Physical and emotional overload, stress, and overwork often lead to psychological problems. A constant feeling of anxiety, increased irritability, sleep disturbance, fears and stress are all symptoms of a neurosis. Cope with them most often on their own does not work. In such cases, doctors prescribe tranquilizers or antidepressants, the mildest and safest of which is Adaptol. Reviews of patients who have already undergone treatment, note that the drug acts gently and effectively. It helps to cope with stress, irritability and anxiety.
general characteristics
The active component of the drug "Adaptol" is the substance mebicar. This chemical compound, similar in composition to the natural metabolites of humans, affecting the areas of the brain responsible for the occurrence of emotions. Of the auxiliary components, the composition of the drug includes only calcium stearate and methyl cellulose.
"Adaptol" is produced by a well-known pharmaceutical company in Latvia in the form of round white tablets of 20 pieces per pack. The most common tablets containing 500 mg mebicar, but there is a children's dosage of 300 mg. Adaptol packaging costs about 600 rubles.
When is the drug used?
"Adaptol" refers to tranquilizers, albeit of a weak effect. But still, in a pharmacy it can be purchased only by prescription. But even with this use, the drug has won many positive reviews. The use of "Adaptol" is justified in such cases:
- with severe stress;
- panic attacks;
- neurosis;
- mental instability;
- anxiety, fears;
- heartaches caused by psychological causes;
- with premenstrual syndrome or menopause;
- to overcome nicotine addiction;
- while taking antipsychotics to reduce the possibility of side effects.
Treatment result
The drug "Adaptol" is a light tranquilizer. It eliminates anxiety, irritability, relieves mental stress. The patient ceases to experience fear and anxiety. Reviews about "Adaptol" note that the drug calms and relieves anxiety well, but does not lead to drowsiness or lethargy. The advantage of this tool over other tranquilizers is that it does not cause euphoria or muscle relaxation.
The drug begins to act almost immediately after administration, as it is rapidly absorbed into the blood. The action persists for several hours, and the active substance is completely excreted during the day with urine. At the same time, reviews about "Adaptol" note that the drug is not addictive, so you can take it with courses of any duration.
Contraindications and side effects
Despite the fact that the active substance is natural for the body, and the drug has a mild effect, not everyone can take it. The presence of contraindications necessarily warns the instruction to "Adaptol". Reviews of doctors note that a small number of them do not interfere with prescribing this tool to everyone who needs it. Contraindications include pregnancy and lactation. You can also not give "Adaptol" to children under 10 years of age. It is forbidden to use the drug with individual intolerance.
Reviews about "Adaptol" note that the drug does not have such negative effects as most tranquilizers. Patients have neither overexcitation nor inhibition. But with caution, you need to use it for individual intolerance, since this increases the risk of an allergic reaction. In addition, with pathologies of the kidneys and liver, it is necessary to observe a doctor, since the components of the drug are metabolized using these organs. And with persistent hypotension, taking the drug can lead to a strong drop in blood pressure, weakness, dizziness.
"Adaptol": instructions for use
Reviews about taking the drug note that it is well tolerated, does not lead to drowsiness or a decrease in concentration. But you must strictly follow the instructions. Most often, they recommend drinking 1 tablet in 500 mg 2-3 times a day. You can take them at any time, swallowing whole and drinking water. The duration of treatment depends on the patient's condition. It can be 2-3 days with stress or acute neurosis, or 2-3 months with serious disorders. At a higher dosage, Adaptol is used in the treatment of nicotine addiction. At the same time, they recommend drinking 2 tablets three times a day. The duration of therapy is at least one and a half months. Children from 10 years old are recommended to give 1 tablet in 300 mg 1-3 times a day.
Analogs of "Adaptol"
This drug belongs to mild tranquilizers. A similar effect is exerted by several means. Most often, Adaptol is compared with Afobazole. They equally relieve anxiety, help with stress and neurosis. Both of these drugs are well tolerated and have almost no contraindications. But they have different composition and application features.
Preparations completely similar to Adaptol are Mebicar and Mebix of Russian manufacture. In such cases, Dormiplant, Sedavit, Phenibut and others may also be prescribed.
Adaptol: patient reviews
The drug is well tolerated and begins to act almost immediately after administration. Patients like that it improves mood, improves performance and strengthens memory. Reviews note that it quickly relieves stress, soothes, but does not cause drowsiness or lethargy. Taking the drug can even be combined with study, since there is no change in concentration.