min forced swim (22°C); 15 h wet bedding	p.m.
3	4 h restraint; 24 h food deprivation	a.m.
4	5 min cold swim (4°C)	p.m.
5	4 h restraint; 24 h water deprivation; (including 6 h empty water bottle)	a.m.
6	2 h cold stress (15°C); 4 h restraint	a.m.; p.m.
7	4 h restraint; 2 min tail pinch	a.m.; p.m.