"Tenoten" refers to the class of anxiolytic sedatives. This is one of the few sedatives with real action that does not belong to the placebo category, the use of which can bring the patient significant relief during chronic stress, anxiety, neurotic behavior and even mitigate the manifestations of psychotic behavior. For Tenoten and alcohol, compatibility is not only undesirable, but can also aggravate the condition and make symptoms even more pronounced. Despite the fact that the list of indications for taking the drug includes withdrawal symptoms in chronic alcoholism, it is strictly forbidden to use it during the period of use.
The composition and form of the drug
The drug is available in the form of tablets. Neither injectable nor liquid form exists. Despite the fact that the packaging indicates that Tenoten is available on prescription, in reality it is sold without a prescription, since the drug does not cause either drug or psychological dependence.
The main active ingredient of the drug is chemically purified antibodies to the brain-specific protein S-100.
The cost of one package of the drug, in which 20 tablets, is about two hundred rubles. There is another kind of drug - "Children's Tenoten", in which the concentration of the active substance is less. The cost of the drug is about the same, but in some pharmacy chains, Children's Tenoten costs a little more - about three hundred rubles.
Indications for use
Instructions for use with Tenoten indicate that the drug can be used for the following diseases:
- organic lesions of the central nervous system;
- the period of withdrawal symptoms in people suffering from chronic alcoholism;
- period of chronic stress;
- neurotic conditions;
- anxiety;
- sleep problems of various etiologies;
- hyperactivity, motor anxiety;
- difficulty concentrating, lack of attention;
- anxiety, irritability, memory impairment and cognitive function in this regard;
- central nervous system hyperactivity in adults and children;
- disorders of cerebral blood flow, as a result of which behavioral disorders have developed.
The recommended dosage is one tablet daily. If the drug is prescribed by a neurologist or psychiatrist, the dosage can be changed upwards, depending on the clinical picture and the patient’s diagnosis. In some cases, on the contrary, the dosage can be reduced - some neurologists prescribe half a tablet of Tenoten as part of complex therapy, for example, with the parallel use of nootropics or antidepressants.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Instructions for use warns that there are the following contraindications for taking "Tenoten":
- delirium state, acute psychotic conditions;
- chronic diseases of the liver and kidneys in the acute stage (reception is possible only after consulting with your doctor and receiving tests);
- concomitant use of Tenoten and alcohol;
- children under 18 years old;
- children under 3 years of age are contraindicated in the use of the drug "Children's Tenoten."
Can I drink alcohol while taking medication? No, this can further aggravate the patient’s condition - such a combination is strictly prohibited.
Possible side effects while taking
Instructions for use warns that the development of the following side effects is possible:
- From the side of the central nervous system: nausea of a neurogenic nature, headache, drowsiness, asthenia, mild tremor, in the first days of admission, an increase in the level of anxiety is possible. However, after a few days of taking this side effect should pass and the emotional state should level out.
- From the digestive tract: diarrhea, indigestion, nausea after taking the pill on an empty stomach in the morning.
- From the endocrine system: the appearance of urticaria, dermatitis, skin itching and other allergic manifestations on the main active component of the drug.
The effect of alcoholic beverages on the psyche and nervous system
In our society, there is an opinion that alcoholic drinks allow you to relax and distract from problems. However, from the point of view of medicine, not everything is so obvious. Ethyl alcohol, which is precisely the component that causes intoxication, is a powerful depressant. It has a depressing effect on the central nervous system, is a powerful sedative. No wonder those people who regularly consume alcoholic beverages become chronically dependent - after all, ethyl alcohol is in no way inferior to those drugs that are generally considered more destructive and scary in society.
Already at the first stage of alcoholism, a person becomes irritable, anxious, depressive. This is due to the fact that his nervous system is regularly exposed to powerful toxic effects, as a result of which neurons die in huge quantities. At the second stage of alcoholism, a person often tries to level his condition with the help of pharmacological drugs - this is where the question arises as to whether Tenoten can be used with alcohol. As a rule, such a combination only worsens the situation. The interaction of Tenoten with alcohol usually does not provide any relief. The hangover syndrome is being replaced by even greater anxiety and depression.
Symptoms of withdrawal symptoms in people with addiction
What drives people to mix Tenoten with alcohol? Most often, they just try to get rid of withdrawal symptoms in this way. Do not confuse it with a hangover syndrome: the mechanism of these conditions is different.
Withdrawal syndrome occurs 3-4 days after the last use and can last up to a year. But more often it ends earlier, after the alcoholic has taken the next dose of the drink. As a result, a hangover syndrome develops, and after it, again, - withdrawal symptoms. This condition is expressed by the following symptoms:
- irritability;
- nervousness;
- depression and anxiety;
- suicidal thoughts.
A man walks in a vicious circle and thinks that the tablets will help to get out of it. Is it possible to take Tenoten with alcohol? Such a question is often asked by addicted people who cannot refuse to take the next dose of alcohol. Many of them are already aware of their addiction. The answer to the question is no, Tenoten and alcohol cannot be mixed.
"Tenoten" with withdrawal symptoms
If a person intends under no circumstances to take alcoholic beverages and achieve a long-term remission, then it makes sense to smooth out the symptoms of withdrawal symptoms with the help of tablets. "Tenoten" with alcohol can be mixed only if a person is simultaneously forced to take alcohol therapeutic tinctures in minimum dosages. But if we are talking about the use of alcohol-containing drinks in large quantities, such a combination is strictly prohibited.
"Tenoten" during the period of withdrawal syndrome allows you to get rid of irritability, establish sleep and calm anxiety. Thanks to taking the medicine, it is easier for a person to survive a difficult period and not to return to his addiction, not to start drinking alcohol-containing drinks again.
Tenoten: alcohol interactions and consequences
Do not belittle the possible consequences of such mixing. Many people who suffer from chronic addiction are sure that you can take Tenoten with alcohol. It's a delusion. The simultaneous administration of many times enhances the sedative effect, since ethyl alcohol is also a powerful inhibitory substance for the central nervous system. As a result, the so-called alcoholic coma may occur - a prolonged restless sleep. The inhabitants consider this condition to be a dream, but in narcology it is defined as coma. At the same time, the body often tries to reject the products of poisoning, begins vomiting, but the person does not wake up, and as a result, death comes from blocking the respiratory tract (mechanical asphyxia).
"Tenoten" and alcohol, taken at the same time, in addition, increase the toxic load on the internal organs. With their regular mixing, not only the psyche and nervous system suffer, but also the liver, pancreas, gall bladder.
Is it possible to cure chronic alcoholism
The question of whether sedative medications (Tenoten) can be combined with alcohol can only arise in a person with a developed dependence on alcohol-containing drinks. The faster he realizes the complexity of the phenomenon that occurs with him, the better: after all, to achieve remission in alcoholism is possible only if there is a burning desire in the patient himself.
There are several methods of treating chronic alcoholism:
- Coding with the help of “hemming” an Esperal ampoule into a muscle or under the skin, as a result of which a person simply cannot physically accept alcohol-containing drinks.
- Attend psychotherapy sessions with an addiction specialist.
- Attending the meetings of anonymous alcoholics is also a kind of psychotherapy, only completely free. Such meetings, as a rule, are an act of goodwill of people who were able to overcome their addiction and are ready to share knowledge with other afflicted.