The best non-hormonal drugs with menopause

The female body is characterized by hormonal changes that begin in 50-52 years and are manifested by a decrease in the activity of the gonads and the termination of the menstrual cycle. This condition is called a climax with a whole complex of characteristic symptoms: hot flashes, pressure jumps, mood swings, insomnia, dizziness. To facilitate the manifestation of menopause and improve the overall health of a woman will help non-hormonal drugs for various purposes.

• Antidepressants
• Reksetin( Paxil, Parkosetin pliz Adepress)
• Fluval( Fluoxetine Prozac Profluzak)
• Efevelon( Velafaks, venlafaxine, Velaksin, Venlaksor)
• Antiepileptic
• Konvalis( Katena, gabapentin, Neurontin, Tebantin, Gabagamm)
• Hypotensive
• Captopril( Kapoten)
• Clopheline( Hemitone, Clonidine hydrochloride, Catapresane)
• Nifedipine( Phenigidine, Cordipine, Nifecard, Corinfar)
• Enap( Enalapril, Renitec, Berlipril 20)
• Homeopathic
• Climadione( Chi-Clim)
• Klimaksan
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• Ledis Formula Menopause
• Menopace
• Remens
• Femikaps
• Feminal
• Estrovel
• Phytopreparations
• Inoklym
• Klimafem
• Mastodinon

Antidepressants

to improve psycho-emotional state of the woman are assigned antidepressants which normalize sleep, reduce the frequency of hot flushes and softenmood swings.

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Rexetin( Paxil, Parcosetine, Plizil, Adress)

Produced in tablets;active ingredient is paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate.

Tablets should be taken 1 time per day, in the morning during breakfast, without chewing. In a depressed state, the daily dose is 20 milligrams. The effect develops gradually. In some patients, an increase in the daily dose of 10 milligrams per week is possible before achieving the desired effect. The maximum daily dose is 50 milligrams.

Side effects: decreased appetite, nausea, tremor, drowsiness, decreased concentration, tachycardia, visual impairment, fainting, vision impairment, swelling in the area, taste change.

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Fluval( Fluoxetine, Prozac, Profluzak)

Produced in capsules;active ingredient is fluoxetine.

The drug is given in an initial dose of 20 milligrams 1 time per day in the morning. According to the indications, the dose can be increased 3-4 weeks after the start of the treatment. Multiplicity of reception - 2-3 times a day. The maximum daily dose is 80 milligrams.

Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, nervousness, anxiety, tremor, sleep disturbance, decreased libido, possibly increased sweating, pain in muscles and joints, fever, shortness of breath.

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Epevelone( Velafax, venlafaxine, Velaxin, Venlaxor)

Produced in tablets;the active ingredient is venlafaxine hydrochloride.

The medication is taken orally, at the same time of the day, while eating. Tablets are not chewed and washed down with a large amount of liquid. The recommended initial dosage is 75 milligrams( 37.5 milligrams twice daily) daily. If necessary, increase the dose to 225 milligrams( 75 milligrams three times a day).

Side effects: increased fatigue, constipation, decreased appetite, increased excitability, apathy, muscle spasm, taste disorders, skin rash, urinary retention, increased sweating.

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Antiepileptic

Contain gabapentin, assigned to reduce the amount and strength of hot flashes. The most common and effective drug is:

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Convalis( Katana, Gabapentin, Neurontin, Tebantin, Gababamm)

The medication is taken orally, regardless of food.

If you need to reduce the dose, cancel or replace the drug with an analog, then you need to do it gradually for 7-10 days. The initial dose is 900 milligrams per day, divided into 3 doses;If necessary, the dose is gradually increased to 3600 milligrams per day.

Side effects: viral diseases, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, leukopenia, anorexia, increased appetite, drowsiness, ataxia, tremor, amnesia, sensitivity disorder, bronchitis, dyspnoea, cough, pharyngitis, face swelling and so on.

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Hypotensive

With hormonal imbalance in women, there are signs of hypertension, which are manifested by increased blood pressure, dizziness, weakness. To normalize the condition, the doctor recommends the patients taking the following drugs:

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Captopril( Kapoten)

Produced in tablets;the active ingredient is captopril.

To eliminate the headache and reduce blood pressure take 25 milligrams twice a day. According to the indications, the dose slowly( at intervals of 2-4 weeks) is increased until the desired effect is achieved. The medicine is prescribed 1 hour before meals.

Side effects: tachycardia, impaired renal function, anemia, dizziness, fatigue, dry cough, rash, taste disorders, acidosis, hepatitis.

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Clofelin( Hemitone, Clonidine hydrochloride, Catapresane)

Produced in tablets, drops, solution;active ingredient is clonidine hydrochloride.

An effective synthetic drug used to treat episodic rises in blood pressure, hypertension and crises.

In uncomplicated cases, tablets are prescribed at 0,075 mg 1-4 times a day, regardless of food. With insufficient therapeutic effect, the dose is gradually increased every 2 days, up to 0.15-0.3 milligrams up to 4 times a day.

Side effects: lethargy, drowsiness, dry mouth, weakness, constipation, nausea and vomiting, slow heart rate, sexual dysfunction, dizziness, fatigue, weight gain, fainting.

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Nifedipine( Phenyhydidine, Cordipine, Nifecard, Corinfar)

Produced in tablets;active ingredient is nifedipine.

The drug is used for arterial hypertension( in the form of monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs).Dosage is prescribed by the doctor individually depending on the severity of the symptoms.

The initial dose is 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. According to the indications, the dose can be increased to 2 tablets - twice a day. The maximum dose is 40 milligrams.

Side effects: a feeling of heat, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, liver dysfunction, arthritis, skin itching, autoimmune hepatitis, urticaria.

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Enap( Enalapril, Renitec, Berlipril 20)

Produced in tablets;active ingredient - enalapril maleate.

In arterial hypertension, the initial dose is 5 to 20 milligrams 1 time per day, depending on the severity of the disease.

Side effects: anemia, autoimmune diseases, headache, dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus, cough, skin rash, increased ESR, muscle cramps.

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Homeopathic

They contain various chemical compounds and plant extracts similar in structure to female sex hormones. Also, homeopathic remedies improve the general well-being of a woman and have a restorative effect. These drugs reduce the risk of developing neoplasms, compensate for calcium deficiency, reduce the intensity of hot flashes, improve the immune responses of the female body.

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Climadinone( Tsi-Klim)

Produced in tablets;active ingredient - dry extract of rhizome of tsimitsifugi.

To reduce symptoms with menopause, the drug should take 1 tablet twice a day at the same time of the day. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician. The medicine can be taken no more than 3 months.

Side effects: weight gain, allergic reaction, pain in the epigastric region.

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Climaxan

Produced in tablets, granules;active substances - plant extracts.

With menopausal syndrome, the homeopathic preparation is prescribed 1 tablet 2 times a day. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the dose may be increased to 4 tablets per day. Duration of treatment is 6 months. It is possible to conduct a repeated course of therapy. The tablets are intended for resorption in the oral cavity.

Side effects: rarely - an allergic reaction.

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Ladies Formula Menopause

Produced in tablets;active substances - vitamins and microelements.

Take 1 tablet 1 time per day during meals.

Side effects: allergic reaction in the form of skin rashes, hives.

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Menopace

Produced in capsules;active ingredient - vitamins and trace elements. It is used as part of a comprehensive treatment to reduce symptoms during menopause, 1 capsule per day during or after meals, with water or a cold drink.

Side effects: an allergic reaction is possible.

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Remens

Available in tablets and drops;active substances - plant extracts.

With climacteric syndrome, 1 tablet is prescribed 3 times a day, regardless of age. After stabilization of the state, the frequency of administration is reduced to 1 or 2 times a day. The duration of therapy is 3 months.

Side effects: appear rarely, mainly this is increased salivation.

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Femicaps

Available in capsules;the active substance is an extract of the sacred vitex.

As a tool for the correction of gynecological diseases in women due to hormonal disturbances, dietary supplements are prescribed 2 capsules 2 times a day for 3 months. Femicaps is recommended after meals.

Side effects: rarely - an allergic reaction.

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Feminal

Available in capsules;active substance - red clover extract.

Supplements are indicated for oral administration during meals. It is prescribed for 1 capsule 1 time per day. Duration of admission is 1 month.

Side effects: an allergic reaction.

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Estroel

Produced in tablets;active substances - vitamins and substances of plant origin. With menopause, menstrual irregularities, as a supplement to the main treatment, the medicine is prescribed 1 tablet 1-2 times a day during meals. According to the indications, the dose can be increased to 3-4 tablets.

Side effects: an allergic reaction.

Contraindications: phenylketonuria, intolerance of dietary supplements.

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Phytomedication

The composition of soy, wheat, alfalfa, ginger, hops, flax seeds include phytoestrogens, which can serve as a substitute for natural female hormones. These herbal remedies will save a woman from hot flushes, psycho-emotional imbalance and other uncomfortable sensations in menopause. Many drugs with phytoestrogens prevent the development of systemic osteoporosis and diseases of the circulatory system.

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Incomim

Produced in capsules;active ingredient - soybean extract.

For the treatment of climacteric symptoms in the menopause, appoint 1 capsule per day for 3 months. With insufficient therapeutic effect - 2 capsules per day.

Side effects: not identified.

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Climafem

Produced in tablets;active substances - extract of red clover, cones of hops, vitamins B6, E, B12, selenium, zinc, biotin.

The drug is prescribed 1 tablet 1 time per day during meals.

Side effects: not revealed.

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Mastodinone

Produced in tablets and drops;active substance - plant extracts.

As a symptomatic drug in the complex treatment for menopause and premenstrual syndrome take 1 tablet twice a day for 3 months.

Side effects: allergic reaction, nausea, weight gain, headache, discomfort in the stomach, acne, itchy exanthema.