The best treatment for depression is comprehensive. A specialist (psychotherapist or psychiatrist) creates an individual treatment plan and, based on the examination, selects only those components that correspond to the indications and contraindications. Typically, these are antidepressants combined with some other medications for depression, stress, and anxiety. The patient takes prescribed medications for depression until there is a therapeutic effect or stable remission. Treatment of depressive conditions takes quite a long time. As a rule, therapy lasts from 1.5 to 7 months.
Indications for use
Traditional medicine consists entirely of natural ingredients. The drug contains valerian root, mint and lemon balm leaves.
It has the following indications for use:
- Nervous conditions (neuroses), which are often accompanied by agitation, anxiety, and sleepless nights. However, these symptoms do not require the use of potent drugs;
- The period of time after stopping the use of potent drugs with a sedative effect;
- Hypertension and cardiac pathologies (tachycardia);
- Unreasonable restlessness and anxiety;
- Suppression of psychosomatic manifestations as a result of periodic stress.
Directions for use and doses
The instructions for use do not recommend giving Persen to children under 12 years of age, since there is no information on safety testing of the drug for this age group.
For persons over 12 years of age, the following dosage is recommended:
- For manifestations of irritability or increased nervous excitability, as well as under the influence of other negative factors - 3 tablets, 3 times a day, regardless of meal time;
- Persen Night for insomnia and other sleep disorders - 3 tablets 30 minutes before bedtime.
The medicine should be taken with warm water, regardless of the time of meal. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor and depends on the patient’s condition and his personal tolerance to the drug. The recommended duration of use is at least two weeks and no more than two months. The daily dosage should not exceed 12 tablets.
Features of prescribing drugs to calm nerves and against depression
Medicines for depression and anxiety have a pronounced effect; these are potent drugs that have a number of contraindications and side effects if the doctor’s prescription and instructions for use are not followed.
This is why you cannot buy medications for depression without prescriptions in our country. It is impossible to either prescribe or stop taking anti-depression medications on your own; this can affect mental health and lead to the development of depressive conditions and even suicidal thoughts. Therefore, it is very important to follow all the doctor’s recommendations, take medications for depression and stress in the dosage in which the doctor prescribed them. Even if a person’s mood improves after a week and the main symptoms disappear, they cannot stop taking the medicine.
The drug method is quite effective for anxiety-depressive disorders and neurotic conditions. It is important that the diagnosis of depression be made by a specialist, since taking medications simply to lift your mood in the absence of mental abnormalities can only cause a number of side effects. Antidepressants, antipsychotics and tranquilizers are potent drugs that are prescribed only with a doctor-confirmed diagnosis. Self-medication is unacceptable. Next, we will consider the main medications for stress and depression that are prescribed to patients.
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During pregnancy and lactation
The effectiveness and safety of the drug for women during pregnancy and lactation have not been studied. In this regard, it is not recommended to use the drug for treatment during these periods.
During the first trimester or during breastfeeding, it is possible to prescribe the drug Persen. But this is only possible if the potential risk to the health of the fetus or newborn is much less than the beneficial effect for the mother.
Antipsychotics for depression and anxiety
Today, drugs such as antipsychotics are actively used in the treatment of depression and neuroses. They eliminate panic fears, anxiety, and normalize sleep patterns.
Doctors classify them depending on their chemical structure.
- Dibenzazepines are necessary to combat psychotic manifestations, they are perfectly combined with other medications, but they have a minimal sedative effect and have quite a few adverse reactions.
- Aliphatic phenothiazines have a greater sedative and calming effect and eliminate sleep problems.
- Phenothiazine derivatives are used in the presence of pain and problems with blood vessels.
- Butyrophenones are drugs that are used in medicine to combat delusional disorders and hallucinations; they have practically no sedative effect.
There are 2 types of antipsychotics: typical and atypical (as well as those with prolonged and non-prolonged action). In the first case, these are drugs that are already a thing of the past; they did a really good job with their main task - relieving psychotic symptoms, but had a fairly large number of undesirable side effects.
In the second case, the use of atypical antipsychotics is more modern. These are the latest generation drugs, antipsychotics, which have virtually no side effects. If drugs have a prolonged effect, this means that they have a long-term effect on the body, for example, for a month.
Interaction with other drugs
It is possible to increase the strength of the effect on the nervous system when taking the drug Persen simultaneously with other drugs aimed at depressing the central nervous system:
- sleeping pills;
- centrally acting antihypertensive drugs;
- analgesics (painkillers or painkillers).
In this regard, dosage adjustment may be required. It is not recommended to take Persen with sedative artificial (synthetic) drugs and benzodiazepines, as this may worsen the condition.
During treatment with Persen, a decrease in blood pressure is possible; it is not recommended to combine it with hypotonic medications. The interaction of the drug Persen with other medicinal substances has been little studied, so it is not recommended to combine it with other medications without the approval of a doctor.
Persen Night
Contraindications
The drug Persen is not prescribed or recommended for persons under 12 years of age. In addition, the product has a number of contraindications:
- Diseases or pathologies of the liver;
- Gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn (mint, which is part of the drug, is contraindicated);
- Diseases or pathologies of the gallbladder;
- Deficiency of sucrase, isomaltase, fructose intolerance;
- Hypersensitivity to lactose, galactose intolerance.
It is not recommended to drive a car or perform other actions that require concentration, attentiveness and concentration while taking the drug. The fact is that the substances that make up Persen tablets affect and slow down psychomotor reactions. Persen is not compatible with alcohol.
Side effect
Some disorders of the digestive system are possible, manifested by heartburn, nausea and spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. The frequency depends on the individual characteristics of the patient’s body.
In addition, the following side effects of using the drug Persen are possible:
- asthenia (chronic fatigue syndrome);
- groundless decrease in mood;
- feeling of weakness in the body;
- emotional oppression;
- dizziness;
- depressive state.
If a rash appears on the skin, it is recommended to immediately consult your doctor and stop taking the drug.
Treatment for depression without a prescription
Don’t think that you can buy medications for stress and depression without prescriptions. Also, do not be mistaken about self-medication. Depression is not just a bad mood or blues, but a real mental disorder that can be treated not only with medications, but also with long-term work with psychologists, psychotherapists or psychiatrists. If you regularly have thoughts of suicide, have no appetite, or have disrupted sleep patterns, you should consult a specialist.
However, you can improve your mood and avoid illness if you use the following as preventative measures:
- sport;
- trips;
- breathing exercises;
- creative activities;
- bathing in hot baths;
- drinking green tea;
- aromatherapy;
- meditation.
Physical education and physical exercise help synthesize new neural connections that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system and a person’s mood. Just 30 minutes of exercise a day and you won't be in a bad mood. Dancing is no less beneficial for the activity of brain cells. Art therapy helps to get rid of negative emotions, relieves stress, breathing exercises help to better supply the brain with oxygen. Green tea or tomato juice will help cope with stress. Inhaling essential oils also regulates mood. A hot bath will help you relax and normalize your emotional state before bed.
Compound
The composition of Persen and Persen Forte tablets is as follows:
- Dry valerian extract - 50 mg;
- Dry lemon balm extract - 25 mg;
- Dry peppermint extract – 25 mg.
Excipients: talc, magnesium stearate, crospovidone, corn starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, lactose.
Use of the drug Persen
Analogs
Persen and Afobazol
A close analogue of the drug Persen is Afobazol. Both remedies do an excellent job of relieving psychological stress, depression and improving the emotional background.
But there is a significant difference between them. The active ingredient of the drug Persen is herbal substances of natural origin, while synthetic substances are used in Afobazol tablets.
Persen gently relieves irritability and anxiety, and also improves sleep quality. Afobazole is a more extensive action drug and is prescribed after clinical studies. The drugs can be prescribed by the attending physician at the same time to treat somatic abnormalities in the patient. In this case, after the prescribed time, taking Afobazol tablets ends, and treatment continues with Persen tablets.
The drug Afobazol
Persen and Novo-Passit
Novo-Passit is also an analogue of the drug Persen. Not recommended for persons with chronic diseases and individual intolerance to components. Novo-Passit acts as gently as Persen, thanks to its plant base. Relieves anxiety, reduces psychological stress, and also removes manifestations of nervous tension.
Novo-Passit differs from the drug Persen in the presence of:
- hawthorn, which affects the stabilization of blood circulation in the heart, lowers blood pressure and has a slight calming effect;
- hops, which have a hypnotic effect and have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
- elderberry, which is responsible for the diuretic and analgesic effects;
- passionflower with a moderate effect of relieving irritability and anxiety.
Also contains mint, valerian and lemon balm. Guaifenesin, a substance contained in Novo-Passit, helps relieve anxiety in the patient. Novo-Passit is not recommended for women during pregnancy and for persons with intolerance to certain elements included in the drug.
Persen or Tenoten?
Another analogue of the drug is Tenoten. The action and effectiveness of these drugs are almost the same, but they differ in composition, which is important to pay attention to when choosing a particular product. Despite the similarity of indications and contraindications of these two drugs, the therapeutic effect of Persen tablets is much more pronounced than that of Tenoten. It takes much less time to complete the course of treatment.
Persen or Glycine?
Glycine is also an analogue of the drug Persen. But despite the similarity of indications, these two drugs cannot be interchangeable. The main difference between these two drugs is the composition and principle of their effect on the patient’s body.
Persen is a herbal medicine that has a calming effect due to the combination of certain plants. Plants can cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, and respiratory problems, all due to the concentration of essential oils. Glycine is an amino acid that is found in the body of every person, as well as in fish, spinach, pumpkin and legumes. The amino acid is least likely to cause intolerance and skin rashes.
Persen or Deprim?
Another analogue of the drug can be called Deprim. This is also a drug of plant origin, but its active ingredient is St. John's wort extract. The effect on the patient’s autonomic nervous system occurs due to hypericin and flavonoids contained in this plant.
Deprim increases the emotional background, improves mood and normalizes sleep. With its use, an increase in both physical and psycho-emotional activity is observed. Indicated for depressive disorders and sudden mood swings. Unlike Persen tablets, Deprim does not affect concentration and does not cause drowsiness. However, Persen is a more effective medicine for the treatment of nervous conditions, insomnia and irritability. Deprim is not prescribed for the above disorders.
An article with a detailed description of analogues can be read here, and general recommendations for dealing with stress can be found here.
Tranquilizers for depression and neurosis
Kinds:
- sleeping pills;
- sedatives;
- muscle relaxants.
In the first case, there is a significant reduction in anxiety, the quality of sleep improves and the duration of sleep increases. Doctors do not recommend taking sleeping pills for a long time or independently extending the period of use prescribed by a specialist, since drugs in this group can cause drug dependence. Because of this feature, sleeping pills are popular among pharmacy drug addicts.
Sedatives have a positive effect on the central nervous system; they can be either herbal or synthetic and have a rather mild effect on the central nervous system. They help restore balance between the excitation and inhibition systems, enable a person to react more calmly to stressful situations and eliminate sleep problems.
Muscle relaxants are medications that reduce the tone of the skeletal muscles and reduce motor activity. They block H-cholinergic receptors and stop the supply of impulses to the muscles, due to which they stop contracting.
Tranquilizers are used for depression and panic attacks, sleep problems, as well as for:
- behavioral and mental disorders;
- neuroses;
- psychosis;
- personality disorders;
- causeless fears;
- schizophrenia;
- when relieving abstinence from alcohol and drug addiction;
- eczema;
- anorexia;
- bulimia;
- arrhythmias;
- hypertension.
In some cases, these psychotropic drugs are prescribed to children.
Medicines of this group should not be used by people with alcohol or drug intoxication. Doctors do not recommend medications for the treatment of neuroses and depression and for work involving increased concentration, including for drivers. As with the treatment of depression with antidepressants, to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication, it is necessary to reduce the dosage gradually. Your doctor should tell you about this. In addition, a long course of its use is fraught with the development of drug dependence, so the course is divided into short periods. Pregnant and lactating women should not use tranquilizers.
The drugs help cope with stress, make it easier to endure traumatic situations, eliminate fears, phobias, and panic attacks without suppressing cognitive functions. Often tranquilizers help eliminate sleep problems, frequent awakenings, insomnia at night, and drowsiness during the day. In the treatment of psychosis, these medications are used as part of complex therapy that help eliminate the side effects of antipsychotics. But the drugs themselves have various side effects, including muscle weakness, lethargy, decreased concentration and reactions, libido, memory impairment, drop in blood pressure, and nausea.
Tranquilizers are quite dangerous drugs, some of them are classified as pharmaceutical drugs, since if the duration of treatment and dosage are violated, psychophysical dependence can occur. They are also known to be used for recreational purposes. If you notice that your loved one has been taking the same medication for a long time, you should seek help from the Center for Healthy Youth. We work throughout Russia. Application is free and anonymous.
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