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Everyone has their own phobias. Some cope with them thanks to psychotherapy, others through work on themselves. There are situations when only pills for fear will help.

Valerian extra - pills to help cope with fear

They affect the human nervous system. When choosing, you need to take into account the variety of fear, individual tolerance to drugs, the degree of development of phobia, etc. It is not recommended to self-medicate. This can make the situation worse. The specialist will select the most effective tool.

Indications for use of tablets

Tablets for fear are not recommended for regular use. Their main goal is to quickly suppress panic, but for a short time. With frequent use, they cause increased drowsiness, impaired coordination, impaired appetite and concentration of attention, decreased overall tone, negatively affect the liver.

Pills against fear need to be used when the patient has obsessive thoughts about suicide.   Some drugs have a sedative effect and help a person quickly recover.

Take medication when phobia is accompanied by nervous breakdowns, tantrums. They will also help prevent panic attacks.

Over-the-counter sedative tablets

They have a calming effect on the nervous system. A doctor’s prescription is not required for purchase. Made on a plant basis. Virtually no side effects. Recognized as the safest and most harmless. But in order to achieve the desired effect, a long course of treatment is necessary.

Popular components of sedatives:

• valerian;
• motherwort.

Comprehensive treatment is a great solution. But remember that sedatives lower your attention span. Be careful when driving a car or engaging in other activities that require increased care.

Sedatives will help in the initial phase of phobia. The average duration of treatment is 1-2 months. If no improvement has occurred during this period, consult your doctor for help.

Motherwort is part of most over-the-counter sedative pills

Available in tablet form. The composition includes valerian root and motherwort.

Valerian Functions:

• calm the nervous system;
• regulate the activity of the heart;
• relieve esophageal cramps;
• eliminate headaches.

Motherwort has an antipsychotic effect. Reduces the excitability of the nervous system, relieves the patient of convulsions, increases the strength of heart contractions.

Dosage - 2 tablets 3 times a day with meals. Duration of admission is 1 month. Not allowed for use by pregnant women and children.

The composition includes St. John's wort grass, passionflower, valerian root, leaves and flowers of hawthorn, hop cones, lemon balm grass (lemon mint), elderberry flowers and guaifenesin. It has an anti-anxiety and calming effect.

The drug is taken 3 times a day for 1 tsp. It can be consumed 30 minutes before the expected emotional stress. It is recommended to take with food. I drink in pure form or diluted in water.

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Tranquilizers

These are psychotropic drugs. Reduce the feeling of anxiety, suppress fears. Act quickly and efficiently. Their main disadvantage is addiction with prolonged use.   Therefore, after 1-1.5 months of use, doctors recommend reducing the dosage.

Tranquilizers have the following effects:

• anticonvulsant;
• anxiolytic;
• sedative.

Do not impair cognitive function. Do not affect manifestations of delirium. Do not eliminate hallucinations.

Chlordiazepoxide

A tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine series. It relaxes muscles, relieves feelings of anxiety and anxiety. Appointed in the case of obsessive states of a different nature.

It is used in an amount of 30 mg per day. For children, the daily norm does not exceed 20 mg per day.

Diazepam

Eliminates various types of anxiety in neurosis. Effective against phobias. Normalizes sleep. It is aimed at preventing panic attacks.

Available in the form of drops and tablets. The dosage in tablet form is 40 mg per day, in the drip - 60 mg.

It has antifobic and sleeping pills. It is used for all types of mental disorders. Effectively in the fight against phobic diseases. Stabilizes the autonomic nervous system.

Suppresses anxiety. Reduces psychomotor agitation. Apply 1 mg 3 times a day. Course duration no more than 10 days.

Lorazepam relieves symptoms of phobias and insomnia

Bromazepam

Designed for use in anxiety and tension. Eliminates anxiety syndrome, somatic complaints. Great for treating schizophrenia.

Dosage:

• 3 mg per day is enough;
• with exacerbation of mental disorder, the dose is increased to 6-12 mg.

Duration of admission is not more than 4 weeks. The tool causes addiction, therefore, if the admission rules are not followed, it can worsen a person’s condition.

It is indicated for the treatment of mild phobias and somatized disorders. If the disease is neglected, it will not have the desired effect. Eliminates the main symptoms: dizziness, increased pressure, nausea, excessive sweating.

The course of treatment is 1-2 months. Dosage 25-40 mg per day.

Atarax prescribed for mild forms of the disorder

Fenazepam

Highly active tranquilizer. It has an anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant effect. It is prescribed for psychopathic conditions, which are accompanied by fear, anxiety, increased irritability. It stops the obsessive state.

Reception is carried out in an amount of 1-3 mg per day. Available in tablet form.

Alprazolam

Most actively relieves panic attacks and nervousness. An effective remedy to eliminate strong anxieties. At the time of treatment reduces irritability.

It is administered intravenously at 0.25 mg per day. It is possible to increase the dose to 3 mg.

Relieves stress and cramps. It is indicated for strong feelings of anxiety and fear. Helps eliminate panic attacks.

Basic information about the tool:

• taken orally at 5-10 mg 3 times a day;
• the optimal effect is achieved after 3 weeks;
• it is forbidden to use more than 1 month.

Children under 3 years of age are prescribed half the adult daily dose. Children over 12 years of age can be given 4 mg three times a day.

Frizium will help with severe panic attacks

Oxylydine

After use, the patient becomes calm, balanced, less aggressive. The tool copes with various mental disorders.   Compatible with sleeping pills, enhances their effect.

Duration of admission is 2 months. Use inside 0.02 mg 3 times a day.

Triazolam

Contraindicated in pregnant women, breast-feeding, children under 18 years of age, hypersensitive. Helps to eliminate suicidal tendencies, depression, panic attacks.

The drug is administered orally at 125-250 mcg. The time of use is before bedtime. Raising the dose is not recommended.

Derivatives of benzodiazepine: mechanism of action and indications

Antidepressants

This is a group of drugs designed to treat depression. A prescription is required for purchase. Eliminate manifestations of apathy, anxiety, negative emotions. After application, the patient improves mood, emotional state. Performance appears.

The advantage of antidepressants is that they do not cause drowsiness or inhibition of movements. After taking them, addiction does not develop. The main disadvantage is that they develop their effect after 4 weeks.

The most popular and effective antidepressants:

• Bellataminal;
• Belloid
• Atropine;
• Quinine;
• Fluoxetine;
• Prozac
• Deprex
• Framex.

This name has metabolic psychostimulants. They activate the brain, improve mental activity, memory, concentration. It is responsible for the normalization of cerebral blood supply and the formation of resistance of brain cells to oxygen starvation.

Nootropics will help in the treatment of vascular dystonia, the presence of which causes depression, anxiety, fear, which subsequently turn into phobias.

The first results will be noticeable after a monthly course of admission.

Nootropil

The drug has a sedative effect on the central nervous system, improves microcirculation, motor and brain activity. It is indicated for psycho-organic syndrome in children. It normalizes mood swings, increases concentration, and eliminates behavioral disorders.

The first week, the dosage is 4-5 g per day. To maintain the condition, consume no more than 2.5 grams per day.

Piracetam

It is used for impaired speech, attention and memory due to excessive anxiety and fears. Helps overcome unrest. Normalizes the emotional state of a person. The drug is effective in other mental disorders.

The daily norm is 30 mg / kg.

Pyriditol

Eliminates weakness. It is banned for use by people with increased convulsive readiness.

Indications for use:

• protracted depressive state;
• psycho-organic syndrome;
• state of depression;
• impaired mental function.

May be used before public speaking. Compatible with antidepressants.

It is consumed 20 minutes after each meal. The last appointment - no later than 17 hours. A single dose for children is 0.05-0.1 gr, for adults - 0.2-0.3 gr. The course of treatment is from 2 to 6 months.

List of nootropic drugs

Antipsychotics

Assigned to those who suffer from schizophrenia, psychosis and hallucinations. Perfectly cope with uncontrolled panic attacks. Eliminate irritation, anxiety, fear. In the case of normal mental illness at an early stage, they are not recommended.

They have the following actions:

• sedative, sedative;
• anticonvulsant;
• anti-anxiety;
• muscle relaxant.

Prohibited for over-the-counter purchases.

Haloperidol

Antipsychotic, antipsychotic. It is indicated for acute psychoses, behavior disorders. Eliminates hallucinations and delusional, obsessive thoughts. It is prescribed for the rapid development of schizophrenia.

Available in the form of a solution and tablets. The dosage of the solution is 3-5 g three times a day. For children over 2 years old - 0.05 gr 2 times a day.

In the form of tablets is taken 30 minutes before a meal of 5 g. The number of receptions is 3-4. Children from 3 to 12 years old are given no more than 0.05 mg 2-3 times a day.

Triftazine

Helps deal with schizophrenia. It is indicated for other mental disorders that are accompanied by delusions and hallucinations.

It is taken orally at 0.005 g. After a week, the dose rises to 0.03-0.08 gr per day.

Antipsychotic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and behavioral disorders. It will speed up the healing process of the manic phase. Prevents the development of bipolar disorders.

Children under 18 are not assigned. Dosage indicated in the table on the package:

• at the initial stage - 15 mg once a day;
• with depressive psychosis 5-20 mg per day;
• for the elderly - 5 mg.

It is used regardless of the meal. Side effects: bloating, heart disorders, disorders of the nervous and immune systems.

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Normotimics

Highly specialized products. Prescribed to people who have manic tendencies and disorders. They treat hot temper, irritability, stabilize mood and emotional state.

Help cure panic attacks. The drug quickly suppresses depressive moods.   According to the warehouse, it is similar to antidepressants, but is used only in the last stages of phobias and diseases.

Lithium oxybate

The drug is necessary for the prevention of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Eliminates the manifestations of psychopathy and nervousness. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. The daily dose should not exceed 3 g. If taken as a preventive measure, 0.5 grams will be enough.

Valpromide

It can be used to prevent exacerbations of manic-depressive psychoses. Eliminates aggression, irritation, excessive excitability. It is banned for use by people with impaired liver and pancreas function.

Dosage 2-4 tablets 2 times a day. It is preferable to eat with food.

Most popular fear pills

Everyone wants to take only proven medicines. He draws attention to the list of contraindications and side effects. Checks the terms and conditions of storage.

List of the most common and popular fear pills:

1. Afobazol is a synthetic anxiolytic. Helps a person recover from prolonged depression or extreme stress. It does not adversely affect physical activity. Does not disrupt the nervous system. After taking, there is no weakness, a feeling of tiredness, memory impairment, or impaired coordination of movements. The duration of treatment is from 2 weeks to 5 months.
2. Atarax is a tranquilizer from the group of anxiolytics. It is characterized by sedative, antiemetic and antihistamine actions. Improves mental performance. Quickly eliminates the feeling of anxiety, fear. Relieves stress. When taken, muscle tone is reduced.
3. Adaptol is a light daytime tranquilizer with calming properties. Reduces irritability and nervousness. Eliminates sleep disturbances and concentration. Enhances the effect of sleeping pills. It is combined with nootropic drugs. It is indicated for emotional instability and neurosis.
4. "Grandaxinum" is an anti-anxiety tranquilizer. It is aimed at getting rid of psychopathic disorders that are accompanied by the occurrence of anxiety. Helps to cure nervous tension and disorders from autonomic disorders.
5. “Phenibut” - is used in the treatment of chronic and acute stress. It is indicated for stuttering, psychopathy, neurosis, suicidal mood. It contributes to the normalization of sleep, the elimination of tension, the activation of brain activity.
6. Tenoten is an active anxiolytic. It is used in the treatment of mental disorders, which are caused by intoxication of the body. Soothes the nervous system. Helps to cope with stress, anxiety, fears, phobias. Does not inhibit physical activity. Prevents the development of phobias and depression. Improves memory, increases attention.

Side effects of all drugs are approximately the same: they are contraindicated in nursing, pregnant women, the elderly and children under 3 years old. It is forbidden to people with individual intolerance to individual components.

"Adaptol" - a light tranquilizer

If fear pills are needed for children, start treatment with herbal preparations. They are the most harmless. If stronger drugs are needed, pay attention to the level of toxicity. The number of possible side effects should be minimal, and the dosage should be small.

Keep track of your medication schedule. Do not overdose. Side effects are possible: cardiac arrest, respiratory depression, pressure drop, worsening reflexes, confusion.

Look closely at compatibility: which drugs can be combined. Before you take the medicine, look at the expiration date. On average, it is 2-5 years.

Conclusion

With any mental disorders, you can correct the situation thanks to the pills. Antidepressants will help eliminate anxiety. Antipsychotics will save you from panic and excitement. Tranquilizers are needed to overcome different types of fear and anxiety.

Sedatives do not require a prescription, but screening is recommended. It will help the doctor choose the most effective medicine according to the patient’s state of health. Remember, self-medication is not safe!

The rhythm of modern life can bring even the most persistent person out of a state of equilibrium. Constant rush, a clash with aggression, anger, irritation - all this negatively affects the nervous system. The latter simply can not withstand such stress. As a result, there are various neuroses, depression, nervous breakdowns. But waiting for such serious consequences is not necessary. After all, modern medicine has offered many drugs that can timely eliminate the symptoms of systematic stress. In any pharmacy you can buy pills for nerves. However, how to choose the most effective from an extensive assortment?

Important caution!

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

It is allowed to use medicines if the ailment is temporary. For example, if it is worries about the entrance exams or the upcoming wedding. But in the case when stress and depression are observed for a long period, it is imperative to consult a doctor. Self-selection of drugs is strictly prohibited.

Varieties of drugs

Pills for nerves and stress are an extensive group of medicines that provide a positive effect on the activity of the nervous system. They provide a restoration of the balance between the processes of excitation and inhibition.

According to the pharmacological effect, all tablets from the nerves are divided into groups:

1. Tranquilizers. Such drugs relieve anxiety, emotional discomfort, fear. However, they do not impair cognitive function. A person is able to speak, think, perceive information. Drugs do not cause various psychological manifestations (hallucinations, delirium). This group includes drugs: Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Lorazepam, Bromazepam, Phenazepam, Atarax. However, such drugs are addictive. That is why tranquilizers can be used only under the strict supervision of a doctor and short courses. Sometimes they can provoke side effects, such as muscle weakness, trembling fingers, slower rate of mental reactions.
2. Sedatives.   These are medicines that are made on the basis of bromine or plants. Compared with the group described above, they have less pronounced sedative properties. These drugs gently affect the human body. In addition, they practically do not have a side effect. The most popular medicines are based on motherwort, lemon balm, and valerian rhizomes. Sedatives are often taken with heart palpitations, hypertension. The following medicines are included in this group: Validol, Valerian, Barboval, Valocordin.
3. Antipsychotics. These are very powerful pills for nerves and stress. The list of drugs included in this group: “Sonapax”, “Tiaprid”, “Azaleptin”. Such medicines are used in psychiatric practice. They are prescribed by a doctor for serious illnesses.
4. Normotymic medicines.Psychotropic drugs. They are aimed at stabilizing the mood in sick people. Such drugs can mitigate the phases of mental disorders and inhibit the development of seizures. Bright representatives of the group are the preparations “Carbamazepine”, “Oxcarbazepine”, “Lamotrigine”, “Valproate sodium”, “Risperidone”, “Olanzapine”, “Quetiapine”.

Contraindications for sedatives

It is important to understand that not all people are allowed to take pills for nerves. It is best to consult a doctor before using such medications.

The following conditions require special attention and caution:

1. Pregnancy. Many women are experiencing stress and stress while bearing a child. However, such persons should not take pills or brew fees. Soothing medicines should be prescribed by your doctor. As a rule, funds based on valerian, motherwort are allowed.
2. Individual sensitivity. If a person has a tendency to allergies, then sedative medicines should be carefully selected. It is necessary to carefully study the instructions and be sure to consult a doctor.
3. Childhood.   It is strictly forbidden to use sedatives on your own for babies. Such medications can be prescribed by a doctor only in case of psychological illness. Absolutely should not be used sedatives for children in whom the emotional state and nervous system are in order. In addition, you should not forget that all the guys can be capricious, throw tantrums. Such manifestations are not an occasion for the use of medicines.
4. Traumatic brain injuries. It is not recommended to take sedatives in case of mechanical damage to the head. Doctors say that these drugs often provoke the occurrence of adverse reactions.

Soothing pills for nerves should not be taken by individuals who have:

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

The best pills for nerves

The doctor will be able to choose the most effective drugs by reading the medical history, finding out the causes of the malaise and analyzing the contraindications of the medicines. The following are popular pills for nerves.

List of the best drugs:

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

The range of effective products is very extensive. Choosing a safe and high-quality medicine is not easy. Therefore, when thinking about which pills from nerves can relieve anxiety, be sure to study their instructions. For example, people whose activities require concentration, categorically contraindicated potent medicines. They can pose a real threat to human life.

The medicine "Afobazol"

The active substance of the drug is a selective anxiolytic. Such a tool reduces the mental discomfort characteristic of anxious states, eliminates anxiety, irritability, negative feelings, apprehensions. The medicine perfectly removes the effects of overvoltage. It eliminates tearfulness, timidity, helps get rid of insomnia, causeless fears. The drug "Afobazole" allows the patient to relax.

In addition, the medication has a beneficial effect on the general condition. It corrects cardiovascular, muscle, 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, favorably affects 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 consumed in 3 divided doses. Therapy may be 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 drug is very popular. After all, it has a minimum of contraindications. In addition, a medicine is made from herbal 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 excitement, psycho-emotional stress. He relieves insomnia. It does not provoke drowsiness during the day.

The drug "Tenoten"

Soothing tablets are an excellent homeopathic remedy. They perfectly cope with anxiety, anxiety, eliminate excessive irritability, emotional lability.

Medication "Tenoten" helps to improve memory and concentration. Such a drug increases the body's resistance to various stresses.

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

Means "Phenibut"

An excellent effect will be provided by such calming pills from nerves. They contain an active substance - a tranquilizer.

The medicine helps to cope with fear, anxiety, a sense of tension. In addition, the drug improves sleep. Phenibut medication can relieve a patient of headache, irritability, emotional lability.

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

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

The medicine "Phenazepam"

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

However, this remedy is characterized by intense sedation. It is completely not recommended to use this medication without a doctor's prescription. This drug is most often prescribed two to three times a day at 0.25-0.5 mg.

Conclusion

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

Every day, most people are faced with situations that cause tension in the nervous system. Such shakes become a cause of stress - the most common disease of our time. According to statistics, every second woman and every third man suffers from a mental disorder, but only a few of them turn to specialists for help. This is due to the fact that stress is not perceived by people as serious violations. However, studies of scientists have shown that frequent nervous shocks cause the development of chronic stress, accompanied by constant unreasonable anxiety.

There are many factors irritating the nervous system, so almost no one is immune from stress. Increased physical activity, health problems, conflicts in the family and at work, as well as other causes lead to disturbances in the rhythm of life. Psychologists call this condition the term " decompensation ". We are talking about mental disorders provoked by increased exposure to external stimuli.

Signs of the disease

Chronic stress causes deterioration of not only emotional, but also physical health. The following psychological changes are observed in patients:

• increased irritability;
• severe anxiety;
• sensitivity and tearfulness;
• anxiety;
• anxiety and misgivings;
• tension
• memory impairment;
• impaired attention.

Emotional abnormalities are supplemented by somatic disorders:

• weakness;
• sweating
• headaches;
• blood pressure differences;
• bouts of nausea;
• abdominal cramps.

When identifying most of the symptoms listed, we can confidently talk about the development of a mental disorder. Modern and effective drugs for stress and anxiety will help to cope with the problem.

The following is a list of popular and well-established drugs with detailed specifications.

Afobazole

A new generation drug, synthetic anxiolytic, effectively restores the anti-stress resources of the human body, so it does not cause addiction and addiction in patients. Compared to many sedatives and anticonvulsants, Afobazole does not adversely affect physical activity and does not inhibit the activity of the nervous system. After taking it, there are no such side effects as weakness, drowsiness, memory loss, distraction. In addition, Afobazole successfully copes not only with the psychological manifestations of stress and anxiety, but also eliminates somatic disorders associated with the development of a mental disorder.

Treatment with this drug helps to restore the natural processes of inhibition and arousal. The effect of Afobazole is gradual, therefore, in order to achieve a stable result of therapy, it is necessary to take tablets in courses. The duration of treatment can be from two weeks to several months.

Afobazole has pronounced anti-anxiety properties, so it is often used to prevent women with PMS and people suffering from VVD. The drug helps during treatment for alcohol and nicotine addiction.

Indications. Stress, neurasthenia, adaptation disorders, generalized anxiety disorders.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the active components of the drug.

Atarax

A tranquilizer from the group of anxiolytics, a diphenylmethane derivative, has moderate sedative properties, and also has an antiemetic and antihistamine effect. Atarax is a synthetic drug that improves mental activity, in particular memory and attention. Pills effectively eliminate a sense of anxiety, relieve nervous tension and relieve insomnia. When taking the drug, there is a decrease in muscle tone and relaxation.

Indications. Anxiety, increased irritability, psychomotor agitation, skin itching.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the components of Atarax, porphyria, pregnancy and lactation, hereditary galactose intolerance.

Adaptol

The drug belongs to light daytime tranquilizers with sedative properties. The chemical structure of the drug is close to the body's natural metabolites. The action of Adaptol is expressed in eliminating and significantly reducing irritability, anxiety, anxiety, and fear. The calming effect of the tablets does not affect the coordination of movements and does not inhibit the activity of the central nervous system. There is no muscle relaxant effect and a feeling of euphoria.

Adaptol enhances the effect of sleeping pills and fights with manifestations of insomnia. A sedative effect is combined with nootropic.

Indications. Neurosis, emotional instability, stress and anxiety, nicotine withdrawal, cardialgia.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients, pregnancy and lactation.

Grandaxin

Derivative of benzodiazepine, anti-anxiety tranquilizer. Grandaxin is not a sedative or muscle relaxant. The anticonvulsant effect is also absent. The drug stimulates the activity of the higher centers of the nervous system and normalizes psycho-vegetative reactions. Treatment with Grandaxin makes it possible to eliminate the vegetative symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Indications. Alcohol withdrawal, psychopathic disorders accompanied by manifestations of anxiety, nervous tension, disorders of the autonomic system, apathy and physical weakness.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, aggressive-impulsive psychopathy; apnea syndrome, pregnancy and breastfeeding, respiratory failure.

Phenibut

Nootropic with moderate psychostimulating and tranquilizing effects. Phenibut treatment gives persistent positive results, reduces the severity of anxiety and anxiety, eliminates tension and a sense of fear, helps normalize sleep. The drug reduces the frequency and degree of manifestations of nervous asthenia, eliminates headaches and other autonomic disorders. There is also an improvement in mental performance and performance.

Phenibut is widely used in the treatment of both chronic and acute stress.

Indications. Anxiety-neurotic conditions, psychopathy, neurosis of obsessive states, enuresis, stuttering and nervous tics in children, insomnia, complex treatment of alcoholism, Meniere's disease.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity.

Phenibut is used with caution in case of peptic ulcer and erosion of the gastrointestinal mucosa, as well as in liver failure. The feasibility of taking tablets during the period of gestation and lactation is determined by the attending physician.

Tenothen

An active anxiolytic belonging to the group of nootropics, which is often used in the treatment of mental disorders caused by intoxication of the body and the influence of other adverse factors. Tenoten effectively calms and copes with anxiety, fear, anxiety. It does not suppress mental and physical activity, normalizes cerebral circulation. The drug prevents the development of depression, strengthens the nervous system, improves memory and increases attention.

Indications. Organic and functional lesions of the central nervous system, accompanied by anxiety, fear, nervousness and anxiety, memory and attention disorders, decreased mood and apathy.

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the components of Tenoten, pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding, children under three years.

Stress and anxiety medications can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription, but it is recommended to use them only after consulting a specialist.

Medications for panic attacks make up a mandatory set that can be found in the pocket of most people who are prone to panic attacks and neurosis. What is included in it and how safe are medications that take VSD-shniki?

Drug Categories

There are several types of medications that are prescribed to fight panic attacks. These include :

• Tranquilizers. They minimize anxiety and emotional tension, normalize heartbeat and sweating. You need to take these medications sporadically - for example, when you feel an attack is approaching. Side effects of many tranquilizers include the fact that they can be addictive, as a result of which drug withdrawal syndrome occurs. It is for this reason that taking tranquilizers most often lasts only a couple of weeks. In addition, there are impaired concentration of attention, and the speed of reactions decreases.
• Antidepressants. Admission of antidepressants helps to cope with emotional instability and excitability, they improve sleep and mood, minimize stress and anxiety. But complicating moments are also possible, manifested in the form of gastrointestinal disorders, headaches and lethargy, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness, weakness, and so on. Taking medications of this type often starting with small doses, gradually increasing the dosage. Cancellation also occurs: the dose of antidepressants decreases gradually. The course of treatment is from six months to a year.
• Antipsychotics. They are divided into the so-called large and small antipsychotics - the latter are often used to treat panic attacks.
• Nootropic drugs. The goal of these drugs is to normalize and improve brain function. They are prescribed to combat anxiety in combination with other drugs.
• Soothing (sedative). These are the least dangerous drugs that are not addictive, but help in the fight against panic attacks.

Here is the most famous antidepressant - Prozac. It is prescribed for panic disorder.

In addition to these drugs, vitamin and mineral complexes, enzymatic, metabolic adaptogenic and vascular drugs can be prescribed. They are aimed not so much at fighting panic attacks as at general strengthening of the body and increasing its defense mechanisms.

Read more about the most popular drugs for panic attacks

Consider the most common medications that treat neurosis and panic attacks.

Atarax

These tablets are anxiolytic drugs that are prescribed to combat neurosis and bouts of fear and anxiety. The action of Atarax is reduced to the relaxation of skeletal and smooth internal muscles. This makes it possible to cope with feelings of constriction and cramping.

This drug does not inhibit the central nervous system and does not negatively affect the digestive tract, is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and does not impair memory. The dose in the presence of anxious neuroses is 0.05 grams per day.

Atarax has a number of side effects, including weakness, a feeling of fatigue, lowering blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting.

I took Atarax without any problems, while my distant relative was completely unsuitable for this drug. Everything is very individual, and only an experienced doctor should prescribe it. I liked these pills because my mood changed for the better, and there was no drowsiness, which many complain about. By the way, Atarax not only helps to cope with attacks of panic attacks, but also significantly reduced skin itching, which did not let me fall asleep for several hours almost every night.
  Lyudmila Ibragimova, Nikolaev.

Fenazepam

This drug belongs to tranquilizers. The effect of phenazepam is a pronounced muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant effect. It is prescribed for the treatment of phobias, obsessive conditions, hypochondriac syndromes, psychopathic conditions, panic attacks. Effectively relieves the emerging sense of fear and anxiety, thanks to the calming effect exerted by the drug on the central nervous system. Phenazepam also has a clear hypnotic effect. The intake of these tablets is prescribed 2-3 times a day.

Side effects:

a feeling of fatigue, lethargy and drowsiness, fatigue;

• anemia;
• labored breathing;
• sore throat;
• difficulty with the kidneys;
• heartburn and nausea;
• chills and hypothermia;
• constipation and diarrhea;
• disturbances in the level of libido.

The medicine has contraindications. You can not take Phenazepam for women in position, as well as for patients suffering from organic brain ailments, people with acute respiratory failure and prone to severe depression.

About a year ago, attacks of incomprehensible fear, anxiety and a feeling of tightness in the muscles began to appear in me. The therapist diagnosed me with panic attacks and prescribed Phenazepam. I took it for six months - my friends said that it was unrealistic, they convinced me that I would become addicted, but this did not happen. My condition was monitored by an experienced doctor with thirty years of experience, which I completely trusted. As a result, panic attacks became less common.
  Anatoly Ivanetsky, Zhytomyr.

Afobazole

It is released without a prescription. Evil tongues claim that the drug has not passed the usual randomized clinical trials in Europe, and its effect in PA is comparable to that of chalk

It is prescribed to people prone to painful suspiciousness, increased vulnerability, anxiety, panic attacks. Since the drug has an anxiolytic effect and does not inhibit the central nervous system, Afobazole helps relieve tension, irritability and a tendency to obsessive fears, fears, which makes it possible to deal with vegetative, cognitive and somatic symptoms.

These pills are not addictive (as the manufacturer claims), do not inhibit memory and muscle tone.

The course of treatment for panic attacks with the adoption of Afobazole is from two weeks to three months. It is recommended to take 10 mg three times a day, after eating.

Contraindications include the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

In late autumn, my nervous system became very shaky: anxiety attacks began to appear, I became very tearful and vulnerable. In general, my neuropathologist advised me to take a course of Afobazole. In the instructions for the drug it was said that the effect is achieved about a week after the start of the intake - practice has confirmed this. For the first four days, I felt strange: then gaiety and energy appeared, and then my mood dropped sharply, I got angry and rushed at everyone. But on the fifth day I felt a pleasant change - it became very comfortable and calm.
  Inna Polevaya, Kiev.

Grandaxin

Acceptance of this drug is not accompanied by sedative, anticonvulsant or moirelaxing effects. Grandaxin enhances the body's defense against stress. It is prescribed in the treatment of reactive depression, obsessive conditions, neurosis, mental and somatic disorders, panic attacks.

The daily intake of the drug is 50-300 mg per day.

It is necessary to remember about possible side effects, which include nausea, itching, sleep disturbances, aggressiveness.

As for contraindications, grandaxin is not prescribed if there are psychoses and psychopathy, deep depression, also when carrying a child and breastfeeding.

Grandaxin was prescribed to me by a neuropathologist when I was preparing to defend my diploma and my nerves were at the limit - I had obsessive ideas that I would fail on defense. Grandaksin did his job: I defended my diploma, but almost constantly, while I was taking it, I had a feeling of slight inhibition.
  Taisiya Chernova, Sumy.

Glycine

But in fact - such a placebo ... However, if it helps, why not drink?

Common pills for panic attacks help in regulating the metabolism and activating the processes of protective inhibition occurring in the central nervous system. Reception of Glycine helps to increase mental performance, normalize sleep, improve mood, reduce vegetative-vascular disorders, conflict and aggressiveness.

The composition includes aminoacetic acid, which has a sedative and anti-anxiety effect. In addition to treating panic attacks, the doctor may advise taking glycine in stressful situations, reducing mental performance, and diseases of the nervous system.

Tablets are taken sublingually, the maximum dose is 6-7 tablets per day. Patients with low blood pressure need to take glycine carefully, constantly monitoring the level of blood pressure.

When a particularly stressful period began in my life, I began to be afraid of everything and everyone for no reason, I could not sleep at midnight, and then, upset and exhausted, I rushed at others. Glycine significantly reduced anxiety attacks and aggression, I got more strength, and fatigue almost came to naught.
  Marta Garikova, Zaporozhye.

Gidazepam

The drug is considered a daytime tranquilizer and is prescribed as a means to combat psychopathic and neurotic asthenia, causeless anxiety and fears that accompany panic attacks.

The chemical formula of hydrazinocarbonyl-methylbromophenyl-dihydrobenzodiazepine is the active substance of hydazpeam. Our great respect to those who can read the name the first time 🙂

The following side effects are possible:

• rash, redness, and itching of the skin;
• muscle weakness;
• drowsiness, decreased attention and speed of reactions, lethargy.

There are contraindications:

• hypersensitivity to components;
• myasthenia gravis;
• kidney and liver problems.

It is used three times a day for 20-50 mg. The course of treatment is from 1 to 4 months.

I was going to go on vacation. There was a few hours left before the plane, when I had a jump in pressure, it did not drop, I began to get very worried, a feeling of great anxiety appeared. I called a doctor I knew, he advised me to drink a couple of tablets of Gidazepam and immediately go to the hospital after a vacation. After half an hour, I felt much better, but deep down in my heart I became afraid of the recurrence of such panic attacks, so after I returned home, I immediately went to the hospital. The doctor recommended me to take a course of Gidazepam, and take these pills if panic attacks begin again.
  Elena Golub, Kharkov.

Why do we resort to drugs for panic attacks?

In favor of the use of pharmaceutical tablets to help cope with panic attacks, the fact that they have a quick effect says. Most of them relieve panic attacks within minutes.

Secondly, many of the drugs for treating panic attacks are relatively cheap. This mainly applies to herbal preparations.

And finally, taking a pill is much easier than looking for the root causes of the ailment, sorting out your internal conflicts, mastering breathing techniques, or systematically attending psychotherapy sessions.

But is it really that simple? Let's look at the difficulties that can accompany the treatment of panic attacks with drugs.

Pitfalls of pills for anxiety attacks

Any medicine is always a risk. And it's not just about side effects. Addiction, physical and psychological dependence - these are the main "pitfalls" of drug treatment

Only a qualified specialist can prescribe medication for panic disorder. Most often, this is a psychiatrist or neuropathologist. Therefore, in no case do not mess with your own health, blindly trusting the advice of "well-wishers" on the Internet or the opinion of friends.

Some pills can cause side effects, including:

• nausea;
• dizziness;
• problems with appetite;
• irritability;
• lethargy;
• disruptions in sexual life;
• aggression;
• headache;
• drowsiness;
• memory impairment;
• decreased attention span.

There are medications that are addictive and really addictive to them (tranquilizers like gidazepam). And finally, the most unpleasant moment associated with some pills is the short effect of them. Unfortunately, such pills only for a while eliminate the symptoms, but can not cope with the cause of panic attacks.

To summarize

As you can see, the fight against panic attacks includes medication. However, when prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor must take into account that therapeutic drugs can bring the patient not only benefit, but also harm. Therefore, it is recommended to combine tablets with more gentle forms of treatment for panic attacks.

In general, there are many ways to regulate your condition during panic attacks without tablets. And these methods give a much more reliable and long-term effect (see)

And the best thing is to stay away from medications altogether, because, as our experience shows, the psyche allows you to get rid of panic attacks without resorting to drugs in the vast majority of cases. For details on the non-drug treatment of panic disorder, see.