Insomnia (insomnia), which torments a person at night, is a familiar problem for many people. Lack of sleep can be complete or partial.

The symptoms of insomnia include not only trouble falling asleep, but also unexpected and fairly frequent awakenings at night, as well as constant early morning awakenings.

All this affects the state of the human body in the daytime and creates a feeling of weakness, fatigue, lack of strength.

Insomnia drugs (non-addictive) exist to help the patient overcome sleep problems, but with the least harm to the body. As a rule, pain, general overwork of the body, severe overexcitation can be the cause of trouble with sleep.

This is interesting! About 20% of the world's population suffers from various sleep disorders, the elderly are most susceptible to this, their figure is 50-60%. According to statistics, the female half of humanity is subject to this disease 2 times more often than the male.

Great torment can be delivered by insomnia, which lasts for a long time, a month or more. In such a situation, it is impossible to do without treatment. This diagnosis is made under the following conditions:

• sleep disturbances at least 3 times a week for a month;
• poor general condition and disruption of professional activities caused by poor sleep quality.

Drugs for insomnia without addiction

Insomnia occurs as an independent disease, or as a concomitant with exacerbation of other diseases. When symptoms appear, it is necessary to consult a doctor to find out the reasons for its manifestation.

It is better to contact a specialist - a somnologist, however, in the absence of a doctor of such qualification, it is necessary to consult a psychotherapist or neurologist.

After conducting an examination and finding out the causes of insomnia, the doctor should prescribe the appropriate drug and duration of treatment.

The dosage of the medicine is prescribed by the doctor, because exceeding the required dosage can lead to a deterioration in health or the occurrence of negative side effects.

Medicines for insomnia are available in several forms:

• chemicals;
• products containing herbal ingredients.

Drugs belonging to the synthetic group are the most effective, but are used only by prescription. The chemical components in their composition often cause allergic reactions and have side effects on the patient's body.

The duration of the insomnia medication is also important, because all of them are addictive to one degree or another, i.e. after a certain time, a person will no longer be able to fall asleep without them.

Here is a list of the most popular drugs:

Name of the drug	Composition, active substance	Action	Recommendations and counter- testimony	Price
Phenobarbital	The drug is a derivative of the barbiturate class	Calms the nervous system, reduces activity and causes a feeling of drowsiness	It is recommended to take no more than 2 weeks, because. efficiency decreases	Sold in a pharmacy without a prescription, price 250-300 rubles.
Melaxen	A drug containing an analog component of melatonin (sleep hormone)	When it is used in the body, enzymes and active substances begin to be produced that contribute to a good sleep. The effect on the body is very favorable, allowing you to restore sleep patterns.	Doctors recommend its use to workers who regularly fly from one time zone to another, or work at night	It is released without a prescription, the cost is 600-700 rubles.
Donormil	Sleeping pills of the ethanolamine class, has a sedative effect	Helps reduce the time to fall asleep, prolong the quality of sleep, does not affect sleep phases. It is taken in 0.5-1 tab. half an hour before bedtime for a course of 2-5 days, the maximum duration of treatment is 2 weeks	Contraindications: pregnancy, age up to 15 years, prostate disease, lactase deficiency, glaucoma. The drug affects driving, causes drowsiness	The price is about 350 rubles.
Imovan	Active ingredient: Zopiclone	One of the modern drugs for insomnia, which has a sedative, anticonvulsant effect. It affects the quality of sleep, reducing the time to fall asleep, normalizes night sleep (without night awakenings), increases sleep time. Recommended by doctors in the treatment of sleep disorders in psychological disorders	Contraindications: pregnancy, respiratory failure, age up to 15 years, alcohol intake. When using the drug for more 4 weeks habituation possible	Price near 1100-1200 rub.
Zolpidem	Refers to neurotropic and hypnotic drugs	Therapy for insomnia is prescribed by the attending physician after diagnosing the causes of insomnia, because. sleep disturbances are often a sign of mental or somatic illness. The minimum dose is 10 mg, taken only under the supervision of a doctor, the duration of admission is 7-10 days	The drug has many side effects, especially in elderly patients: confusion, anterograde amnesia, sleepwalking, etc. The drug should not be combined with alcohol

According to the reviews of patients taking medications for insomnia, they have an individual effect: for some they reduce sleep problems, for others they cause health problems and unpleasant symptoms in the morning after drinking the medication the day before and during the day.

Other popular herbal remedies for insomnia

Preparations based on herbal ingredients are the most popular, because. they are less harmful to the body and can be used for a long time.

The most popular of them:

Valerian- refers to the cheapest drugs for insomnia, in a pharmacy you can buy in two forms (tablets and tincture).

In addition to a sedative effect, valerian acts on digestion, reduces heart rate and dilates the vessels of the heart, and also reduces anxiety and nervousness; reduces sleep problems; has a positive effect on headaches and migraines; without side effects, almost not addictive (but it is better not to abuse it).

Motherwort (as tincture)- has an effect similar to valerian.

It is prescribed for the treatment of neuralgic diseases, insomnia, depression, neurasthenia.

The drug has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, the state of the thyroid gland and the cardiovascular system.

However, the drug should not be taken by women during pregnancy, because. it is able to tone the muscles of the uterus and cause bleeding.

Ortho-Taurine (capsule)- an affordable remedy, a dietary supplement that helps to restore sleep and recover from insomnia in a short period of time. It contains trace elements, B vitamins, rose hips, succinic acid. It is taken as a course for a month 2-3 times a day, the price is 450-900 rubles.

Biolan- a more expensive remedy (about 600 rubles), dietary supplement, contains amino acids and peptides, has a general strengthening effect on the entire body, helps normalize the central nervous system, improves cerebral circulation, memory and concentration.

Neurostabil- phyto-tablets, which are good for insomnia, help to normalize sleep, increase vitality, stabilize pressure, and have an anticonvulsant effect.

Contains herbal ingredients (motherwort, oregano, etc.), B vitamins.

Contraindication: pregnancy. The cost is within 1000-1100 rubles.

Persen- a preparation based on herbal ingredients (valerian, lemon balm, mint), which helps fight stress, reduces nervous tension, improves sleep.

Can be used in children from 12 years of age and adults of any age, is not addictive; price within 200-250 rubles.

Valemidin- a combined sedative and antispasmodic agent. Herbal components: tinctures of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn, peppermint, and diphenhydramine. Take 30-40 cap. Three times a day, diluted in water.

Contraindications: pregnancy and lactation, age less than 18 years, low blood pressure, impaired liver and kidney function, heart failure. Price from 200 to 250 rubles.

Be careful! The number of drugs for insomnia in the world was created almost 3 thousand, however, due to negative side effects, strong addiction, only 29 are practically used, of which only 14 are in Russia.

This amount refers to chemical preparations, while plant-based products are more harmless and often work without addiction.

homeopathic medicines

Homeopathic remedies are very popular with people who prefer to drink non-chemical drugs. This method is an alternative to standard medicine, but allows you to approach the treatment of the disease in a complex.

Homeopathic medicines for insomnia are not only non-addictive, but also have virtually no side effects.

That is, homeopathic remedies are not only drugs for insomnia (without addiction), they are used for a long time and in parallel have a positive effect on many other vital systems of the human body.

Homeopathic remedies used to treat insomnia:

• Aconite (semolina homeopathic contains tincture of the Aconite plant) - used to relieve anxiety and a state of overexcitation in the evening, the price is 120 rubles.
• Argentum Nitricum (granules)- helps to relieve the state of insomnia during excitement on a business basis, the price is approx. 70-110 rub.

• Passiflora (seeds or drops, prepared from the flowers and leaves of the plant of the same name) - recommended for emotionally excitable people, price approx. 170 rub.
• Nux Vomica- recommended for high mental activity or intensive training sessions to improve sleep, in conditions of nervous irritability, hypochondria, neuralgia, etc., price 480 rubles.
• Sulfur (in granules)- helps with too sensitive and disturbing sleep, when a person wakes up from the slightest noise, with painful excitement, irritability, depression, melancholy, the price is approx. 200-290 rub.
• Hamomilla- a remedy for irritable people or those suffering from physical pain, often helps to improve sleep in case of drug dependence on sedatives, price approx. 130 rub.

Folk remedies for insomnia. Teas and ready-made tinctures

Folk remedies for sleep problems were used by our ancestors. Honey and some herbs were considered the most harmless and effective, from which tinctures and decoctions were prepared.

Also now in the pharmacy chain you can buy ready-made teas that help with insomnia and have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Unlike chemical drugs for insomnia, they can be used for a longer time and are not addictive.

Tea for insomnia

Drinking herbal tea is the safest way to fight depression and insomnia. We will tell you which teas are the most popular:

• chamomile (from flowers)- has a relaxing effect on the nervous system, helps relieve panic and anxiety, reduces sleep disturbances, has a positive effect on headaches and migraines;

• mint (contains menthol)- will allow you to relax, relieve tension after work, helps to tune in to a calm normal sleep, however, with prolonged use it can cause gynecological problems in the female half, and a decrease in potency in the male;
• from lemon balm- cope with irritability, fatigue and decreased efficiency, insomnia and depression (it is better to drink tea without additions in the form of black or green teas);
• with hops, hawthorn and other herbs.

Honey remedies

Here are some common recipes for using honey:

• honey can be taken in the form of a syrup consisting of: 1 tbsp. "Borjomi", 0.5 tbsp. finely chopped lemon and 1 tbsp. honey;

• a mixture of honey (2 tablespoons) and lemon juice (1 tablespoon) with crushed walnuts (2 tablespoons) - taken before bedtime;
• dilute honey with kefir or warm water in a proportion of 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp., taken in the evening.

Herbal infusions and teas

The most popular plants used to treat insomnia are valerian, motherwort, myta, hops, etc. They help to relax, calm the nerves, and help you fall asleep.

Here are some recipes:

1. Do a mixture of herbs: motherwort (3 hours), peppermint leaves (3 hours), valerian root (2 hours), hop cones (2 hours). Add 1 tbsp to the mixture. water and hold in a water bath for 15 minutes, cool and strain, restore the volume to 250 ml. Drink three times a day for 0.5 tbsp.
2. Do a mixture of three-leaf watch, valerian root, hops and mint leaves in the same proportions. In 1 tbsp. Add 1 tablespoon of boiling water to the mixture, boil and drink 100 ml three times a day.
3. A mixture of mint leaves, chamomile flowers, fennel fruit, cumin and valerian root(in equal shares), take 10 g of the collection, pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, evaporate for 30 minutes, cool, filter, bring the collection volume to the initial one. The decoction is drunk twice a day: in the morning 0.5 tbsp., in the evening - 1 tbsp.

Herbal bath treatment

Taking a bath is one way to deal with lack of sleep and trouble falling asleep.

Important! When taking a relaxing bath, you need to ensure that the water temperature is below 40ºС, it is better to take a bath 1-2 hours before bedtime. It is better to eat at least 2 hours before this.

Bathing time - no more than 25 minutes, it is also necessary to monitor the water level (it should not cover the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe heart), otherwise it will negatively affect blood vessels and blood circulation.

To make the baths more effective, add decoctions of herbs:

• fragrant hay (brewed in a 3-liter saucepan);
• boil pine needles and cones in 2 liters of water and leave for 12 hours until the liquid turns brown (optimum water temperature is 36ºС, the procedure lasts 15 minutes);
• valerian root (200 g) brew 1 liter of water and boil for 10 minutes, leave for 1 hour;
• linden inflorescences (0.5 kg) per 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, filter.

The resulting decoctions and infusions are added to the bath before immersion and stirred well.

Drugs for insomnia without addiction differ in composition and side effects, so it is better to take them on the recommendation and under the supervision of a doctor, and their effectiveness can be purely individual.

Drugs for insomnia without addiction. What are:

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