Can Dailixin be taken long-term?

Dalixin usually refers to flupentixol and melitracen tablets. Under normal circumstances, flupentixol and melitracen tablets should not be taken long-term. This medication is used for treating depression and anxiety and is not suitable for prolonged use, as long-term administration may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, and could even lead to drug dependence. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Flupentixol and melitracen tablets are a combined preparation of flupentixol and melitracen. Most patients with mild to moderate depression or anxiety, as well as those suffering from neurasthenia or neurosis, can benefit from this medication, which helps regulate mood and acts relatively quickly. However, long-term use of flupentixol and melitracen tablets may result in tardive dyskinesia—a late-onset extrapyramidal movement disorder—thus prolonged use is not recommended.

For elderly patients, flupentixol and melitracen tablets must be taken at reduced dosages strictly according to medical instructions, along with regular monitoring. Otherwise, adverse reactions such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, fatigue, and insomnia may occur. These side effects further limit the suitability of long-term use of this medication.

Patients taking flupentixol and melitracen tablets must follow the treatment plan prescribed by their doctor and should not discontinue the medication or extend the treatment course without medical advice.