Effect of Deanxit in the treatment of anxiety and depression in elderly diabetic patients complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of flupentixol and melitracen in the treatment of anxiety and depression in elderly diabetic patients complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction.

MethodsOne hundred and four elderly diabetic patients with anxiety and depression complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction were randomly divided into the observation group and control group(52 cases each group).Two groups were treated with corresponding drugs, and the observation group was additionally treated with flupentixol and melitracen, 1 tablet per day, for 8 weeks.The clinical symptom scores before and after treatment, total effective rate, Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD) score and Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA) after treatment in two groups were analyzed.

ResultsThe total effective rate of improvement of clinical symptom in observation group(86.5%) was better than that in control group(63.5%)(P < 0.05).The score of anxiety and depression in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group(P < 0.01).

ConclusionsThe treatment of anxiety and depression in elderly diabetic patients complicated with gastrointestinal dysfunction with flupentixol and melitracen based on traditional therapy can significantly improve their mental physical symptoms, and which is worthy of promotion.