What sedatives are good?

The rabid pace of modern life often leads to nervous breakdowns, stress, depression. To avoid an influx of negative emotions, people are looking for salvation in medicines. However, this is not always possible. Most of the special medicines that have a strong effect are released in pharmacies only on the prescription of a doctor.

How to choose good sedatives that are available? Among them, you can list the means of plant origin: infusions valerian, motherwort. Medicines Afobazol, Corvalol, Perseus Fort, Valoserdin, Novo-Passit, Valocordin and others are not very effective and can not help if a person experiences stress for a long time. Plant-based sedatives, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, are not recommended for use in large doses. This can not be strengthened in this way. It is necessary to consult a doctor, he will write more effective means. The strongest drugs include the following: neuroleptics, tranquilizers, antidepressants and nootropics. The most popular drugs are "Fenazepam", "Relanium", "Diazepam", "Phenobarbital", "Nosepam" and others. Neuroleptics are the most powerful psychotropic sedatives, they are used for insomnia and for the treatment of depression. Antidepressants can have not only a sedative, but also an activating effect. Tranquilizers give a feeling of rest, they are prescribed and as sleeping pills. Nootropics improve cerebral circulation.

A sedative effect can also have antihistamines, which are taken against allergies. Among such medicines you can name "Diphenhydramine", "Donormil", "Suprastin".

But every time taking sedatives, we must not forget that they are all capable of having side effects on the body. In addition, they can be addictive with prolonged use. There is a relationship similar to alcoholism. To get the desired effect, over time, you have to increase the dose of the drug. Strongly acting drugs should be taken only as prescribed by the doctor. Also, do not unreasonably drink soothing drugs, simply because one day during a nervous breakdown or stress, this or that remedy helped. Only a doctor should choose a medicine. In consultation, he takes into account the individual characteristics of the patient's body. Sometimes, to relieve stress, it is enough to distract from the problems, change the way of life. Treatment with drugs can be successfully replaced with a full rest on the nature, positive emotions or vivid impressions.

In order not to resort to the help of chemicals that can not only help but also harm, it is possible to use sedative drugs against the nerves that nature itself gives. A great alternative will be infusions and herbal teas. The soothing effect of mint, oregano, valerian root, lemon balm, chamomile, motherwort, thyme, sweet clover, St. John's wort, Ivan the tea. Also brew flowers rosehip or hawthorn fruit. You can combine herbal tea with honey, which also helps to remove increased excitability.