Sedative drugs: a popular list of effective drugs

The modern rhythm of life suggests that a successful person does not have the opportunity to relax or fully relax. Constant stress, tension, psychological overload and lack of sleep cause the development of pathological processes in the body. Insufficient sleep turns into a nervous breakdown. Especially often, such symptoms occur in women, people with a hereditary predisposition. Sedative medications help to cope with such a serious condition.

How sedatives work

Sedatives are called all drugs, the reception of which is aimed at calming, stabilizing the central nervous system. Inhibition of processes in the central nervous system has a complex effect:

• The level of aggression is reduced;
• Irritability disappears;
• The patient does not feel excessive sensitivity;
• Decreased heart rate;
• Decreased sweating;
• Spasmodic pain subsides.

During treatment, it is necessary to check the compatibility of medications with other medications taken, since the components that make up the composition can reinforce each other and cause an overdose.

Mild sedatives are available without a doctor's prescription. As a rule, these are dietary supplements or homeopathic remedies. More serious drugs are sold only by prescription, and some of them are allowed to be taken only in a hospital under the supervision of a specialist.

Indications for use

Sedatives of varying intensity are prescribed for adults and children when diagnosing disorders of the nervous system.

Adults

Most often, the fundamental factors for taking sedative drugs are:

• Rapid irritability;
• Headaches, the etiology of which is not associated with other diseases;
• Lack of control over emotions;
• Outbursts of aggression, rage;
• Sleep disturbance, regardless of the cause of the symptom.

Calming drugs are prescribed for people with diseases accompanied by severe itching, burning, pain, that is, in situations where the human body cannot relax to rest.

children

Every parent knows that children are very active. Normally, morning mobility decreases by daytime sleep, when the child is tired physically and from the impressions received. The same thing happens after lunch. However, in some cases, symptoms such as:

• Anxiety;
• Tearfulness;
• Hyperactivity without a break for sleep;
• Tantrums;
• Capricious behavior.

If manifestations are observed infrequently, you should not worry - this may be a reaction to the unwillingness of the parents to please any whim, or the result of severe fatigue. But when the symptoms appear every day, you need to see a doctor, as they indicate an abnormal development of the central nervous system.

Sedatives help stabilize the central nervous system, ensure that the child will have a good rest. Naturally, these drugs are much milder than those for adults, but they should not be abused.

Pregnant

• Strong anxiety about the health of your baby;
• Late insomnia;
• Strong emotionality or impulsiveness at any time;
• Nervousness caused by a lack of vitamins;
• Constant bad mood.

Many medicines can harm the unborn child, therefore, treatment of a pregnant woman with medicines for the entire gestation period is carried out only when there is a real risk to the health of the mother or fetus. Usually, women in position are prescribed herbal teas, aromatherapy and other methods of finding harmony with their condition.

sedatives

They produce drugs in the form of tablets, capsules, drops, tinctures. A frequent side effect of drugs in any form and with any composition is mild due to a slowdown in the rhythm of the cerebral cortex. Despite the fact that sedatives are not hypnotics, they speed up the process of falling asleep due to a decrease in the excitability of the central nervous system.

Regardless of the reasons, it is not recommended to independently prescribe sedatives for yourself - this is done only by a doctor after a comprehensive examination, identifying the cause of the disease, selecting the optimal treatment and focusing on the current state of the body. In addition, if tablets or infusions were previously prescribed to get rid of neurosis or neurasthenia, this does not mean that they will be suitable for treatment next time.

sleeping pills

Sleeping pills are needed for patients who suffer from various sleep disorders. The intensity is selected according to the etiology of insomnia, the complexity of its development. Potent sleeping pills are prescribed in rare cases, and are released only by prescription.

Pharmacy kiosks offer a variety of drugs to stabilize sleep, with a sedative effect of varying strengths. Most of them are based on herbal ingredients, but there are completely synthetic formulations for people prone to allergic reactions. Each drug has its own characteristics:

• Sleeping speed;
• Duration of action;
• Age restrictions;
• Recommendations and contraindications;
• Compatibility with other drugs;
• Reasons for admission.

Some patients need sleeping pills to get rid of insomnia as a pathological condition, while others need a fast-acting remedy to quickly get used to changing time zones, and someone just needs to “survive” the flight. Only a neurologist or somnologist will help you choose a medicine after diagnosing the disease and a detailed study of the symptoms.

You also need to understand that some sedatives have a cumulative effect, others are addictive, and an overdose can be fatal. Therefore, it is necessary to approach this method of treatment with caution, consult a doctor before visiting a pharmacy and strictly observe the dosage prescribed in the instructions. If for some reason the remedy does not help, you should choose a drug based on other active ingredients.

Sedatives available without a doctor's prescription

In many cases, nervousness and excessive excitability indicate the development of pathological processes, such as:

• Hormonal disbalance;
• Disorders in the work of the cardiovascular system;
• Mental disorder;
• Diseases of the internal organs.

If you ignore these prerequisites and take the medicine "for the nerves", it is likely that the disease will be detected only at a late stage of development, when treatment becomes difficult. For this reason, without a preliminary examination, it is not recommended to take drugs that are sold without a prescription and soothe nervousness. But if such a decision is nevertheless made, it is necessary to study the issue in detail in order to understand what can be expected from taking sleeping pills.

Medications that belong to the sedative group have a short list of side effects that are rare. They are not addictive, have an additional analgesic effect, rarely lead to an overdose, and are sold without a prescription. Most often they are used for nervousness, migraine associated with a difficult life situation - problems at work, passing exams.

Before buying any sedative, you should read the list of indications, contraindications, side effects. Particular attention should be paid to compatibility with other drugs. If there are existing contraindications, you should choose another drug.

Sedatives

All sedatives and hypnotics, as well as some biologically active additives, homeopathic remedies have a sedative effect. If the problems are not very pronounced, are associated with temporary difficulties or a general weakening of the body, for example, after surgery, you can choose names that are not medications.

Taking serious sedatives comes with a number of risks as they have a long list of side effects and are addictive. Only a specialist can prescribe treatment.

Herbal sedatives

Medicines consisting only of herbal ingredients are among the safest. They are prescribed for the treatment of children under 12 years of age, as well as women during pregnancy and lactation. Taking herbal preparations can reduce the negative effect on the kidneys, liver, pancreas, that is, all those organs that “suffer” in the treatment of any disease with medicines.

When choosing this method of treatment, it must be borne in mind that products based on plant extracts are not suitable for everyone. Each of them has its own list of contraindications, the most significant of which are individual intolerance and an allergic reaction to the components that make up the composition. Therefore, when purchasing even the safest remedy, according to reviews, you need to carefully read the instructions and make sure that it is suitable for a particular case.

The list of the most effective drugs for patients who do not need strong sedatives includes:

Available in the form of a sachet for brewing or a more effective alcohol tincture. The tool normalizes sleep, reduces spasms in the intestines, reduces nervous excitability. It is not recommended to use in high doses, as there is a risk of a decrease in heart rate.

The medicinal plant, known by the scientific name Passiflora incarnata, is used to stabilize sleep phases. Passionflower-based drugs relieve convulsions, have a mild analgesic effect, and suppress excessive excitability of the central nervous system. Assign a tincture of incarnate passionflower to people with neurasthenia, depression, unreasonable anxiety and sleep disorders.

A well-known folk sedative, which is allowed to be taken even by pregnant women during the entire period. Motherwort tea has a mild sedative effect, making it easier to fall asleep. Alcohol tincture is prescribed by a doctor, setting a strict course of administration, since it has a more pronounced sedative effect.

A peony-based medicinal tincture is most effective for recovering from a nervous breakdown. It is prescribed to people with pronounced vegetative-vascular dystonia, as well as neurasthenics. Peony extract can be seen in the composition of most existing plant-based antidepressants.

Combined herbal remedies

Medicines containing several different plant components in their composition are classified as combined sedatives. They are very popular because they are more effective than conventional decoctions and infusions, but are also sold without a prescription. However, the list of contraindications for such drugs is longer - this must be taken into account when choosing a remedy for treatment.

Fitosed

Alcoholic soothing infusion based on motherwort. The list of auxiliary components includes lemon balm, sweet clover, hops. Coriander gives a special smell to the composition. Sometimes Phytosed is found in pharmacies in the form of capsules.

It is prescribed for minor sleep disturbances, slight nervousness and increased fatigue at the end of the day.

The main advantage of the drug is a short list of contraindications:

• Pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• Allergy to components;
• The need to drive a vehicle.

Take Phytosed in a teaspoon up to 4 times a day for a month. Be sure to take the last dose just before bedtime. After a month, you should take a break of at least three weeks. Then you can repeat the treatment as prescribed by the doctor.

Fitosedan 1-3

Preparations of the same name of various markings are based on motherwort, but differ in excipients:

• 1 - oregano, valerian, thyme;
• 2 - valerian, peppermint, licorice extract, hops;
• 3 - sweet clover is added to the composition of Fitosedan 1.

The herbal collection is produced in the form of a packaged collection or already packaged sachets. Tea bags are brewed according to the instructions. Otherwise, 2 large spoons of the composition are taken per 250 ml of boiling water and kept in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Then take 100 ml up to 4 times a day.

Fitosedan is prescribed for the treatment of VVD, migraines, neurosis and the consequences of menopause. Contraindications - hypersensitivity to the components. Rarely, allergic rashes are observed.

Persen

The medicine is based on such plant components as medicinal lemon balm, valerian and peppermint. In pharmacy kiosks it is presented for the dosage option:

• Persen containing valerian 50 ml;
• Persen Forte with 125 mg of the active ingredient.

Persen is prescribed for irritability, depression. Ideal for people exposed to high stress at work. The drug stabilizes sleep and allows you to have a good rest, so it is recommended to take it mainly before bedtime. In difficult cases, drink 1-2 tablets up to three times a day for two months.

Persona has more contraindications than similar herbal medicines:

• fructose intolerance;
• Hypotension;
• Pathology of the gallbladder;
• The period of bearing a child and breastfeeding;
• Age up to three years.

An annotation to the medicine warns that allergies and constipation may appear as negative manifestations with prolonged treatment. In these cases, it is necessary to stop taking and consult a doctor to select an analogue.

Novo-Passit

Another popular herbal sedative, available in tablet or tincture form. The main composition includes lemon balm, valerian and hops. Auxiliary elements include elderberry, hawthorn extract, guaifenesin and passionflower.

Doctors prescribe Novo-Passit as an anti-anxiety agent for pronounced neurosis, unreasonable fears and experienced shocks. A positive effect is observed with insomnia, migraine, and psychological dermatosis.

The rich and non-standard composition causes a long list of contraindications:

• Age up to 12 years;
• Severe allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
• Pathology of the liver;
• Dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Epilepsy;
• Myasthenia.

An overdose or prolonged use of the drug can result in such negative consequences as nausea, drowsiness, dizziness. According to the instructions, take 1 tablet three times a day. If a syrup is purchased, 5 ml is enough for one application.

Dormiplant

Tablets of German origin have an extremely simple composition:

• Melissa extract;
• Ethanol;
• Valerian.

It is forbidden to treat children under 6 years of age, persons sensitive to the components, as well as women in the position and during breastfeeding. With caution, it is recommended to take Dormiplant in patients with suspected renal dysfunction.

Ethanol, which is part of the composition, reduces the rate of reactions, therefore, for the duration of therapy, it is recommended to abandon dangerous work and driving a vehicle.

Among the negative manifestations of prolonged treatment, a mild allergic reaction is noted.

One course of admission lasts about two weeks. At this time, they drink 2 tablets half an hour before going to bed and immediately after breakfast.

Alvogen Relax

The Spanish drug is rarely prescribed in Russia due to the high price. However, it has a wide range of indications for use:

• Frequent stress;
• Anxiety;
• Migraine;
• Sleep disturbances in mild form;
• The so-called manager syndrome.

For all its usefulness, Alvogen Relax has only two contraindications - taking other sedative drugs and hypersensitivity of the components. Of the side effects, only an allergic reaction was noted with individual intolerance.

There are two reception schemes. For stressful situations, you will need to drink Alvogen Relax three times a day, one capsule. For the treatment of insomnia, two capsules per night are enough. Directly during the reception it is recommended to drink at least 100-150 ml of water.

Alcohol solutions

Unlike sachets for brewing, alcohol solutions have a pronounced sedative effect. They help to quickly relax and slow down the heartbeat. They are mainly prescribed to hypertensive patients. Most drugs are produced in the form of drops that must be dissolved in plain water or washed down.

Despite the rapid effect of the application, alcohol solutions are not popular because they have a number of significant contraindications. In some cases, they are addictive. Most drugs containing ethanol have a negative effect on the rate of reactions, so they are forbidden to be used by people with a dangerous profession.

Valocordin

They take Valocordin for neurosis, mild sleep disorder, heart problems, anxiety.

Long-term use of Valocordin causes drowsiness, depression, rhinitis, conjunctivitis. In difficult cases, diathesis and problems with coordination of movements are diagnosed. Take the medicine only according to the instructions or according to the recommendations of the doctor, without exceeding the course of treatment.

Corvalol

An herbal medicine that has been successfully used as a heart sedative for decades. It is based on peppermint. Among the auxiliary components, phenobarbital and ethyl bromisevalerianate can be noted.

The drug is allowed to be taken with arterial hypertension, VVD, mild neuroses. Many patients noted that treatment with Corvalol allows you to get rid of intestinal spasms.

The medicine is available in drops or tablets. In the first case, the reception is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age, and tablets are prescribed for treatment only for adults. At the same time, drops still remain the predominant form, since they act faster and cause less harm to the liver and kidneys.

Corvalol is not prescribed for:

• bearing a child;
• breastfeeding;
• Brain diseases
• When diagnosed with liver or kidney failure;
• During partial median myotonia.

Among the consequences of treatment, dizziness, allergic reactions, a significant slowdown in heart rate, and drowsiness are distinguished. The drug may be habit-forming.

Zelenina drops

Drops from the manufacturer MosPharm are better known under the name "Kremlin", since during the Soviet Union they were popular among officials. Their composition is based on valerian, belladonna, levomenthol and lily of the valley.

Zelenin drops are considered an effective medicine for diseases such as:

• Intense renal colic;
• Neurosis;
• Significant loss of appetite.

The unusual composition leads to the fact that the Kremlin drops have a long list of contraindications. The main ones include the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding, age up to 18 years, various ophthalmic diseases, suspected myocardial infarction, stomach ulcers, prostate problems, etc.

With prolonged use, the development of dependence is possible, and the appearance of many side effects.

Valosedan

The main active ingredient of Valosedan is rhubarb. Valerian, hops and hawthorn have an additional effect. Available only in the form of a medicine.

Take the drug for mild nervous disorders or as part of combination therapy. With its help, you can get rid of arterial hypertension at an early stage of development, cure insomnia.

The standard side effects - dizziness and drowsiness, disappear if the dose is reduced or the treatment is interrupted altogether. Overdose is represented by the consequences of pronounced alcohol intoxication.

The medicine does not have any special contraindications, except for the individual intolerance of the components. When prescribing treatment during breastfeeding, it is necessary to temporarily transfer the child to artificial nutrition.

Valocormid

Treatment with Valocormide should be treated with caution, as it has a long range of contraindications:

• Glaucoma;
• breathing problems;
• Myocarditis and endocarbitis;
• Cardiosclerosis;
• Component intolerance.

Patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency are advised to find a safer means of therapy.

Valocormide causes symptoms such as headache, allergies, nausea and vomiting, arrhythmia, myasthenia gravis. During treatment, the dosage is strictly observed, since belladonna tincture is classified as a potentially dangerous component.

Valoserdin

Therapy with Valoserdin is not carried out:

• During pregnancy;
• During breastfeeding;
• Patients under 18;
• With diagnosed disorders of the liver and / or kidneys.

The negative effects of the application are slight dizziness or slight drowsiness. With prolonged therapy, clinical reactions such as rhinitis, depression, and impaired coordination of movements are observed.

Sedariston

A drug based on St. John's wort, lemon balm and valerian is prescribed for the following diagnoses:

• Increased irritability;
• Decreased concentration;
• Nervous excitement;
• Vegetative dystonia.

Sedariston is contraindicated for people with intolerance to the components, as well as for patients in a state of depression and with depressed CNS function. In addition, the simultaneous use with certain antiviral, antiepileptic drugs, as well as blood thinning drugs is prohibited.

Long-term therapy causes many negative consequences on the part of the nervous system, organs of the gastrointestinal tract, and mental stability. Local manifestations and general disorders are often diagnosed.

Nervoflux

Soft tea based on lavender, lemon mint, pomegranate and licorice roots. Allows you to relax with mild sleep disorders and increased nervous excitement.

Has no contraindications and side effects. The consequences of an overdose have not been identified.

Apply Nervoflux up to 3-4 times a day, one cup at the rate of 1 teaspoon of the mixture per glass of hot water.

Bromides

Already from the name it is clear that the main active component of the drug group is bromine. It helps to slow down the processes in the brain, stabilizing the general nervous state of the body.

Bromine is an inexpensive component, so most medicines based on it are classified as a budget segment. The main disadvantage of therapy is the risk of developing bromism, that is, bromine poisoning, accompanied by rhinitis, cough, allergic rashes, and profuse lacrimation.

Adonis bromine

Anti-stress tablets with auxiliary spring glycoside adonis. Adonis Bromine significantly reduces the rate of heart contractions, so it is contraindicated in angina pectoris, bradycardia. Additional contraindications are the age of up to 18 years, diagnosing a stomach ulcer, as well as bearing a child or breastfeeding.

Take Adonis Brom three times a day, one tablet according to the course determined by the attending physician.

Bromocamphor

A drug with an additional active ingredient camphor is prescribed for the following diagnoses:

• Tachycardia;
• labile pressure;
• mild parasomnia;
• Neurosis.

Bromocamphor is contraindicated in children of preschool age, as well as people with a pronounced allergic reaction to the components of the drug. Caution should be exercised in the treatment of patients with kidney and liver dysfunction. Among the special side effects of prolonged use, severe lethargy and dyspepsia are distinguished.

Other groups

Magnesia

• Increased excitability;
• Pain in the uterus;
• Spasms of smooth muscles.

A low dosage will have a sedative effect. With an increase in the dose, a hypnotic effect is observed. An overdose leads to poisoning, which only calcium chloride will help to cope with.

Phenibut

A strong sedative based on nootropic acid is rarely prescribed for treatment. It is usually used during surgery to enhance anesthesia. In addition, they are used to control psychopathy disorders. Rarely used to treat complex forms of insomnia and neurosis.

Negative symptoms of treatment are dizziness, allergic reaction, increased anxiety. The maximum course of treatment is 3 weeks.

Afobazole

Tablets are contraindicated in women during childbearing, breastfeeding, children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as well as people with intolerance.

Therapy according to the course does not cause side effects. Prolonged treatment or overdose can cause allergies. The maximum allowed course of treatment is 1 month.

Tenoten

Anti-anxiety lozenges that do not cause drowsiness, inhibited reaction, are popular due to their effectiveness and convenient release form. They successfully cope with depression, irritability, stress, VVD. In some cases, they are prescribed as a prophylactic.

Contraindications are limited to the age of up to 18 years, intolerance to the components. Side effects have not been identified even with an overdose. The maximum recommended course of treatment is 3 months when taking up to 4 tablets per day.

Noxiron

A sleeping pill that allows you to stabilize sleep throughout the night. Effective approximately half an hour after ingestion. A feature of Noxiron is its compatibility with other sedatives.

Side effects are rare. As a rule, these are allergic rashes, rhinitis, sneezing. The danger of the drug is that it is addictive with long-term treatment.

homeopathic remedies

Homeopathic remedies are not classified as medicines because they are based on natural ingredients and sweeteners. Some doctors agree that the therapeutic effect of homeopathic remedies is based on self-hypnosis. Despite this, you should not abuse the drugs, as they have their own side effects, they can adversely affect the function of the kidneys and liver.

Calm down

The release form of the drug is tablets. Their reception is relevant in a state of increased nervous excitability according to the instructions for use. Contraindications to treatment:

• Pregnancy, lactation;
• Intolerance to components;
• Age up to 18 years.

The effect of taking is cumulative. The course of treatment is determined for a specific case, but on average lasts from 1.5 to 2 months. During therapy, you will have to stop drinking alcoholic beverages.

Allora

A mild sedative, the action of which is based on the extract of passionflower in the composition. Allora is prescribed for severe stress, depression, beginning insomnia.

The medicine is contraindicated in children under three years of age, as well as in patients with severe sensitivity to plant residues. Allora is incompatible with other sedatives and sedatives. At the time of treatment, a complete abstinence from alcohol is recommended.

Nervochel

Doctors prescribe the drug as a mild sedative for menopause or developing parasomnia. It is not allowed to use Nervochel for babies under 3 years old, however, treatment during pregnancy and lactation is allowed, subject to constant monitoring by specialists.

neurosed

Nevrosed helps to cope with menopause, increased nervous excitability. It stabilizes sleep and improves the quality of rest.

The dangers of sedatives

All medicines, including those sold without a doctor's prescription, have their own list of contraindications, indications for use, side effects, and compatibility with other medicines. The doctor makes an appointment according to the current state of health and medical history. It is very difficult to choose a medicine on your own, and improper treatment, a long course or an overdose cause side effects, even death.

If there is a need to take sedatives, it is better to consult a doctor to determine the nature of the disease and prescribe appropriate therapy. This approach will allow you to choose an effective treatment, reduce the number of possible side effects.