What to choose Adaptol or its analogues: what is better, safer and cheaper?

Produced in tablets, Adaptol refers to tranquilizers, its action is aimed at relieving pain symptoms and anxiety, arresting panic attacks, mental stress, unreasonable fears, pathological irritability.

At the heart of the drug tetramethyltetraazabicyclooctanedione( in simple terms - mebicar), the chemical compound acts analogously to the natural metabolite in the human body.

The active component dulls the intensity of the part of the brain responsible for the emotional background.

Advantages and disadvantages of the preparation

Adaptol affects the cerebral activity of a person rather mildly, does not cause such common side effects as other analogs such as dizziness, impaired coordination, weakened muscle tone, dull reaction or euphoria.

Well suited to patients with neuroses, cravings for smoking, used during menopause or oxidative stress. The medicine quickly spreads through the body( the primary action can be observed after 15-20 minutes), the duration of the effect lasts up to 3-4 hours - the patient feels peace and pacification. Stress no longer disturbs the patient. The drug does not have a toxic effect on the liver and is excreted by the kidneys from the body.

Adaptol is not addictive, patients do not have withdrawal syndrome. When taking the drug, there are no contraindications to the management of vehicles and mechanisms, the performance of works requiring increased attention.

Light tranquilizing effect, prevents the appearance of seizures, prevents disruption of motor functions and loss of orientation in space. In general, the effect of taking the drug is to correct and stabilize the mood, clarify the thinking, increase the productivity of efficiency.

Adaptol's shortcomings include its price( the average cost in Russia fluctuates around 750 rubles), it is cheaper for many analogues. Reception of a medicine can not be combined with alcoholic drinks, so for the duration of treatment from entertainment will have to be.

Analogues of the preparation

Like any other drug, Adaptol has a number of noteworthy counterparts, the so-called medicines, which for their pharmacological indications for use are similar to the required drug.

Among analog products, you can always pick up a less advertised, but effective medicine, with a lower cost and good reviews. The price, as a rule, includes the budget for advertising, organized work to promote the brand on the market. Is it worth paying for it?

So, first of all, it is worth considering the structural analogues of Adaptol, determined by the content of the main active substance, it is worth highlighting the following:

• Mebikar( Ukraine);
• Mebikar-Tatkhimpharm( Russia);
• Mebiks( Russia);
• Tranquilar( Ukraine).

There are other substitutes for Adaptol, each of which has its own peculiarities, we will briefly consider the most popular ones:

1. Trivalumene is often prescribed in a complex therapy for patients suffering from insomnia, against the background of overwork. Also, the drug is effective in the absence of appetite, diagnosed neurocirculatory dystonia with violation of heart rhythms.
2. Dormiplant is recommended for anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, against chronic stress or state of nervous exhaustion.
3. The Sedavit has a wide range for assignment. Among the main problems: prolonged, psychological, emotional stress, neurasthenia, irritability, memory impairment or concentration. Promotes relief of migraines, elimination of headaches.
4. Neuroxymet is used for age-related changes( impaired memory, mental abilities), circulatory disorders of the brain. Assign for the prevention of recurrence and complications after a stroke or craniocerebral trauma, seasickness. Consultation of the attending physician is required.
5. Pentovit is a good supplement for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system( radiculitis, neuralgia, neuritis, nerve inflammation, asthenic condition, weakness, etc.).
6. Cerebrolysin is widely used in the treatment of pathologies associated with malfunctions of the central nervous system, cerebral circulation, psychiatric diseases, problems with absent-mindedness, memory impairment.
7. Diphenin has a directed effect for the relief of large epileptic seizures, the treatment of epileptic status with tonic-clonic seizures, the prevention of seizures in neurosurgery.
8. Omaron is applicable for violations of various etiologies that are related to violations of cerebral circulation, due to traumatic brain injury, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. The list of indications for use includes also atherosclerosis, encephalopathy, memory loss, attention disturbance, mood swings, asthenic syndrome, migraine attacks, etc.
9. It is recommended to add as a restorative medication to the daily diet, as a restorative and softening. Beneficially affects the increase in the psycho-emotional state.
10. Ecstal-3 ( soothing) stabilizes the general condition with excessive irritability, stress or depression. Corrects sleep disorders, psychosomatic disorders and withdrawal symptoms.
11. Nevrin is often prescribed after a stroke, with neuroses and depressions, and neuro-circulatory disorders. Indication can serve as head trauma, acute disorders of cerebral circulation.

Cheap domestic analogues

Price in modern life matters, everyone wants to cut costs, especially if it's about treatment. Sometimes, the cost of an assigned course is beyond the financial capabilities of the patient.

In such cases it is worthwhile to look at more affordable domestic products( mostly Russian and Ukrainian ones) of similar effect, so cheap Adaptol analogues are present on the market in large quantities:

1. Fenzitat ( tablets), the most profitable analogue of Adaptol of domestic production, from the same pharmacological subgroup, , although different from the original drug for the main active ingredient and costs cheaper from 86 rubles.
2. Phenazepam ( tablets) has a pronounced anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant effect. It is prescribed for sleep disorders, psychoses and other diseases of the nervous system. The price depends on the dosage of the active substance, fluctuates 500 mg( from 90 rubles);1000 mg( from 112 rubles).
3. Anvifen ( capsules), based active ingredient - aminophenylbutyric acids of hydrochloride. There are two types of dosage of 50 mg( from 149 rubles.) To 250 mg( from 249 rubles.).Assign for insomnia, Meniere's disease, stammering, dizziness.
4. Mebikar ( tablets), refers to anxiolytic, stress-protective, nootropic drugs. The taking of a medicine does not depend on the time of ingestion. Price from 280 rubles
5. Aralia tincture , the remedy is of vegetable origin, used as a stimulant of the central nervous system. It increases the general tone, improves appetite, normalizes sleep, helps to cope with fatigue, stimulates the processes of the nervous system. The price ranges from 38 rubles.

OTC options

Adaptol refers to antidepressants, and it is only natural that it is sold exclusively by prescription, however, you can find similar over-the-counter products in the pharmacy:

• Mebicare IC;
• Afobazol;
• Selanc;
• Tranquilar IC.

However, do not engage in self-medication, or independently replace the medication prescribed by the doctor, even if it is on sale - only the doctor professionally compares the patient's problem and contraindications to taking the remedy.

Comparative characteristics of

We tried to impartially compare Adaptol and its popular counterparts to find out what is best in each specific case.

1. Anvifen .Indications for use in the drugs are the same, Anvifen's task is to help the patient overcome asthenic, anxiety-neurotic states, relieve fear, obsessive psychoses, establish a healthy sleep and strengthen the nervous system. In comparison with Adaptol, the cost is very pleasant, the price of Anvifen capsules starts from 150 rubles. But in case of prolonged use, it is necessary to keep under control the liver function and the entire picture of peripheral blood. There is a need to abandon any potentially dangerous activity, the management of complex mechanisms. Low-effective drug for motion sickness, dizziness. As side effects, you can get increased irritability, excitability, anxiety and other unpleasant symptoms that are not observed when using Adaptol.
2. Phenibut .Tablets, other than Russian production, may also have Latvian origin. Acceptable for the price - from 151 rubles."Ozone", "Olainfarm"( Latvia) from 353 rubles. It should be noted that Phenibut with Adaptol differs according to the formula and content of the active substance, although the purpose is identical, and still the same contraindications: individual intolerance, pregnancy, lactation. Fenibut positively affects the microcirculation of the blood flow of the brain, the patient feels calmer, more confident. Anxiety recedes, the process of sleep sets in, irritability, headaches, mental activity, memory.
3. Preparation Afobazole is referred to the new generation, its main purpose is to overcome the anxious state of the patient. Prolonged use of tablets does not lead to addiction, does not reduce muscle tone, can be used at any time without restriction, with different activities and management of complex mechanisms. Afobazol not only calms, but also activates vital processes, stimulates working capacity, including mental. Patients note changes in the psychological and physical condition, increased concentration of attention, improved memory. The price of the drug depends on the region and fluctuates between 200-400 rubles. On the strength of the impact, both funds are equally weighty, and what is better is Afobazol or Adaptol and which one to give preference for sure will prompt the doctor after the examination.
4. Popular antidepressant today Adepress .Can naturally overcome biochemical causes, leading to prolonged depression, stress, suicidal state. In addition, Adepress helps to normalize the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, improve appetite, prevent prophylaxis with migraines. An important point - almost harmless. That's only a significant savings on the drug is not possible, the average price for Russia 400-550 rubles.

Advantage of Adaptol in its good compatibility with other medical products( tranquilizers, neuroleptics, psychostimulants, antidepressants).The only strict contraindication when taking a medication is categorically prohibited sharing with alcohol.