The influence of cytoflavin on the recovery of cognitive function in elderly people with alcohol abuse

Abstract

AIM: To assess effects and to study an influence of cytoflavin on the changes of cognitive functions in the complex treatment of elderly patients with alcoholism. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective cohort randomized parallel study was carried out in the group of 74 elderly patients with alcoholism. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Significant positive changes (p<0.05) in the clinical/neurological status of patients was observed during the optimized and combined treatment with the inclusion of cytoflavin in the treatment scheme. There was a rapid and marked improvement in the indices of neuropsychological tests compared to the patients of the comparison group.