What sedatives are better? List of effective anti-anxiety pills

At the end of the last century, there was a saying that stress was a disease of the 20th century. The 21st century has arrived, but nothing has changed. As before, “all diseases are caused by nerves”: the pace of life is accelerating, demands are increasing, fatigue is increasing. Pharmacology also does not stand still, offering new and new sedatives. To help you understand this diversity, we offer our rating of sedatives. Only over-the-counter drugs are included in the rating.

You need to know that most sedative medications “reach their maximum” within one to two weeks after starting use. Therefore, there is no need to rush and exceed the dosage specified in the instructions, even if at first it seems that the medicine “does not work.”

There are contraindications. Consult your doctor.

The best products of synthetic origin

No matter how many people are prejudiced against “chemistry”, everything that happens inside the body is by and large only a complex of chemical reactions and physical interactions. And the more scientists learn about these reactions and interactions, the more accurately and targeted the drugs work. In this section we included both achievements of pharmaceutical synthesis and drugs that could be called natural if a synthetic substance were not added to them to enhance the effect.

4 Tryptophan Calm Formula

A popular drug with a controversial reputation
Country Russia
average price: 254 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

We begin our review with Russian-made Tryptophan Calm Formula capsules from the Evalar brand. The unique mechanism of action of the amino acid that gives the drug its name allows it to fully influence the human body both day and night, helping to normalize the psycho-emotional background and improve the quality of sleep. Enhanced with vitamins B5 and B6, L-tryptophan helps to quickly cope with nervousness, reduces aggressiveness and irritability, and also reduces the adaptation period when changing time zones. For best results, it is recommended to take 1 capsule twice a day for 1 month. If necessary, after a short break, the course can be repeated (after consultation with the doctor).

In their reviews, many users note the good effects of the drug, but there are also those who did not feel the expected effect at all. Because of such mixed reviews, we leave “Tryptophan Calm Formula” in last place in its category of the best sedatives.

3 Valemidin

The best combination action product
Country Russia
Average price: 115 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Another drug that could be called herbal if diphenhydramine were not added to it as a sedative component. However, its dosage is such as to only potentiate the effect of medicinal herbal extracts. In addition to valerian and mint, known for their calming properties, the product contains extracts of motherwort and hawthorn, which lower blood pressure. We would not recommend replacing antihypertensive drugs with this drug for “experienced” hypertensive patients, but for relatively young people who note high blood pressure under stress (previously this condition was called neurocirculatory dystonia or cardiovascular dystonia) it may help. In addition, both hawthorn and mint relieve spasms of smooth muscles gastrointestinal tract, so this remedy may be the best for those who suffer from stress “ bear disease"or simply feels discomfort in the stomach.

Contraindicated during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, under 18 years of age, hypotensive patients (may further reduce blood pressure).

2 Valoserdin

Best economy
Country Russia
Average price: 75 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

This composition has been around for many years, and our grandmothers used it. Bromoisovaleric acid ethyl ester, peppermint and oregano oils dissolved in alcohol. Phenobarbital, a known hypnotic, is added in a dose below therapeutic, but sufficient to potentiate the effect of herbal sedatives. At correct use in doses not exceeding those specified in the instructions (from 15 to 30 drops no more than 3 times a day), the drug is not addictive. However, phenobarbital in its composition enhances the effect of not only plant extracts, but also any sedatives and reduces the effect of tonics. In addition, it reduces the effect of antibiotics and contraceptives. Contraindicated during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and under 18 years of age. In general, valoserdin is inexpensive, quite effective, despite its advanced age, and quite safe, which, based on its combined merits, received a place in our rating.

Signs of depression: if you notice 5 or more symptoms from the following list that do not go away for 2 or more weeks, consult a doctor immediately!

• Bad mood;
• altered sleep: intermittent, restless, with early awakening;
• hobbies disappeared, previously interesting things became uninteresting;
• difficulty concentrating;
• it is difficult to choose from several options and make a decision;
• lethargy, lethargy;
• constant feeling of guilt, own uselessness;
• it is difficult to “get moving”, apathy;
• change in appetite: loss of desire to eat or constant “eating”

1 Afobazole

Optimal combination of effectiveness and safety
Country Russia
Average price: 378 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Calms, reduces anxiety, normalizes the neuropsychic state when trying to quit smoking or “quit” alcohol, during PMS. Improves sleep if problems falling asleep are caused by unpleasant thoughts. It is combined with alcoholic drinks, which allows you not to attract undue attention to yourself at family and friendly celebrations. Do not take during pregnancy, breastfeeding and under 18 years of age. Due to the fact that the quality auxiliary component(filler) tablets contain lactose and should not be used by people intolerant to this substance. In general, this is an extremely small list of contraindications for a sedative, so Afobazol ranks for its combination of effectiveness and safety worthy place in our rating.

The best herbal products

No matter how effective modern pharmacology is, traditional herbal remedies also have many fans. This has its own logic: the effect of herbal medicines is usually milder, often such drugs have a wider age range and a smaller list of possible side effects. However, it must be remembered that herbal products are more allergenic than synthetic ones: herbs never contain only one active ingredient, and the more complex the composition, the higher the likelihood of allergies. Herbal medicine is, in principle, contraindicated for those suffering from any allergic pathology, ranging from hay fever to bronchial asthma. Many, of course, ignore this rule, and undesirable consequences do not always occur, but we are obliged to warn.

4 Positive

Multi-component herbal complex to support the nervous system
Country Russia
Average price: 660 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

The natural plant complex “Positive” is intended to stabilize the nervous system under conditions of increased psycho-emotional stress. Helps to remain calm in particularly difficult situations, eliminates feelings of groundless anxiety, improves sleep at night and mood during the day. The product contains a number of effective natural extracts - ginseng root, Eleutherococcus senticosus and Ginkgo biloba, which have mild antidepressant and tonic properties.

“Positive” is produced in the form of small gelatin capsules, which should be taken in the morning with meals. The course of treatment is at least 14 days. A repeat course is possible after a 1-2 month break. Strict contraindications There is no dietary supplement for taking, however, in case of serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system, high blood pressure or while expecting a child, it is better to avoid using this drug.

3 Motherwort Forte Evalar

Mild sedative + restorative
Country Russia
Average price: 291 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

One of the most popular and time-tested natural sedatives based on motherwort extract not only has a sedative effect, but also restorative effect on the body. One Motherwort Forte tablet from the Evalar company contains a daily dose of magnesium carbonate and vitamin B6, which helps to quickly relieve the feeling emotional stress, removes anxiety and irritability. In addition, the drug helps to gently reduce blood pressure, strengthens the heart muscle and acts as a gentle muscle relaxant. The undoubted “advantage” of the drug is that it is not addictive even with a long period of therapy.

The recommended dosage (unless the attending physician has prescribed another prescription) is 1-2 tablets. per day, taken with meals. Contraindications include pregnancy, peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum, as well as erosive gastritis in the acute stage. Sold without a prescription.

2 Persen

The best natural sleeping pill
Country: Slovenia
Average price: 360 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

The composition of this product is traditional and simple: extract of valerian, lemon balm and peppermint. However, this combination, judging by reviews, is very effective as a sleeping pill. But you need to use it during the day with caution, especially if you drive a car: such side effects like lethargy and lethargy, which are characteristic, however, of any remedy based on valerian. However, for adults, the choice of sedatives that do not affect the reaction is quite large, but the fact that the drug can be used by children starting from the age of three is an undoubted advantage of this medicine, making it the best in its category.

1 Novo-passit

The best remedy with anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect
Country: Czech Republic
Average price: 206 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

It would seem that this remedy has a place among synthetic drugs due to the presence of guaifenesin in it. Like diphenhydramine, which was developed as an antiallergic drug and is now used primarily as a sleep aid and sedative, guaifenesin was patented in 1012 as an antitussive drug and is now used as an anxiety reliever. However, this substance natural origin and is extracted from the bark of the guaiac tree, which allowed Novopassit to take its place in the ranking as the best herbal preparation with an anxiolytic effect. Because its main components are entirely natural: rhizomes and roots of valerian, lemon balm, St. John's wort, hawthorn, passionflower, hops, elderberry. Contraindications include age under 12 years, allergy to the components of the drug. Relative contraindication– pregnancy.

The best homeopathic remedies

Official science considers homeopathy ineffective - a recent verdict of a commission of the Russian Academy of Sciences recognized it as a pseudoscience. However, these remedies also have their fans, which prompted us to highlight the most famous homeopathic sedatives in a separate section of the rating. Without discussing issues of effectiveness, we can say that at least a homeopathic medicine cannot cause harm.

4 Calm Tablets

The most affordable sedative homeomedicine for adults
Country Russia
Average price: 81 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.5

A sedative for adults with the self-explanatory name “Calm” is available in the form of sublingual tablets that can be taken without drinking water. This inexpensive homeomedicine is prescribed for increased excitability central nervous system, irritability, insomnia, frequent migraines, as well as neuroses accompanying cardiovascular disorders. Not addictive. “Calm” should be taken in the morning, a quarter of an hour before breakfast, without chewing or swallowing. Daily dose – 1 tablet for 1-2 months. In stressful situations, it is recommended to take it more frequently, but not more than 3 times a day.

This drug should not be used to treat children under 18 years of age. It is also contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. Patients with congenital lactase deficiency - with caution. Average price for homeopathic tablets“Calm down” does not exceed 90 rubles, which allows us to call this product the best in terms of affordability in its category.

3 Homeostresses

An effective sedative, but there are contraindications
Country: France
Average price: 373 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

French lozenges "Homeostres" based on the herb belladonna and borax capulata (also known in our country as "wolfsroot") are a multicomponent homeopathic medicine to combat anxiety, irritability and insomnia. The drug has a fairly strong effect on the nervous system, so it has a limited period of administration - no more than one week. Maximum daily norm makes up 6 tablets, which are recommended to be slowly dissolved in the mouth, 2 pieces at a time. three times a day.

It should be noted that the composition, in addition to active substances, includes lactose and sucrose. Therefore, people with increased level blood sugar (diabetics of the 1st and 2nd types), as well as those who have been diagnosed with hypolactasia, should use Homeostres with extreme caution. The drug is prescribed only to adult patients. It is contraindicated for children, pregnant and lactating women.

2 Rescue Remedy spray

"First aid" for stress. The most convenient way to use
Country: UK
Average price: 1293 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

The action of the homeopathic remedy produced by the British pharmaceutical company A. Nelson & Co. Limited is based on Bach flower homeopathy - a direction of alternative therapy that helps the body with nervous overstrain. In Russia, the brand’s drugs have undergone mandatory registration by the Ministry of Health, so their use is officially permitted.

Thanks to its non-standard release form, the Rescue Remedy sublingual spray has the most quick action, which is especially important for restoring the emotional background in stressful situations. Available in bottles of 10 and 20 ml. The recommended daily dose is at least 4 sprays per day. The composition includes grape alcohol, so the spray is contraindicated for children under 3 years of age. Special influence small doses of the drug for drivers or workers in other areas requiring increased attention, was not identified. According to user reviews, "Rescue Remedy" is an effective " ambulance", which can save our nervous system in moments of difficult circumstances.

1 Tenoten

Best homeopathic sedative
Country Russia
Average price: 217 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

According to the instructions, the drug has antidepressant, antiasthenic (reduces fatigue) and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects. Also, according to the manufacturer, the product strengthens the central nervous system, improves attention and memory and increases the body's resistance to stress. Approved for use in children over 3 years of age.

The best soothing herbal teas

Use herbal infusions to relieve feelings of tension, anxiety and sleep problems is one of the most ancient ways to strengthen “frayed” nerves. Despite the fact that these drinks are completely natural and contain only plant extracts, it should be remembered that in case of overdose they can cause serious pathologies requiring urgent hospitalization. Therefore, before taking any soothing herbal teas, be sure to consult with your doctor so as not to cause further harm to your health.

3 Herbal tea “Calming with lemon balm”

Inexpensive, natural, broad-spectrum phytocollection
Country Russia
Average price: 152 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Since ancient times, lemon balm has been considered one of the most effective plants for treatment. various pathologies nervous system. Tea with this aromatic herb has a mild sedative effect and also relieves muscle spasms (for example, during critical days among women). Herbal infusion with lemon balm is indicated for men with erectile dysfunction, it correct technique has a beneficial effect on reproductive function and reduces increased sexual excitability.

In addition to the main component, the herbal collection includes mint leaves, motherwort, hop fruit, valerian root, rose hips and hawthorn. This herbal preparation has practically no contraindications, but it should be used with caution by people with a tendency to allergic reactions to herbs. “Herbal tea with lemon balm” goes on sale in the form of dry raw materials in 75 g bags. To prepare one serving, 1 table is enough. spoons of crushed plants, brewed with a glass of boiling water.

2 Phytosedan

Excellent herbal remedy as part of complex therapy
Country Russia
Average price: 76 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.7

The soothing collection “Fitosedan” is available in disposable filter bags, which should be brewed with boiling water and drunk half a glass twice a day before meals. It is recommended to take the drug in a course of 2-4 weeks, if necessary re-treatment consultation with a doctor is required. Part natural remedy includes motherwort herb (almost half of the total volume), 20% hop cones, 15% peppermint leaves and the same amount of valerian root. All these medicinal plants are distinguished by their ability to reduce the excitability of the central nervous system and have a moderate sedative and antispasmodic effect.

As part of complex therapy, the collection helps to effectively combat increased irritability and neuroses. However, when long-term use and non-compliance with dosages, “Fitosedan” can provoke a decrease in psychomotor reactions and loss of concentration, which should be taken into account by those who spend a lot of time behind the wheel.

1 Enerwood Valery tea drink

The best combination of pleasant taste and benefits for the body
Country Russia
Average price: 330 rub.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Teas and natural drinks from Enerwood are well known to many adherents of a healthy lifestyle and those who prefer to support wellness with the help of “gifts of nature”. Calming tea drink Valery optimally combines taste and benefits. It contains herbs that have long been known for their mild sedative effect- motherwort and chamomile, and thanks to the addition of cinnamon and pieces of dried apples, the tea acquires an incredibly pleasant and bright aroma. The raw materials underlying this herbal product are environmentally safe and high concentration useful substances, since it was collected at the peak of its biological activity.

According to reviews, Valery tea promotes sound sleep, relieves nervous tension, and also helps to maintain adequacy and calm in stressful situations (for example, during checks at work or exams in educational institution). To achieve maximum effect, the course of taking the herbal mixture should range from 10 days to 2 months.

The rhythm of our life can unsettle even the most stress-resistant person. The delicate and sensitive nervous system is especially affected. She reacts with neuroses, arrhythmia, depression, insomnia and serious mental breakdowns.

What to do? Hide from reality by running away to quiet villages? Why, when there are pharmacies. The world of pharmaceuticals offers a variety of calming tablets for nerves to help people. How to choose suitable remedy without harm to health? Let's figure it out.

Modern life is full of worries and stress, how can we help?

Although many anti-anxiety medications are over-the-counter and do not require a doctor's prescription, do not take these medications lightly! Such medications can cause serious complications and negatively affect human health.

You can independently prescribe a sedative if the ailment is temporary, caused by taking exams, an emergency situation at work, noisy or important event. But even in this case, you should be aware of a number of contraindications when taking anti-anxiety medications is prohibited or requires special caution:

Pregnancy. Almost every woman during this difficult period faces nervous shocks, the causes of which are perestroika hormonal levels. It is extremely contraindicated for an expectant mother to take any chemical medications to relieve anxiety. And be sure to get your doctor's permission to use any medicines.

Mild sedatives are allowed during pregnancy plant origin. Created on the basis of motherwort or valerian.

Individual intolerance. Many people suffer from congenital allergies to the components that make up sedatives. If this person If there is even the slightest tendency to allergic manifestations, the appropriate medicine for nerves should be selected especially carefully.

Childhood. Mothers need to know that it is strictly forbidden for young children to be given anti-anxiety medications without a pediatrician’s prescription. They are also prohibited from being used for preventive purposes if the baby does not have neurological or psychiatric problems.

Children's hysterics and whims are not a reason to raid the pharmacy in search of a sedative for a little deaf person. All such medications for children are prescribed only by a doctor!

Traumatic brain injuries. Doctors strongly discourage taking anti-anxiety medications after various (even minor) head injuries. Doctors are convinced that taking such medications provokes the development of dangerous adverse reactions. Tablets that calm the nervous system should not be taken by persons diagnosed with the following diseases:

• epilepsy;
• brain tumors;
• alcohol and drug addiction.

All remedies designed to restore nerves are a large group of different medications that differ in their effects on the nervous system. Their main task is to restore balance between the centers of inhibition/excitation.

According to their pharmacology, all anti-anxiety medications are divided into four large classes. Let's get to know them.

Tranquilizers

Drugs in this group are the oldest sedative drugs. The group's name comes from Greek words meaning "dissolution of anxiety." Such drugs are also called anxiolytics. The group of modern tranquilizers includes more than 100 drugs.

The main task of these medications is to relieve depression, fear, anxiety and panic.. Tranquilizers have the following effects on humans:

1. Anticonvulsant. Relief of convulsive activity.
2. Muscle relaxant. Reduced muscle tension levels.
3. Anxiolytic. Reduced levels of anxiety and tension.
4. Hypnotic. Restoring sleep, increasing its duration and quality.
5. Sedative. Reducing psychomotor overexcitation by stopping the speed of mental and motor reactions.
6. Vegetostabilizing. Normalization of the activity of the autonomic system: stabilization of pressure, heart rate, decreased sweating.

All of the above effects different drugs may be stated to varying degrees. This must be taken into account when choosing a tranquilizer.

TO important feature Such drugs include the lack of their effect on the cognitive functions of the body. They also do not act on stabilization mental state. Tranquilizers are helpless in the fight against hallucinations and delusional ideas.

Therefore, the main indications for the use of tranquilizers are:

• acute stress;
• withdrawal syndrome;
• VSD (vegetative-vascular dystonia);
• panic and anxiety disorders;
• obsessive-compulsive disorder;
• neuroses accompanied by insomnia and fears;
• anxiety before major surgery.

A good sedative for the nerves of a number of tranquilizers has a potentiating effect. These medications enhance the effect of sleeping pills and painkillers.

The most effective tranquilizers include benzodiazepines. But they are addictive. Modern drugs have a more gentle effect and do not have side effects.

Popular tranquilizers

Sedative medications

The mildest sedatives in their effects. The name itself (translated from Latin, sedation means “calm”) speaks of the gentle effect of drugs on the body.

Sedatives excellently tolerated and non-addictive. They are prescribed by doctors for children, pregnant women and the elderly.

If you come to the pharmacy and ask what to drink for nerves and stress, the pharmacist will offer you sedative medications. Such drugs can be taken until the problem is completely eliminated. They are not addictive.

Sedative drugs have the following effects on: human body:

1. Reduce feelings of anxiety.
2. Helps normalize sleep, making it restful and deep.
3. Strengthen the effects of other drugs (sleeping pills, painkillers).
4. Improves the body's autonomic functions (stabilizes blood pressure and heart rate).
5. They stimulate excitation processes (or stop them) that occur in the cerebral cortex.
6. Stabilize the functioning of higher nervous activity. Render beneficial influence on the functioning of the central nervous system.

Sedative pills for nerves and stress: list of names

Neuroleptics

Or antipsychotics are the strongest, most powerful sedative for nerves. Such drugs appeared in the world of pharmaceuticals relatively recently.

All drugs in this series have a strong suppressive effect on productive symptoms. Such medications are removed from the patient:

• delusional, obsessive ideas;
• hallucinations (visual/auditory);
• behavioral disorders (aggression, mania, agitation).

Neuroleptics are prescribed by doctors to treat serious psychoemotional disorders(autism, schizophrenia, emotional flattening, desocialization, severe neuroses, psychoses).

The ban is justified by the fact that all drugs of this series have serious side effects. This is expressed in the appearance of muscle stiffness, tremor, hypersalivation (salivation), oral hyperkinesis (convulsions of the tongue, cheek muscles).

Name of antipsychotic sedative tablets

Normotimics

This psychotropic drugs, the main task of which is to regulate mood in people with a diagnosed mental disorder. In addition to stabilizing the emotional background, mood stabilizers (or thymoisoleptics) reduce the risk of a possible relapse of the disease.

Mood stabilizers have the following effects:

• relieve attacks of irritability;
• reduce impulsivity, quarrelsomeness and temper;
• remove the effect of dysphoria (decreased mood) in those suffering from mental illness.

Normotimics are used for complex therapy in cases of diagnosed severe disorders. This is schizophrenia affective disorders, affective insanity.

Thymoisoleptics are based on lithium and carbazepine derivatives, lamotrigine and valproate. You should be especially careful when taking these medications.

Regulatory medications are taken under strict medical supervision. Abrupt cessation of the use of drugs of this group leads to rapid emergence affective state.

To understand what calming pills the most effective in this category, you need to be a doctor or the patient yourself. These drugs can only be purchased with a doctor's prescription.

List of mood stabilizers

Calming homeopathy

It is best to take anti-anxiety medications only as prescribed by a doctor. But there is a subgroup of funds that you can focus on Special attention. This homeopathic medicines, created on the basis of plant components:

• Notta;
• Leovit;
• Sedalia;
• Calm down;
• Gelarium;
• Neurosed;
• Nervochel;
• Avena comp;
• Edas 306 and 111;
• Valerianahel.

It is better to dissolve such drugs slowly by placing the tablet under the tongue. The active substances, absorbed into the sublingual veins, begin to act instantly.

Remember that the quality of human life primarily depends on the emotional background. But also abuse, unreasonably accept any sedatives is fraught with deterioration in health. Everything should be competent and in moderation.

Today's pace of life leaves virtually no chance for a person to do without medications, including sedatives.

Many turn this into a personal problem, not wanting to share it not only with their loved ones, but without even trying to get qualified advice from specialists, hoping to drink something soothing “for a nervous breakdown” on the recommendation of a pharmacist or pharmacist from the nearest pharmacy.

Meanwhile, a huge amount of information on this issue is offered by thematic forums and specialized websites on the Internet.

Anticipating the exorbitant costs for our readers' wallets on expensive but fashionable sedatives, we offer a review of sedatives of a wide variety of price ranges and approximately similar strengths.

Givers of peace

Anti-anxiety drugs are also called sedatives.

• They are designed to enhance inhibition in the nervous system and weaken excitation in it.
• In parallel with pacifying the violence of the subcortex: irritability, aggressiveness, quarrelsomeness, cursing, tendency to tears.
• These remedies also put the autonomic nervous system in order: they slow down the heartbeat, reduce sweating, hand tremors, and ease intestinal spasms.
• Another big advantage of sedatives is that they help with falling asleep. While not hypnotics and not causing a slowdown in the rhythm of the cerebral cortex, these drugs nevertheless normalize physiological sleep and make it easier to fall asleep, removing increased sensitivity to external or internal stimuli.

In combination with sedatives, such drugs enhance their effect strong tablets, as sleeping pills, neuroleptics, tranquilizers, painkillers. Therefore, by combining these medications with sedatives, their dosages can be reduced and side effects reduced.

Sedatives are used in the treatment of neurasthenia and neuroses. As an aid, strong sedatives are suitable for eliminating sleep disorders. In combinations, drugs are used to treat early stages hypertension, neuroses of the cardiovascular system, menopausal syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome.

Anti-anxiety medications without prescriptions

Ideally, any sedative for nerves should be prescribed by a doctor. After all, behind an ordinary nervous breakdown there may be the beginning of a serious mental disorder, and ordinary irritability can hide a hormonal imbalance or a serious illness of internal organs.

However, it is common among people to buy and take sedatives on their own, the list of which is expanding every year. Therefore, it is better to familiarize readers in detail with the features of various sedatives offered by pharmacies today.

Medicines from the sedative group have a small number of side effects, which occur relatively rarely. Rebound and withdrawal syndromes are not typical for sedatives; they do not cause addiction or drug dependence. Therefore, most sedative medications are sold in pharmacy chains without a prescription.

Names of the best sedatives

Effective herbal sedatives

Preparations based on herbal raw materials are as safe as possible, environmentally friendly, and place less strain on the pancreas, bile ducts and liver. Humanity has accumulated thousands of years of experience in herbal treatment. nervous disorders. Of course, today's capabilities of chemical analysis of plant materials fully confirm the effectiveness of both single-component medicinal herbal products and herbal infusions.

Preparations based on valerian are prepared from rhizomes and roots, less often leaves and stems. Alcohol tincture, tablets and extract of valerian, Valevigran (capsules), briquettes from the rhizome, filter bags for making tea reduce nervous excitability, improve sleep, enhance the effect of sleeping pills, and reduce intestinal spasms. Alcohol tincture is more effective than tablets. Forty drops may work in an 80-kilogram man suffering from neurasthenia, provided he is not an alcoholic or taking psychotropic drugs. High dosages can slow down the heartbeat and even cause bradycardia.

• Medicines based on passionflower incarnate(passion flowers). This vine is used to facilitate falling asleep and increase the depth of sleep, in the complex treatment of neurasthenia (unmotivated fears, anxiety, syndrome obsessive states, increased irritability). These effects are realized due to the alkaloids and flavonoids contained in the passionflower herb. Passionflower also has an antispasmodic and mild anticonvulsant effect (can reduce trembling of the hands and head). Also based on this herb, medicines for menopause have been created (Alora in tablets and syrup), which, in addition to the sedative effect, reduce heartbeat and help with headaches.
• Sedatives from motherwort– this is an alcohol tincture and lily of the valley-leonurus drops, as well as motherwort herb or tablets with motherwort extract.
• Peony tincture is very effective for neurasthenia and vegetative-vascular dystonia.
• (tablets Negrustin, Neuroplant, Deprim, etc., see instructions in the article) combine the properties of a sedative and.

Alvogen Relax (dietary supplement) Valerian, passionflower, hawthorn, 24 caps. 200-280 rub.	Motherwort extract 10 tables 20 rub.	Lily of the valley-motherwort drops	Peony tincture	Peony extract 30 tab. 60-70 rub.
Negrustin St. John's wort extract	Neuroplant St. John's wort extract 20 pcs. 200 rub.	Deprim St. John's wort extract 30 tablets. 150-180 rub. Deprim forte 20 caps. 240 rub.	St. John's wort herb 30-50 rub. 20 sachets	Motherwort grass 30-50 rub. 20 sachets

Combined herbal sedatives

Good herbal calming tablets are obtained from combinations of plant materials. Collections allow you to summarize the effects of different medicinal plants and complement one with another, reducing the dosage of each component.

Phytosed Ingredients: a mixture of motherwort, hops, oats, lemon balm, coriander, sweet clover on an alcohol basis. Action: Relieves mental stress and anxiety, improves sleep, compensates increased fatigue. In addition to capsules, the drug is available in the form of an alcohol tincture. Contraindications: The drug is contraindicated in cases of reduced blood clotting, breastfeeding. Undesirable for pregnant women and those who drive vehicles. Prescribed orally, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) in a small amount of water 3-4 times a day and 1 time before bedtime. The course of treatment is from 10 to 30 days. Shake before use.

Phytosedan 2 and 3 Phytosedan 2 and 3 50-70 rub. 20 filter bags or 50 g. collection The collection contains: Phytosedan 2 – motherwort herb, hops, valerian, licorice roots Phytosedan 3 - sweet clover herb, oregano herb, valerian rhizomes, motherwort herb, thyme herb. Herbal infusions have an antispasmodic and calming effect. Indicated: for sleep disorders, arterial hypertension (in complex treatment), increased nervous excitability, migraine, neuroses,. Contraindicated: in case of individual intolerance to the medicinal herbs included in the composition. Side effects: allergic reactions. Dosage: 2 tbsp. spoons are poured with 1 cup of boiling water, heated in a water bath for 15 minutes, cooled for 45-60 minutes, filtered, adjusted to 200 ml. boiled water, take 1/2 or 1/5 cup half an hour before meals 4 times a day.

Persen and Persen Forte They differ - in Persen forte 125 mg. valerian, and Persen contains 50 mg of valerian, the rest is identical. Over-the-counter drug. Ingredients: dry extract of valerian, lemon balm, peppermint. Indications: prescribed for irritability, increased nervous excitability, difficulty falling asleep or shallow sleep. Contraindicated in case of fructose intolerance, low blood pressure, inflammation bile ducts, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, children under 3 years old for tablets, up to 12 years old for capsules. Side effects: allergies, with long-term use- constipation Dosage: 2-3 times a day, 1-2 capsules. or 2-3 tablets, for insomnia, 1 r/day an hour before bedtime. You should not take Persen, Persen Night and Persen Forte for more than 1.5-2 months.

Novo-passit table 10 pieces. 170 RUR, 30 pcs. 350-380 rub. solution 100 ml 170 rub., 200 ml. 270 rub. Ingredients: valerian rhizomes, lemon balm herb, St. John's wort, passionflower, hawthorn leaves and flowers, hop fruit, elderberry with the addition of guaifenesin. A mixture of medicinal herbs has a calming effect, guaifenesin removes fears and suppresses anxiety. Indications: The drug is prescribed for mild forms of neurasthenia, sleep disorders and headaches due to overwork or stress. For manager's syndrome, insomnia, migraine, menopause (see), itchy dermatoses caused by psychological stress. Contraindications: children under 12 years of age, with myasthenia gravis, with a tendency to allergic manifestations, with caution when acute diseases Gastrointestinal tract, liver, head injuries, epilepsy. Side effects of the drug: lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, allergies, stool instability, allergic reactions, muscle weakness, fatigue, exanthema. Dosage: 3 times a day, 1 tablet or 5 ml. syrup before meals, if nausea occurs, it is better to take during meals.

Dormiplant 50 pcs. 350 rub. Ingredients: valerian rhizome extract, lemon balm, ethanol. Helps with difficulty falling asleep and nervousness. Contraindications: children under 6 years old, increased sensitivity, renal failure, pregnancy and lactation, reduces the speed of psychomotor reactions - not recommended when driving. Side effects: allergic reactions. Dosage: 2 times a day, 2 tablets for nervous excitability, 2 tablets. half an hour before bedtime if you have difficulty falling asleep.

Liquid forms based on alcohol solutions are used in drops dissolved in water

Valosedan- used to inhibit the central nervous system during neuroses or stress. The effect of the drug is enhanced by small doses of sodium barbital. In addition, the medicine contains tinctures of hawthorn, rhubarb, hops, valerian extract, and ethyl alcohol.
Valocormid- the drug of choice for cardiac neuroses with bradycardia (pulse rate less than 60). A medicine based on tinctures of lily of the valley, belladonna, valerian, menthol and sodium bromide.
Valoserdin- a mixture of phenobarbital, ethyl ester of bromoisovaleric acid, oregano and peppermint oils. In addition to the calming effect, the medicine reduces the heart rate, relieves intestinal spasms. It is used for cardioneurosis with heart pain and increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, intestinal colic, and sleep disorders. Available without a prescription.
Sedariston- (St. John's wort, valerian, lemon balm) - an effective drug for vegetative manifestations of neuroses.
Nervoflux- prescribed for chronic stress and insomnia. This is a herbal tea mixture consisting of orange blossom, lavender, mint leaves, licorice root, valerian rhizome extract and hop cones.

Calm, just calm

About twenty years ago, bearded stories about how bromine tincture is poured into army tea in order to eliminate the nervousness and excessive sexuality of the defenders of the Motherland were no less popular than the children's cartoon about Carlson, whose favorite saying was a phrase calling for people to remain calm, since the matter is generally everyday. Since the author of the story about the baby and Carlson did not write anything about bromine, we will take on the task of filling the gap.

Bromides (bromine-based sedatives) help enhance inhibitory processes in the brain and balance excitation and inhibition. These are inexpensive drugs, often in the form of mixtures or drops.

If these drugs are taken uncontrollably, for a long time and in high dosages, you can get poisoning known as bromism. Its main manifestations are a dry cough, lacrimation, snot and skin rash, reminiscent of acne vulgaris.

Funds from other groups

Magnesia- 25% solution of magnesium sulfate, known as magnesia and an ancient remedy for hypertensive crises and increased intracranial pressure, when administered into a vein, depending on the dose, it can cause a calming effect or work as a hypnotic. The solution also relieves spasms of smooth muscles, reduces pain in the intestines and uterus. In case of overdose, it can cause poisoning, which is treated with calcium chloride.

Homeopathic sedatives

Soothing homeopathy is represented mainly by mixtures of herbs with the addition of sweeteners. Since drugs are most often recommended to be absorbed in the mouth, the active ingredients are quickly absorbed into the sublingual veins and the drugs begin to work almost immediately from the start of administration.

Calm down	Valerianahel	Avena comp	Sedalia	Edas 306 and Edas 111
Gelarium	Nervochel	Leovit	Notta	Neurosed

Many people from time to time face various depressions and fears, which as a result can lead to serious mental disorders.

These disorders can cause memory impairment, provoke increased irritability and anxiety.

For this reason, you should promptly take special pills and other medications that will help relieve all symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression and normalize the state of the nervous system.

Why is stress so dangerous for humans?

Stress is a complex reaction of the same type, which is the body’s response to conflict situations, extreme influences, external stimuli.

1. Motherwort tincture. This herbal remedy reduces the feeling of excitability and has a lowering effect on heart rate.
2. Valerian. Helps with insomnia, eliminates intestinal spasms and relieves nervous excitability.
3. Citalopram. Helps eliminate depression, irritation, nervousness, stress. During pregnancy, it is taken in extreme cases.
4. Phytosedan. This is a sedative consisting of hops, valerian, licorice root, mint, and motherwort.
5. . Prescribed for stress, to eliminate depression, anxiety, and fear. During pregnancy, it is taken in extreme cases.

Medicines for children

Medicines that help with childhood stress, nervousness, fatigue and depression:

Stress, neuroses, depression are serious disorders nervous system, which must be treated immediately after their appearance. Moreover, pharmacies now have a large assortment of medications and herbal preparations for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.

Rhythm modern life can throw even the most resilient person out of balance. Constant haste, encounters with aggression, anger, irritation - all this negatively affects the nervous system. The latter simply cannot withstand such stress. As a result, various neuroses, depressions, and nervous breakdowns occur. But there is no need to wait for such serious consequences. After all modern medicine proposed many drugs that can promptly eliminate the symptoms of systematic stress. You can buy anti-nerve pills at any pharmacy. However, how to choose the most effective ones from a wide range?

Important warning!

It is necessary to clearly understand that pills for nerves and stress should only be prescribed by a doctor. It is highly not recommended to take such medications on your own. They can cause dangerous consequences for the human body.

It is allowed to use medications if the discomfort is temporary. For example, if these are worries about entrance exams or upcoming wedding. But in the case when stress and depression are observed a long period, you definitely need to see a doctor. Independent selection of medications is strictly prohibited.

Types of drugs

Tablets for nerves and stress are a broad group of medications that provide positive influence on the activity of the nervous system. They ensure restoration of the balance between the processes of excitation and inhibition.

By pharmacological effects all nerve pills are divided into groups:

1. Tranquilizers. Such drugs relieve anxiety, emotional discomfort, and fear. However, they do not impair cognitive functions. A person is able to speak, think, perceive information. The drugs do not cause various psychological manifestations (hallucinations, delusions). This group includes medications: Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Lorazepam, Bromazepam, Phenazepam, Atarax. However, such drugs can be addictive. That is why tranquilizers can only be used under strict medical supervision and in short courses. Sometimes they can cause side effects such as muscle weakness, finger tremors, and slow mental reactions.
2. Sedatives. These are medicines that are made from bromine or plants. Compared to the group described above, they have less pronounced sedative properties. These drugs have a gentle effect on the human body. In addition, they have virtually no side effects. The most popular medicines are based on motherwort, lemon balm, and valerian rhizomes. Sedatives are often taken for palpitations and hypertension. IN this group includes the following medications: “Validol”, “Valerian”, “Barboval”, “Valocordin”.
3. Neuroleptics. These are very strong pills for nerves and stress. List of drugs included in this group: Sonapax, Tiapride, Azaleptin. Such medications are used in psychiatric practice. They are prescribed by a doctor for serious illnesses.
4. Normotimic medications. Psychotropic medications. They are aimed at stabilizing the mood of sick people. Such drugs can soften the phases of mental disorders and inhibit the development of attacks. Prominent representatives of the group are the drugs “Carbamazepine”, “Oxcarbazepine”, “Lamotrigine”, “Sodium Valproate”, “Risperidone”, “Olanzapine”, “Quetiapine”.

Contraindications to taking sedatives

It is important to understand that not all people are allowed to take anti-nerve pills. It is best to consult your doctor before using such medications.

The following conditions require special attention and caution:

1. Pregnancy. Many women face anxiety and stress while carrying a child. However, such people should not take pills or brew potions. Sedative medications should be prescribed by your doctor. As a rule, products based on valerian and motherwort are allowed.
2. Individual sensitivity. If a person has a tendency to allergies, then sedative medications should be selected very carefully. It is necessary to carefully study the instructions and be sure to consult a doctor.
3. Childhood. It is strictly forbidden to independently use sedatives for children. Such medications can be prescribed by a doctor only in the case of psychological illnesses. You should absolutely not use sedatives for children whose emotional state and nervous system are in order. In addition, we should not forget that all guys can be capricious and throw tantrums. Such manifestations are not a reason to use medications.
4. Traumatic brain injuries. Not recommended for use sedatives when mechanical damage heads. Doctors say that these drugs often provoke adverse reactions.

Calming pills for nerves should not be taken by people who have been diagnosed with:

• brain tumors;
• epilepsy;
• drug and alcohol addiction.

The best pills for nerves

Most effective drugs The doctor will be able to select it after reading the medical history, finding out the causes of the ailment and analyzing the contraindications of medications. Below are popular nerve pills.

List of the best drugs:

• "Afobazole".
• "Validol".
• "Valoserdin."
• "Glycine".
• "Nitroglycerine".
• "Donormil."
• "Persen."
• "Phenozepam".
• "Novo-Passit".
• "Tenoten."
• "Phenibut."
• "Cytoflavin".

Range effective means very extensive. Finding a safe and high-quality medicine is not easy. Therefore, when thinking about which nerve pills can relieve anxiety, be sure to study their instructions. For example, strong medications are strictly contraindicated for people whose activities require concentration. They can carry real threat for human life.

Medicine "Afobazol"

The active substance of the drug is a selective anxiolytic. This remedy reduces the mental discomfort characteristic of anxiety states, eliminates concern, irritability, negative premonitions, fears. The medicine perfectly relieves the effects of overexertion. It eliminates tearfulness, timidity, helps to get rid of insomnia and unreasonable fears. The drug "Afobazol" allows the patient to relax.

In addition, the medication has a beneficial effect on general state. It corrects cardiovascular, muscular, sensory, respiratory and digestive disorders caused by somatic problems. The drug is able to cope with some autonomic disorders such as dizziness, sweating, dry mouth. The medicine provides concentration and has a beneficial effect on memory.

A positive effect can be observed 5-7 days after the start of therapy. The medicine is usually prescribed at 30 mg per day. This dose is taken in 3 doses. Therapy can last 2 weeks. In some cases it is extended to 3 months.

The drug "Persen"

These are quite effective pills for nerves. The name of the drug is well known to the population, since the medicine is very popular. After all, it has a minimum of contraindications. In addition, the medicine is made from plant components.

The medicine has a mild sedative effect. It effectively eliminates irritability, significantly improves mood and helps the patient calm down. The medication effectively copes with agitation and psycho-emotional stress. It relieves insomnia. At the same time, it does not provoke drowsiness during the day.

The drug "Tenoten"

Calming pills are great homeopathic remedy. They cope well with anxiety, anxiety, eliminate excessive irritability, emotional lability.

The drug "Tenoten" helps improve memory and concentration. This drug increases the body's resistance to various stresses.

The drug is prescribed 4 times a day, 1-2 tablets. The pill should be kept under the tongue until it is completely dissolved. It is recommended to carry out this procedure 30 minutes before eating. Treatment with Tenoten can last from 1 to 3 months.

Phenibut product

Such calming tablets for nerves will provide an excellent effect. They contain active substance- tranquilizer.

The medicine helps cope with fear, anxiety, and feelings of tension. In addition, the product improves sleep. The medication "Phenibut" can relieve the patient from headaches, irritability, and emotional lability.

The drug perfectly improves performance, attention, memory, and speed of sensorimotor reactions.

The patient is prescribed 250-500 mg of the drug three times a day. This therapy can last 1-1.5 months.

Medicine "Phenazepam"

These are very strong nerve pills. The drug is a tranquilizer. The drug perfectly eliminates anxiety, fear, emotional instability, and increased irritability. The medicine effectively copes with various psychopathic, neurosis-like, neurotic conditions. Its use allows you to get rid of panic reactions and insomnia.

However, this remedy has an intense sedative effect. It is absolutely not recommended to use this medication without a doctor's prescription. This tool most often prescribed two to three times a day, 0.25-0.5 mg.

Conclusion

However, do not forget that all drugs have contraindications. In addition, they often cause unpleasant side effects. Therefore, be sure to consult your doctors before use.