Not everyone manages to cope with neurological disorders on their own. Antidepressants are often used to treat anxiety, neurosis, and other abnormalities. This article provides information about the drug "Negrustin": analogues, instructions for use, indications.
Drug action
The active substance of the drug is St. John's wort herb extract . "Negrustin" has an antidepressant and sedative effect, affects the central nervous system. While taking the drug, the level of hormones responsible for peace of mind, peace of mind increases. Appointed in the following conditions:
- increased anxiety;
- manic state;
- phobias;
- asthenia;
- depression;
- agitation caused by pain or itching.
The drug is not used in a state of severe depression, "Negrustin" is also contraindicated for children and pregnant women. An analogue of the drug that contains St. John's wort can harm this most vulnerable category of people. According to studies, such drugs either did not have the expected effect, or provoked side effects. Therefore, the question of the treatment of psychological and neurological diseases should be decided individually with a specialist.
"Negrustin": instructions for use, reviews
Despite the fact that the drug is sold without a prescription, experts recommend taking Negrustin as prescribed by the doctor. Instructions for use: the drug is taken orally, mainly during meals. The course should last at least 28 days, the maximum treatment period is two months. If necessary, the patient is prescribed a second course, however, judging by the reviews of doctors, a single dose of Negrustin helps to get rid of neurological disorders.
The drug is available in the form of a solution of red or red-brown color, which has a pleasant smell. Bottles contain 50 or 100 ml of the product. There is also a solid form of medicine - gelatin capsules. Inside contain active granules having a specific aroma. Such Negrustin tablets are placed in blisters of 10 pieces. In the package they can be 3, 4, 6 or 10.
The simultaneous administration of other drugs with a similar effect often causes an increase in side effects. Negrustin, an analogue of the drug, and almost any other antidepressant drug weaken the effect of many drugs. They should be familiarized with their list in advance. The instruction, which is placed in the box for the tool, contains similar information. The drug affects the ability to control mechanisms.
Reviews of patients agree that the medicine is easily tolerated, rarely causes side effects, improves mood and well-being.
Deprim
This is a drug that has almost the same composition as Negrustin. The analogue improves mood, mental and physical activity, improves working capacity. Appointed in the following cases:
- reduced ability to work;
- nervous exhaustion;
- weakness and lethargy;
- weather sensitivity;
- menopause;
- emotional disturbances (depression, mania, fears).
"Deprim" has few contraindications, rarely causes side effects. It is used in pediatrics and is prescribed for children from 6 years old, while most antidepressants are contraindicated for them, including Negrustin. Instructions for use: tablets and capsules are taken orally before meals, washed down with a small amount of water.
A positive result is observed 10 days after the start of the course. If no significant improvements are detected after a month, the drug is canceled. Dosage for children should be agreed with the doctor. Adults are recommended to take a tablet three times a day, or one capsule daily.
Cipralex
It is an antidepressant that has the same effect on the nervous system as Negrustin. The analogue is distinguished by its composition, its active substance is escitalopram. The drug is indicated in cases:
- anxieties, fears, mania;
- social phobias (fear of society);
- Depressions of any severity.
It is considered a more powerful tool compared to herbal medicines. It has many contraindications and side effects, which usually appear 1–2 weeks after the start of administration and disappear with further therapy. “Cipralex” is not used in the treatment of children and adolescents under eighteen years of age, is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, the elderly.
In patients taking the drug for the first time, suicidal tendencies, increased anxiety and mania can be observed. Especially this phenomenon affects persons under the age of twenty-five years. Cipralex affects any activity that requires high attention and concentration. It is released only by prescription.
"Fluoxetine"
A drug based on fluoxetine hydrochloride is often prescribed for the ineffectiveness of other antidepressant drugs. It helps to improve mood, relieve anxiety, tension, can lead to weight loss. Effective in the following cases:
- premenstrual disorders;
- kleptomania;
- schizophrenia;
- alcoholism;
- anorexia.
Clinical effectiveness is observed after several weeks (from 1 to 6). It has many contraindications, limitations, a wide range of side effects. It is prescribed only by a specialist and is not sold without a doctor’s prescription.
St. John's wort
Mostly a perennial plant known for its antidepressant and sedative properties. It yields to popular drugs only in case of severe disorders and abnormalities. Studies prove the effectiveness of St. John's wort on a par with chemicals.
Recommended for the following conditions:
- chronic fatigue;
- depression;
- psychological and emotional disorders;
- headaches and rheumatic pains;
- premenstrual tension;
- anxiety, obsessive fear.
It is used as an independent tool and is part of many antidepressant drugs of plant origin. Recipe: to prepare a decoction, 10 g of grass is poured with a glass of boiling water, insisted for 10-15 minutes, decanted. The required dosage is determined by the doctor.
Consumers respond positively about this remedy - in addition to a sedative and calming effect, the plant manifests itself positively with diseases of the digestive tract, for the treatment of inflamed gums. But, despite the effectiveness and accessibility, the reception of St. John's wort (and the means based on it) should be appointed and controlled only by a specialist. Self-medication can lead to undesirable consequences.