List of over-the-counter best sedatives for the nervous system

The modern life of most people resembles a regular cycle of events. Many people try to keep up with the lightning-fast flow of life. Daily stress is most often accompanied by additional negative factors:

• Family problems
• Lack of money
• Difficulties in the service
• Discord with friends and colleagues

The above factors cause a number of negative emotions. They contribute to the weakening of the nervous system, leading to the formation of neuroses.

In order to keep the nervous system in order, you should seek the help of specialists; they will prescribe appropriate treatment. Many sedatives are also available without a prescription; these drugs are usually very easy to tolerate.

The best sedatives for the nervous system.

October 8, 2021
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• How to choose a sedative
• Top 10 safe sedatives
• Dormiplant
• Magnesium-Diasporal
• Persen
• Avexima Dobrokam
• Novo-Passit
• Positive
• Stressovitis
• Tenoten
• Afobazole
• Motherwort Forte Evalar

Today's rhythm of life is a constant cycle of events, a “race”, during which each of us strives to complete a lot of tasks. Hence the eternal stress. And if we add here financial instability, problems in the family or at work... Often the nervous system simply cannot cope, which is fraught with neuroses and depression.

If you feel that you can’t cope on your own, and your nervous system is becoming more and more unstable every day, be sure to consult a doctor (neurologist, psychiatrist or psychologist) - he will select a sedative that will eliminate the problem and prevent negative consequences from developing.

What is stress and why does it occur?

Stress is the body's response to danger, physical or emotional. When a threat suddenly arises, the cells of the adrenal medulla begin to actively secrete the hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

As a result, the heartbeat quickens, blood pressure rises, muscles tense, senses become more acute - and all this prepares the body for emergency action.

This kind of tension can sometimes be useful. Stress makes a person focused, alert and energetic in certain circumstances:

• urgent matter at work;
• preparation for the session;
• sports or intellectual game;
• threat of a road accident or sudden attack.

There is no benefit to constant, unrelenting tension: it spoils your mood, worsens relationships with others, and gradually destroys your health.

Causes

The causes of nervous disorder are external and internal. In the first case, the cause for worry is environmental factors that people often cannot influence. In the second - a specific perception of reality.

External reasons:

• sudden changes;
• threat to life;
• difficulties at school and at work;
• financial difficulties;
• insomnia and lack of rest;
• personal conflicts with others.

Internal reasons:

• pessimism;
• excessive perfectionism and high expectations;
• low self-esteem;
• too rigid life principles, lack of flexibility.

How to choose a sedative

Our list of nerve pills are over-the-counter medications that are prescribed for minor stress, have a gentle effect on the nervous system and mostly contain natural ingredients. Typically, such medications are used for mild insomnia, when a person is nervous before an important event, for problems at work, in his personal life - in general, with increased emotional stress. But if, during treatment with sedatives, anxiety does not go away after a week or two, you need to consult a doctor again - he will prescribe stronger drugs.

Plant-based sedatives (such as Persen, Novo-Passit) are indicated for patients with temporary anxiety. If a person is under stress for a long time and feels negative symptoms, but there is no reason for this, it is necessary to check the thyroid gland, donate blood for anemia, vitamin D, and undergo tests for anxiety disorders and depression. In parallel with taking sedatives, it is important to learn relaxation techniques and talk to a psychologist to work through your anxious thoughts. Read also: Top 5 drugs for insomnia that are sold without a prescription The best over-the-counter drugs for the treatment of insomnia

Medicines for nerves for pregnant and lactating women, the elderly without prescriptions

Pregnant, breastfeeding and elderly people are more susceptible to nervous disorders, but taking medications requires special care. During the period of bearing a child, medications can cause disruption of fetal development, and in older people the body is worn out, which increases the likelihood of developing negative reactions.

As a result, even approved medications must be taken under the supervision of a physician.

Sedative medications allowed during pregnancy/lactation and in old age:

Sedatives not only help normalize the activity of nerve cells, but also eliminate spasms and normalize the functioning of the heart and digestive tract.

The stronger the drug, the faster the improvement in well-being, but there is also a larger list of contraindications and side effects. Therefore, purchasing and taking medications should only be done after consulting a doctor, even if the sedative is sold without a prescription.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

Dormiplant

A sedative made in Germany, which contains valerian and lemon balm. Dormiplant helps well with increased nervous excitability and problems falling asleep. Contraindications include intolerance to the components of the drug, as well as liver failure. Dormiplant tablets are easy to swallow because they are not very large, round, with beveled edges. You need to take sedative tablets twice a day (morning and evening), 2 pieces, regardless of meals. Those who have taken this remedy write that Dormiplant is an excellent help for sleep problems. And if a person gets full rest at night, then during the day he is less irritable and is in a good mood. Dormiplant is often prescribed by neurologists for severe stress. Sometimes patients have adverse reactions - nausea and abdominal pain.

Dormiplant

Dr. Willmar Schwabe, Germany

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Negative aspects of sedatives

Before choosing and using sedatives, you need to familiarize yourself with the possible negative reaction from taking the drug:

• decreased blood pressure;
• increased intracranial pressure;
• long-term use in large doses can cause disruption of the activity of brain cells (especially in childhood);
• allergic reaction to the components of the product;
• inhibition of reactions (with long-term use);
• constant drowsiness;
• headache;
• indifference and apathy to external stimuli;
• disruption of the digestive tract and urinary system;
• when combined with alcoholic drinks, breathing problems, increased heart rate and a general deterioration in well-being may occur.

The article discusses the rules for taking strong sedatives, which can be purchased without a prescription.
With prolonged use, the body loses the ability to independently fight nervous overexcitation, and the body becomes accustomed to the drug. The process of falling asleep without taking sedatives is also disrupted.

Magnesium-Diasporal

This is a mineral complex to strengthen the nervous system and heart health. The drug contains 300 mg of magnesium, which completely covers the daily requirement of this mineral in the body. “Magnesium-Diasporal” is presented in the form of a powder, which must be dissolved in water, juice, tea, or simply poured into the mouth and washed down. Take this sedative once a day, regardless of food. The complex helps well with increased anxiety, problems falling asleep, aggression, increased fatigue, muscle cramps and cardioneurosis. Contraindications include age under 12 years, renal failure, breastfeeding (Magnesium-Diasporal is often prescribed to pregnant women to reduce the tone of the uterus and relieve irritability). It is a safe sedative, but its effect is temporary and it is expensive.

Magnesium-Diasporal

Protina Pharmazeutische GmbH, Germany

Indications for the drug Magnesium-Diasporal 300 are magnesium deficiency, accompanied by symptoms such as minor sleep disturbances, increased irritability, mild anxiety, increased fatigue, spasms of the calf muscles.
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When to start treatment

The nervous system of the body, which is in a permanent state of overstrain, literally works for wear and tear. This can lead to serious health problems.

Impact of chronic stress:

• suppresses the immune system;
• negatively affects digestion;
• increases the risk of stroke;
• accelerates the aging process;
• leads to severe forms of depression and skin diseases.

In advanced cases, problems with thinking and memory appear.

Alarming symptoms of prolonged overexertion:

• intrusive negative thoughts;
• feeling of loneliness;
• increased irritability;
• lack of joy in life;
• nausea, frequent dizziness;
• significant decrease in libido;
• desire to sleep for days on end.

If they are present, you won’t be able to get away with rest alone: ​​you need to start taking special sedatives without a hypnotic effect - tablets, drops or mixtures.

Persen

A sedative that has long been prescribed by doctors and has proven itself to be excellent. Persen contains three active ingredients: mint, valerian and lemon balm. They soothe and relieve spasms. Persen is prescribed for insomnia, increased nervous agitation, irritability, and sleep problems. It should be borne in mind that these nerve pills are not suitable for people with low blood pressure and those who have problems with the biliary tract. The tablets are easy to swallow and can be taken with or without food. Dosage – 2-3 pieces per day. For insomnia, you need to take Persen an hour before bedtime, 2-3 tablets. The drug has a cumulative effect, it is safe, and has no withdrawal effect. A sedative helps eliminate the “nervous lump” in the throat. Rare side effects include allergic manifestations, constipation and bronchospasm.

Persen

Lek d.d., Slovenia

A sedative of plant origin, which is used for: increased nervous excitability;
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Inexpensive

There is another group - neuroleptics - sedatives, which are recommended for use with extreme caution and in accordance with medical recommendations. The drugs are inexpensive and help cope with:

• neuroses;
• attacks of nervous disorder;
• panic attacks;
• mental turmoil.

They contain components of synthetic origin, which ensures a gentle effect on the body of a child and an adult. Among the most common: Alimemazine, Clozapine, Dicarbine, Sulpiride, Droperidol.

Avexima Dobrokam

An excellent safe psycholeptic prescribed for sleep problems. "Avexima Dobrocam" contains 250 mg of bromcamphor and is prescribed for increased nervousness, tachycardia, pressure surges, insomnia and cardialgia. You can buy Avexima Dobrocam without a prescription; in small doses it is indicated even for children over 7 years old and pregnant women. Typically, the course of treatment with this sedative lasts two weeks (1-2 tablets three times a day). You cannot exceed the dosage on your own, because your body temperature may increase, convulsions and breathing problems are possible. While taking Avexima Dobrocam, the speed of reactions decreases, so it is better to avoid driving a car.

Dobrokam

Irbitsky Chemical Plant, Russia

- increased excitability;
- asthenia; - cardialgia; - tachycardia; - lability of blood pressure. from 147

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Strong

If a person experiences unreasonable irritability and anger, doctors recommend taking a course of sedatives without prescriptions. If we consider strong sedatives, then we can consider antidepressants and tranquilizers. This kind of powerful help is prescribed when complex manifestations of depression occur, when the patient is unable to independently cope with a depressing state and changeable mood.

Among the most popular available sedatives from the group of antidepressants, it is worth noting tablets:

• Clofranil;
• Melipramine;
• Anafralin;
• Saroten;
• Imipramine.

As for tranquilizers, they have one main drawback - a hypnotic effect. For children of this group, sedatives are contraindicated. Before starting use, you must consult your doctor.

The most famous sedatives of the group of over-the-counter tranquilizers are:

• Atarax;
• Lorazepam;
• Phenazepam;
• Bromazepas;
• Diazepam.

We remind you: self-medication can harm your health and aggravate the manifestation of mental imbalance.

Novo-Passit

Another well-known plant-based sedative, which contains 7 medicinal plants: hops, St. John's wort, lemon balm, elderberry, valerian, hawthorn, passionflower, and guaifenesin (a substance that reduces anxiety). Novo-Passit has a complex effect: it suppresses anxiety and calms. The drug is prescribed for increased mental fatigue, sleep problems, nervous overexcitation, and mental stress. You need to take Novo-Passit three times a day, 1 tablet (usually before meals). If apathy and fatigue are felt while taking a sedative, the morning and daily dose can be halved. The interval between taking tablets should be at least 4-6 hours. In reviews, many people write that Novo-Passit begins to act almost immediately after the start of treatment. An important plus is the absence of drowsiness, lethargy and apathy, as well as the withdrawal effect. There are practically no side effects with Novo-Passit, rarely problems with digestion.

Novo-Passit

IVEX Pharmaceuticals, Czech Republic; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Germany

Novo-passit is a combination drug, the pharmacological activity of which is due to its constituent components of an extract based on medicinal plant raw materials with a predominantly sedative (calming) effect and guaifenesin, which has an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect.
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Weak

Herbal remedies are medicines of the homeopathic category, available without prescription. They are weak and have a sedative, mild effect due to their component composition: natural preparations, tinctures with herbal components, herbal extracts.

For neuroses, insomnia and frequent stress, the attending physician may recommend remedies with hawthorn, valerian, motherwort, peony, and lemon balm. Of the most prominent representatives of this category, it is worth noting: tablets or tincture of Valerian, Alor, motherwort preparations, tincture of peony.

Positive

A herbal multi-component sedative to improve the functioning of the nervous system under increased psycho-emotional stress. The drug “Positive” is prescribed for causeless anxiety, prolonged stress, to improve mood during the day and for insomnia at night. The Positive capsules contain eleutherococcus, ginseng, and ginkgo biloba. All these natural ingredients have a gentle effect on the nervous system. The drug should be taken in the morning with food, the course of treatment is two weeks (can be repeated after 1-2 months). Contraindications include serious heart problems, hypertension, and pregnancy.

Positive

V-MIN+, LLC, Russia

As a food supplement - a source of tryptophan, eleutherosides, panaxosides, flavonoids, an additional source of selenium, vitamins (B6, B12, folic acid), containing 5-hydroxytryptophan.
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Stressovitis

Natural sedative based on motherwort, linden, hops, vitamin B6 and magnesium. An excellent drug for those who are in a stressful situation, regularly experience nervous overload, feel irritability, unreasonable anxiety, and restlessness. You need to take only one Stressovit capsule per day with food. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. After a month you can repeat the course. Judging by the reviews of those who took Stressovit, the drug has a cumulative effect, it is well tolerated and has no side effects.

Stressovitis

Unifarm, USA

Stressovit is a complex biologically active remedy for reducing psycho-emotional stress, restoring the nervous system, relieving stress and increasing performance.
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The most important

Of course, the use of sedatives allows one to cope with the effects of stress and does not negatively affect the human body, however, it leads to the fact that a person in a peak situation begins to rely only on these drugs.

Therefore, an alternative to medications in many cases should be optimism in relation to life’s troubles, positive attitudes - affirmations, inspiring and calming contact with nature, mastering the technique of meditation. Having in stock a whole arsenal of ways to overcome stress, a person is able to cope with it more easily, since the stressful effects are weakened.

Tenoten

Tenoten is a safe over-the-counter anxiolytic and nootropic based on antibodies to a brain-specific protein. The drug calms well, relieves anxiety, but does not inhibit or cause drowsiness. Tenoten is often prescribed for stress and the initial stages of depression. Calming lozenges are taken twice a day, 1-2 pieces. The course of treatment with Tenoten is 1-3 months. The positive effect of the medicine occurs within a couple of days after the start of treatment. "Tenoten" helps to establish normal sleep, ensures a good mood and relieves nervous tension. An important plus is the prolonged action of Tenoten: after the end of treatment, the sedative effect lasts for a long time.

Tenoten

Materia Medica Holding, Russia

TENOTEN is a calming drug with a stress-protective effect, indicated for all people with symptoms of anxiety: patients with anxiety disorders and healthy people in stressful situations.
The drug calms, relieves anxiety, irritability, nervousness, and evens out mood. Unlike other sedatives, it does not have unwanted side effects and does not have a sedative or muscle relaxant effect. In the treatment of somatic and neurological diseases, Tenoten has a vegetative-stabilizing and nootropic effect. from 152

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Afobazole

The active ingredient of Afobazole is fabomotizole (tranquilizer). This sedative is prescribed for autonomic disorders, anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorders. Afobazole is usually well tolerated, although it can sometimes cause headaches. Take the drug three times a day, 1 tablet after meals. The course of treatment with Afobazol is 2-4 weeks. The positive effect of the sedative occurs on the 5-7th day of treatment and persists after discontinuation of the drug for another 7-14 days. Patients write that Afobazole is well tolerated, does not cause drowsiness or decreased concentration, and does not cause muscle weakness, dependence, or withdrawal symptoms.

Afobazole

OJSC Pharmstandard-Leksredstva, Russia

Afobazole is used in adults for anxiety conditions: generalized anxiety disorders, neurasthenia, adaptation disorders.
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Motherwort Forte Evalar

A sedative tonic drug with a mild effect, which can be bought without a prescription. “Motherwort Forte Evalar” has been used for a long time, so it is time-tested. This natural remedy contains motherwort extract, magnesium carbonate and vitamin B6. The medicine reduces nervous tension, relieves irritability and unjustified anxiety. Motherwort Forte smoothly lowers blood pressure, works as a mild muscle relaxant, and strengthens the heart muscle. Even with prolonged use, this sedative is not addictive. Usually Motherwort Forte is taken 1-2 tablets per day with meals. Contraindications include peptic ulcer, pregnancy, gastritis during an exacerbation.

Motherwort Forte Evalar

Evalar, Russia

Motherwort Forte Evalar helps to quickly relieve nervous tension and irritability, and improve emotional well-being.
Its unique composition contains exactly that variety of motherwort, which grows in Altai and has one of the highest rates of sedation. In addition, only in Motherwort Forte Evalar the high daily dosage of motherwort (100 mg) is enhanced with the “elements of calm” magnesium and vitamin B6. from 7

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Introduction

Not every person can withstand the modern rhythm, and sometimes a state of emotional and nervous exhaustion sets in, from which it is impossible to get out without medications. It is quite difficult to choose over-the-counter sedatives with strong effects.

It is strictly not recommended to independently select medications for therapy; only a doctor can determine the true cause of the pathology and select the appropriate medication.