Modern man faces a lot of stress, for which Novopassit is often used. Many people are wondering whether it is possible to drink this drug with alcohol. Is this combination dangerous and what consequences can it lead to?
Novopassit and alcohol
Novopassit is a phytopreparative with a sedative effect. It is dispensed from pharmacies without a prescription and is used to treat:
- headaches;
- of insomnia;
- depressions;
- neurasthenia;
- irritability;
- of psychoemotional stress;
- symptoms of menopause and menopause;
- itching;
- seborrhea;
- urticaria;
- irritable bowel.
The main components of Novopassit are guaifenesin and extracts from medicinal plants. Among them - melissa, valerian, St. John's wort, hawthorn and some others.
Novopassite is presented in two dosage forms. Tablets are completely made up of plant components, so they are sometimes even used by narcologists to remove patients from drinking-bout. The composition contains 96% ethanol.
Alcohol compatibility
The instructions to Novopassit indicate that during the period of taking it is necessary to refrain from drinking alcohol. The basis of this prohibition is a specific effect on the brain and the nervous system, which is provided by both the drug and alcohol.
Novopassit, having a sedative effect, depresses the work of the central nervous system, and alcohol, on the contrary, activates its functions. In this case, the drug and the hot drinks will act as antagonists: one will inhibit receptors and nerve endings, the other will strengthen their work.
Braking effects will be dominant. In this case, the soothing effect of Novopassit will intensify. This will provoke a condition similar to an overdose of the drug.
Possible consequences of
The combination of CNS inhibition under the action of Novopassite and its activation by alcohol provokes nervous overload and exhaustion.
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Consequences can be serious:
- panic attacks;
- chronic fatigue;
- migraine;
- frequent colds;
- aches in muscles and joints;
- back and stomach pain;
- apathy;Flash rage
- .
Most often the organism tolerates Novo-Passit, because the remedy consists of plant components. Side effects occur very rarely.
A double action on the CNS from Novopassite and alcohol may trigger overdose symptoms, among which:
- hallucinations;
- drowsiness;
- sweating;
- increased blood pressure;
- disorientation in space and time;
- breathing difficulty.
Treatment of hangover syndrome with
Despite the incompatibility of Novopassita with alcohol, the drug is often used to treat hangover. However, it is important to understand that he does not eliminate the problem, but only relieves the severity of symptoms, including headache and alcoholic depression.
In this case, drinking alcohol during treatment with the drug is strictly forbidden: it not only can provoke side effects, but will negate the possibility of curing alcoholism.
Rules for combining
Novopassit tablets are made up of plant components, the main one being guaifenesin. Its absorption from the digestive tract occurs rather quickly. The substance is excreted from the body with urine, the half-life is about 1 hour.
This means that Novopassit is completely eliminated from the body in about 2 hours. Only after this time after taking the pill is allowed the use of alcohol, but not earlier.
As for drops for internal reception, they should not be combined with alcohol at all, because they contain 96% ethanol. This is especially true for patients with chronic alcoholism. In their case, it is necessary to completely eliminate alcohol-containing drinks from the diet, otherwise the disease will progress.
Reviews
Theoretically, the combination of Novopassite and alcohol can provoke dangerous consequences. In practice, both patients and doctors indicate that this combination in most cases does not cause dangerous complications. However, provided that a person does not abuse alcohol.
According to the people who used Novopassit, 1-2 glasses of beer or wine during the treatment period did not cause them to seriously change their condition. Some were stronger than usual in sleep, but this is a common side effect of sedatives. Therefore, one can not say for sure that this effect was caused precisely by the combination of the drug and alcohol.