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SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
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Fighting depression: 10 modern drugs
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Fighting depression: 10 modern drugs
Depression is an urgent problem, the number of visits to doctors is growing every year.
It can be solved by contacting a psychotherapist and taking antidepressants . These are drugs that regulate the production of hormones and biochemical processes in the body. It is strictly forbidden to prescribe them to oneself , as these are complex drugs with certain restrictions, side effects effects . The doctor must authorize their appointment and control the intake. We will tell you which of them are the most effective and common in medicine, how many they have pluses and minuses.
What is meant by
depression Doctors have known it since ancient Greece and Egypt. Hippocrates described it as melancholy - a condition that is accompanied by anxiety, despondency, insomnia, refusal of food, irritability. Most often, the cause is childhood trauma or severe, frequent stress in adulthood. There are many provoking factors: the death of a loved one, deterioration of living conditions, alcoholism, brain diseases.
Such cases are referred to as psychogenic depression.
The second type is endogenous. The problem appears not from large external shocks, but because of internal causes. A person is constantly dissatisfied with himself, subjecting himself to criticism. Many patients have panic attacks , haunted by a feeling of fear, anxiety.
How long the period of depression lasts
Many people mistake ordinary periods of low mood for depression. If they do not last long and are quickly replaced by periods of recovery, then we are not talking about a depressive state. The problem is obvious when the symptoms persist for months and dramatically change a person's life. Then you need to see a doctor.
What happens to the body
The most common theory is that there is a malfunction of neurotransmitters located in the brain. These substances transmit signals from neuron to neuron and are responsible for a person's mood.
Dysfunction leads to a slowdown in the rate of this transmission and a decrease in the number of neurotransmitters themselves. Serotonin, which is called the "hormone of happiness", suffers the most. For clarity, this biochemical process can be compared, for example, with a drop in blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus.
How is
treated depressionDepression has been treated in different ways. In the ancient world - emetics and laxatives. In the Renaissance - wine and sunbathing. In the Age of Enlightenment - external stimuli, for example, insects. The 19th century brought new recipes - in particular, a solution of camphor in tartaric acid. The treatment also included the use of drugs, which are now no longer allowed for sale, and some are recognized as narcotic.
Obviously, all these drugs had no effect on increasing the amount of serotonin. And the treatment is precisely to normalize its production. This was done after creating modern antidepressants , which have a minimum of side effects, are safe for the body and are not addictive.
These are medicines, whose action is aimed specifically at balancing the disturbed balance of neurotransmitters: serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine.
Prescription
If a healthy person takes antidepressants , there will be no effect . For a depressed patient, taking them will help:
- improve psychological state;
- get rid of irritability;
- panic fear;
- increase mental and physical activity;
- overcome the dreary mood.
Psychiatrists prescribe antidepressants for chronic back pain, headaches. And also with irritable bowel syndrome, incontinence and other cases when the body stops producing its own painkillers. Medication helps restore pain suppression mechanisms.
These drugs can only be taken with a doctor's prescription, as many of them are strong stimulants.
Self-administration may cost dearly - the condition may worsen. Only a doctor will correctly calculate how many medicines to take per day. In parallel with the treatment by a psychiatrist, a neurologist, a consultation of a psychotherapist is required.
Precautions
- Prescribed drug start drinking from a small dose - the first couple of days they take a quarter of a tablet. Gradually increase the dose to normal. So the body adapts better. Finish the course by reducing the dose.
- The first effect of appears only 2 weeks after the start of administration. Sustained action - after six months. All this time, you need to take remedy, without making passes, breaks.
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Products are not combined with melatonin, St. John's wort, products and dietary supplements based on sibutramine, 5-HTP. Their combination can raise serotonin to dangerous levels.
Also, you can not combine them with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, for example, Cipralex. When writing a prescription, the doctor takes these points into account. - Drinking antidepressants is better in parallel with visits to a psychotherapist. If the drugs normalize the biochemical processes in the body, then this doctor will help normalize the psychological state after depression.
The best antidepressants
In medicine, they have long argued that some drugs give only a placebo effect. The purpose of the study was to find out which of them are the most effective and valid . The project involved 116 thousand patients, and its results were published by the authoritative edition of the Lancet. We offer a list of the best.
1. Agomelatine
New generation drug. Agomelatine is used for severe depressive disorders, high levels of anxiety. Enhances the release of dopamine and norepinephrine, stimulates melatonin receptors.
The standard therapeutic dose is 25-50 mg 1 time / day. Helps to restore the normal structure of sleep, get rid of anxiety and panic attacks attacks
Pros
+ Does not adversely affect attention and memory.
+ No lethargy during the day.
+ No sexual deviations.
+ No relation to blood pressure.
+ Do not reduce dosage upon discontinuation.
Cons
— In 1-10% of cases, increased sweating, diarrhea, constipation.
- Possible increased fatigue, drowsiness.
- There are no evidence-based safety studies in people with renal or hepatic insufficiency, therefore, such patients are advised to refrain from taking drugs with active ingredient agomelatine.
2. Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant. Moreover, the World Health Organization considers Amitriptyline the most reliable in this group. The standard dose is 200-250 mg / day. The action is to block the reuptake of neurotransmitters.
A good remedy for moderate to severe disorders of the endogenous type. Additionally, it has a sedative and hypnotic effect. Effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain, for the prevention of migraine.
Pluses
+ Preparations with active ingredient amitriptyline are inexpensive.
+ High reliability, minimum side effects.
+ Relatively safe during breastfeeding.
Cons
- Possible side effect in the form of blurred vision, dry mouth.
- Lowering blood pressure.
- Some patients experience constipation.
- Drowsiness.
3. Escitalopram
It belongs to the group of modern serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Most often, it is recommended to take for anxiety, panic attacks. It is taken once, the standard dose is 10 mg per day. Escitalopram has a milder effect and is prescribed to patients for whom tricyclic drugs are contraindicated.
Pluses
+ Lasting effect comes after 3 months.
+ Indicated for patients with disorders of the cardiovascular system.
+ Soft action.
Cons
- In some patients, the functions of the gastrointestinal tract are disturbed, which is most often expressed in diarrhea.
- Anxiety may increase during the first 2 weeks, therefore it is recommended to start treatment with low doses and gradually increase them.
- Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
4. Mirtazapine
A drug of the tetracyclic group. Mirtazapine - good stimulant for anxious depressions, has a moderate sedative effect. The average amount is 30 mg / day, it must be consumed once. Usually it is prescribed to patients who lose interest in life, cease to experience joy, pleasure. Effective in the correction of sleep, in particular, early awakenings.
Pros
+ Earlier onset of action than SSRIs (1 week).
+ Works well with most general medicines.
+ Full effect in 4 weeks.
+ Does not affect sexual function.
Cons
- The active substance mirtazapine is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus, arterial hypotension, increased intraocular pressure.
— During the appointment, you must drive carefully and engage in potentially hazardous types of work.
- 18% of patients experience drowsiness, 15% dry mouth, 5% weight loss. Other side effects occur in 1-3% of cases.
5. Paroxetine
Belongs to the SSRI group, is used most often for severe anxiety, panic, social phobia, nightmares, stress after trauma. Paroxetine can resolve the problems of anxious depression, anxiety-phobic disorders. Take once a day at a dose of 20 mg.
Pros
+ The most powerful stimulant among SSRIs.
+ Anxiety and insomnia pass quickly.
+ Minimal side effects in the form of vomiting, diarrhea.
+ Suitable for patients with cardiovascular problems.
Cons
— Not suitable for patients with severe motor, mental inhibition.
- Reduces libido.
- Harmful to the fetus when taken during pregnancy.
6. Fluoxetine
One of the most commonly used antidepressants in the SSRI group. Known as Prozac. Fluoxetine is also known as a good mood stimulant. Patients have a feeling of fear, tension, anxiety, gloomy dislike for others. Depending on the indications, the average daily dose is 20-60 mg.
Pluses
+ There is practically no effect on the work of the heart.
+ Does not cause sedation.
+ Effective for patients with motor retardation and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Cons
- May cause weight loss.
— Hypoglycemia is possible in diabetes mellitus.
- Contraindicated in severe renal impairment.
7. Fluvoxamine
Another SSRI drug.
Fluvoxamine is similar to Prozac Fluoxetine but is fast acting and may cost cheaper. The effect is in a more active slowing down of the reuptake of serotonin by neurons. It is indicated for depression of various origins, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorders. The average daily dose is 100 mg.
Pros
+ Lower price than traditional Prozac.
+ Faster action than him.
+ Relatively minor side effects (diarrhea, dry mouth, drowsiness).
Cons
- Contraindicated in diabetes.
- Pregnant women - with caution, lactation - prohibited.
- Causes nausea in some patients.
8. Sertraline
One of the widely used and universal drugs of the SSRI group. They treat almost any depressive condition, panic disorder, social phobia. However, in severe clinical cases, sertraline may not be effective enough. The standard dose is 50 mg/day.
Pros
+ No cardiotoxicity.
+ The patient's psychomotor activity does not change.
+ Does not increase body weight.
+ Combines well with other groups of antidepressants.
Cons
— In the first 2 weeks there may be problems with sleep, diarrhea.
- Side effects of a sexual nature.
- Contraindicated in pregnant women.
9. Escitalopram
The drug is classified as an SSRI. Its difference is in its effectiveness in depression, which is accompanied by involuntary movements (tic, tremor, chewing, smacking). Escitalopram is prescribed to patients with panic, anxiety, phobias, obsessive thoughts or actions. The daily dose is 20 mg.
Pluses
+ Effective in tardive dyskinesia.
+ One of the most powerful SSRIs.
+ More pronounced thymoleptic effect (improvement of mood) compared to many antidepressants of the same group.
Cons
- In some patients, anxiety increases within 2 weeks after starting treatment.
— Gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, agitation are possible.
— Use during pregnancy only in extreme cases, incompatible with feeding.
10. Venlafaxine
Belongs to the SNRI group. In addition to blocking the reuptake of serotonin, venlafaxine has a similar effect on another neurotransmitter, norepinephrine. The medicine is prescribed for depressive conditions of various origins, social phobias, anxiety, panic. Usually take 150 mg per day.
Pros
+ Better tolerated by patients than most tricyclics.
+ More pronounced effect than classic SSRIs.
+ Fewer contraindications.
Cons
- Traditional side effects of most antidepressants: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, diarrhea or constipation.
- May increase eye pressure.
- The most severe withdrawal syndrome among antidepressant drugs.
This list is not to be used as a recommendation. In any case, consult your doctor before purchasing. Be healthy!
Depression. Golden mustache and other natural healers
Depression.
Golden mustache and other natural healers WikiReading
Golden mustache and other natural healers
Alexey Vladimirovich Ivanov
Contents
Depression
When depression occurs, a person has a constantly depressed mood, he is haunted by a feeling of anxiety, hopelessness, inner emptiness, melancholy, depression, etc.
In simple cases, depression is successfully treated with folk remedies. In case of frequently recurring depressive conditions, it is recommended to seek help from a doctor, who is likely to prescribe medication to the patient, as well as the necessary diet.
Treatment
Since St. John's wort is the most famous remedy for depression in folk medicine, its decoction (2 teaspoons of the herb per 1 glass of water) is mixed with a golden mustache decoction (1 crushed leaf per 1 glass of water).
The remedy is taken 1 tablespoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Warm baths with a few drops of lavender oil, chamomile oil, and golden mustache oil are good for depression.
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