Benefits and harm of tranquilizers

Tranquilizers( anxiolytics, antineurotic, psychodegenerative agents, vegetative stabilizers) - psychotropic drugs, have a calming effect, eliminate fear and anxiety. Before the appearance of these medications, physicians used bromides, later barbiturates. The first - meprobinate - is introduced into medical practice in the 50s of the 20th century. The classification of tranquilizers( anxiolytics) is quite complicated. The drugs are part of a large group of benzodiazepine derivatives.

Types of tranquilizers

The main action of night anxiolytics is sleeping pills, as well as the elimination of anxiety and various fears before going to bed. This group of drugs is used most often. Popular drugs: Elenium, Diazepam, Seduxen, Relanium.

The main effect of daytime anxiolytics is a psychostimulating effect, an increase in brain activity. This group of drugs is similar to the previous one in its chemical composition. Daytime tranquilizers can be used by people in the performance of responsible work related to the concentration of attention. Popular drugs: Medazepam, Rudotel.

Depending on the task, doctors can prescribe anxiolytics:

• for weakening post-traumatic reactions, with epileptic status to reduce muscle tone - Diazepam;
• for pre-approval before operations - Midazolam, Lorazepam.

For the duration of the action of the drugs are:

• short-acting( Tofizepam);
• of secondary action( Clobazepam);
• long-acting( Phenazepam).

There are atypical tranquilizers - Afobazol, Tofizopam, Grandaxin. The classification of tranquilizers is not systematized to the end, as new drugs are periodically created. These funds receive several titles, so careful study of the instruction is required.

Effects of tranquilizers

How the tranquilizers operate has not been reliably established so far. The drugs have the following effects on the patients:

1. Anaxiolytic. Eliminates phobias, anxious states, increase activity, sociability.
2. Sedative. It causes inhibition, reduces concentration of attention.
3. Sleeping pills.
4. Anticonvulsant.
5. Muscle-relaxing.
6. Amnestic( in high doses).

To fine-tune the functioning of all systems, small doses of drugs are added. It is suggested that in the limbic department of the human brain, violations of the body's functioning are formed, where the selective activity of these drugs is directed. Thus, tranquilizers protect the human body from the destructive effects of chronic and acute stress. They help relieve tension in the central nervous system, calm down, bring the body into a normal state.

Tranquilizers are substances of rapid and effective response. Depending on the drug, its effect is fixed after 25 - 50 minutes. It also does not last long - some time, 2-3 hours. Therefore, it is mandatory to use it regularly 2-6 weeks, it is possible to increase the time of reception.

Recommendation! Tranquilizers with depression appoint themselves - not the best option. Your doctor will help you figure out which tranquilizers are best for you. If after a few days the symptoms are removed, the dose is gradually reduced to the necessary treatment to maintain the effect achieved.

What are the dangerous tranquilizers?

Tranquilizers have the ability to accumulate in the human body, so they are withdrawn for a long time. On the 5th-6th day of drug withdrawal, when the amount of it in the body significantly decreases, it is likely the return of the symptoms of the disease.

Therefore, if treatment is prescribed, it is necessary to go through the entire course without taking breaks and all the more independent decisions on the cancellation of the drug. Experiments can only do harm, and the consequences are dangerous.

Thus, drugs are created to normalize the activity of the whole organism as a whole. They should help a person return to a normal, habitual way of life. Relieve anxiety, relax the muscles, eliminate convulsions - the main purpose of tranquilizers. All drugs "know how to do it" in one way or another.

Although the group of benzodiazepine drugs is well tolerated, the most typical side effects can be observed:

• hypersedition phenomena: dose-dependent daytime sleepiness, decreased physical activity, absent-mindedness, decreased concentration of attention;
• paradoxical reactions: increased aggressiveness, insomnia( spontaneously passing with decreasing dose);
• muscle relaxation: weakness of various muscles, also general weakness;
• behavioral toxicity: even at small dosages, there are violations of psychomotor, cognitive functions;
• physical and mental dependence: the result of long-term use( 6 months - the year of continuous admission), similar to the signs of neurotic anxiety.

Important! In large doses of drugs can lead to a halt in breathing.

The most common signs of lethargy, drowsiness - 10%, dizziness -1%.Others are less common. It should be noted that these undesirable phenomena occur in people in old age and in alcohol lovers.

Conclusion

From tranquilizers is not only good, but also harm. A person who understands this will not engage in self-treatment, will necessarily follow the recommendations of a specialist who prescribes treatment. It is necessary to pass all the prescribed tests, get a prescription. What is the harm of tranquilizers? Drugs refer to potent drugs that lead to addiction.

With withdrawal syndrome, mental disorders worsen in patients, anxiety, nightmares, trembling of hands occur. Therefore, the task of doctors is not only the competent appointment of drugs, but also their cancellation. Usually, tranquilizers are refused for several weeks.