Hand tremor is a fine trembling of the fingers and hands. Some people also have trembling wrists. The causes of this condition are different: they can be both in a psychological state and in the presence of various kinds of physical diseases. Hand tremor medicine helps to relieve tremors and get rid of discomfort. However, it is very difficult to choose an effective drug for yourself. First you need to visit a doctor and make sure what exactly is the cause of hand tremor. Treatment in adults can be not only pharmacological. Often doctors recommend changing your lifestyle for a while - relaxing in a sanatorium, giving up bad habits, quitting a job that is too stressful.
What is hand tremor and why does it occur?
Probably, any person in his life experienced a condition in which his hands are shaking. The amplitude of shaking can be quite small, but even a very slight trembling of the fingers inmedicine is considered to be a tremor. This condition can occur in both children and adults. Tremor can be both a manifestation of excitement (for example, a teenager is worried before a performance and his fingers are shaking finely), or a symptom of diseases. In the latter case, treatment is necessary - medications for hand tremors will come to the rescue. It is important to understand that drugs are not specifically for tremors, but for conditions and diseases that lead to tremors. Some of the medications for tremors need to be taken in a long course, some can only be taken when the condition worsens.
Why does hand and head tremor develop? Causes can be classified as physiological and psychological.
Physiological causes of hand and head tremors:
- Multiple sclerosis provokes the appearance of tremors and a number of other symptoms due to the deposition of autoimmune complexes in the nervous structures.
- In Parkinson's disease, hand tremor is quite pronounced. The disease is mainly diagnosed in the elderly. Tremor is manifested not only during the day, but also at night, when the patient is sleeping. This disease is characterized by tremor not only of the hands and head, but also of the shoulders, feet, lips. Depending on the course of the disease, trembling can be observed only on the left side of the body, or only on the right.
- Essential tremor develops in patients of any age. It occurs when it is necessary to perform some action that requires fine and precise work. For example, bringing a spoon to your mouth, tightening nuts, painting with a brush, etc. Whenphysical activity, during a period of nervous tension, the essential tremor increases.
- Thyrotoxicosis provokes a violation of potassium metabolism in the muscles, resulting in a tremor. Thyrotoxicosis is a rather complex disease of the thyroid gland, which is characterized by metabolic disorders. The patient requires long-term treatment and is often forced to take hormonal drugs for many years.
- Disturbances in the work of the cerebellum, which is responsible for the coordination of movements. Tremor of the hands and head appears at any time. The patient cannot control this condition; somehow it is not possible to relieve the tremor. Need a consultation with an experienced neurologist and the selection of complex treatment.
- Osteochondrosis of the spine in the cervical or thoracic region.
- In chronic alcoholism, hand tremor appears during withdrawal. As a rule, it passes after a week in the absence of repeated use. If chronic alcoholism has led to the development of encephalopathy and changes in the brain and nervous system, then tremor can become a constant companion for the patient. At the same time, he observes trembling not only of hands, but also of the head, lips, feet, etc.
- In diabetic patients, tremors appear when blood glucose levels drop. If you eat a product rich in carbohydrates, then the condition stabilizes and the tremor goes away. In this case, you can do without taking medication.
- Vegetovascular dystonia can also be accompanied by tremors. Also, the patient suffers from sweating, excitement, palpitations, may decrease orincrease pressure.
Psychological reasons:
- Psycho-emotional stress that has reached its limit. It is better not to bring yourself to such a state, as it is fraught with the development of psychosomatic diseases.
- Severe physical fatigue coupled with hunger. This is typical of girls who torture themselves with training and do not eat according to heavy loads. Starvation and exercise lead to severe exhaustion.
- Change in the conditions of normal life: moving, changing jobs, divorce or death of a loved one. Do not think that such events can only lead to a nervous breakdown in a weak person. On the contrary - the sooner you throw out all the anxiety, the better for the psyche.
- The presence of bad habits - smoking, alcohol abuse, disables the central nervous system. This is often the cause of hand tremors. There are no pills for bad habits. There is no such magic remedy, a "wonderful pill" that would give up bad habits for the person himself. How to get rid of hand tremors provoked by bad habits? It's simple: you need to show willpower, while chronic alcoholism has not yet developed, and outgrow your vice.
Diagnosis of diseases that provoke the appearance of tremors
In order to identify the causes of physiological or pathological tremor, it is necessary to undergo a series of examinations. After that, you can already choose a cure for hand tremor. If the trembling is pathological, then you will need to undergo a rather detailed and extensive examination,which includes tests for the presence of endocrine pathologies, computed tomography and MRI of the brain, consultations and examination by a neurologist, psychiatrist, endocrinologist.
To clarify the diagnosis, it may also be necessary to perform functional tests, thanks to which it will be possible to draw a conclusion about the degree of tremor (mild, moderate or severe).
There is a simple test that will help you understand the nature of the tremor. The patient should stand exactly on two legs, the back is straight, stretch out his arms in front of him and fix them for a while. With pathology of the cerebellum, a postural tremor of the hands will appear. This is the easiest way to understand if the tremor is related to the functioning of the cerebellum. Also note if your hands shake when you try to bring a glass of water to your mouth - this way you can determine the intentional tremor.
Medications for hand tremors: a list of the most effective
The modern pharmacological market offers a variety of drugs, and it is quite difficult to understand this variety without special education. Neurology suggests the following classification:
- anticonvulsants are used to slow down the processes occurring in the nervous system, and also gently reduce the severity of muscle spasms ("Hexamidin", "Acediprol");
- inhibitors help to weaken the transmission of nerve impulses ("Neptazan", "Pyrazidol");
- tranquilizers and antipsychotic drugs normalize the functioning of the nervous system, blockpanic attacks and relieve anxiety ("Atarax", "Teraligen");
- antidepressants help restore the emotional background, allow you to survive difficult life moments without harming the psyche, even out the balance of neurotransmitters ("Paxil", "Fluoxetine");
- nootropics improve cerebral circulation, restore vital activity, increase cognitive abilities, relieve unmotivated anxiety, stabilize sleep ("Fenibut", "Pantogam").
How to get rid of hand tremors on your own without resorting to the use of pharmacology? This is only possible if the tremor is caused by excitement, stress, or alcohol abuse. If there are neurological diseases, then you will have to resort to the help of pharmacological agents in any case.
Antidepressants for anxiety tremors
The appropriateness of taking antidepressants should be determined by the doctor for each individual patient. Antidepressants can be used in people with chronic alcoholism to relieve withdrawal symptoms, during which severe hand tremors are characteristic. Also, against the background of taking antidepressants, it is easier to survive difficult life moments. However, self-administration is fraught with serious consequences, since antidepressants affect the production and storage of neurotransmitters.
- Paxil has paroxetine as its main active ingredient. This is an SSRI that does not have an activating effect. Suitable for patients whosuffer from anxiety, hyperactivity, sleep problems, depression, obsessive-compulsive behavior. Showed good results in patients with chronic alcoholism during withdrawal.
- "Fluoxetine" has a rather pronounced activating effect. Therefore, with hand tremors and increased anxiety, it is prescribed relatively rarely. However, it helps those patients who suffer from apathy, lack of interest in life, various psychosomatic disorders.
"Grandaxin": instructions and patient reviews
The main active ingredient is tofisopam. The drug belongs to the class of anxiolytic drugs, i.e., it has a pronounced anti-anxiety and sedative effect, the intake has a beneficial effect on sleep. Neurologists often prescribe this drug for hand tremors at a young age, however, this medicine has also helped many older people.
Indications for admission:
- anxiety disorders;
- insomnia;
- withdrawal period in chemically dependent people;
- depressive disorders.
"Grandaxin" from tremor helps if the condition is provoked by the above conditions. Against the background of taking patients, it improves sleep and psycho-emotional state. Nervous tics, tremors pass. Patient reviews also report that it improves performance, there are strengths for hobbies, sports.
Effectiveness of Teraligen for hand and head tremors
Main actingcomponent - alimemazine tartrate. The drug belongs to the group of mild antipsychotics. Effective for tremors of the hands and head in the event that the condition appeared due to disorders of the psychiatric spectrum. The antipsychotic effect is very mild, so Teraligen is prescribed even for children from seven years old.
Reception should be carried out on an increasing basis, with small dosages (a quarter of a tablet) and up to two or three tablets per day. Cancellation must also be carried out by a "ladder", otherwise the condition will worsen and the tremor may return with a doubled intensity. Teraligen is a strictly prescription drug and should not be taken on its own, there is a high risk of side effects.
"Atarax": instructions for use
"Atarax" - a tranquilizer, quite often used as a pill for hand tremors. The main active ingredient is hydroxyzine hydrochloride. Doctors prescribe "Atarax" as a sedative for children from three years of age and older. Also, "Atarax" can be used as part of the complex treatment of hand tremor in the elderly. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy with a prescription from a doctor.
Reviews of patients report that sleep improves while taking. Anxiety and suspiciousness become less or disappear completely. As a rule, Atarax is rarely prescribed as an independent remedy, it is usually used as part of a complex treatment for psychosomatic disorders or neurological diseases.
Efficiency of Phenibut
"Phenibut" has as its main active ingredient a substance called phenibut. The drug has a hypnotic effect if taken before bedtime and an activating one if taken in the morning. Belongs to the group of nootropic and anxiolytic drugs. With prolonged use, it can cause drug dependence. Therefore, it is not recommended to take Phenibut for tremors for a course longer than two months. This is an important condition.
"Phenibut" can be used as a sedative for hand tremors. But there is an important nuance: do not take the drug for longer than one month. Otherwise, there is a high risk that insomnia will develop, tremor may return again, irritability and apathy will appear. These are all consequences of abrupt withdrawal of the drug after it has been used for a long time.
Features of taking "Phenazepam" with tremor
"Phenazepam" as the main active ingredient has bromodihydrochlorophenylbenzodiazepine. With prolonged use, it can cause drug dependence even stronger than Phenibut. Before buying, you should get a prescription from your doctor. "Phenazepam" is not sold without a prescription, as the substance is psychotropic.
The drug has the following effects:
- sedative;
- hypnotic;
- muscle relaxant;
- anticonvulsant;
- amnestic.
Prescription for "Phenazepam" can be obtained from a doctor if the patient suffers from insomnia, nervous tics, alcohol or drug withdrawal. Also, this drug is often prescribed to patients in the event that they started taking antidepressants. Then the duration of use of "Phenazepam" should not exceed two weeks. In psychiatry, "Phenazepam" is prescribed as part of complex therapy for patients with hallucinations of various etiologies.
If at the initial stages of drug use a person has drowsiness and positively colored emotions, then after about a few months (with the continuous use of "Phenazepam") a "rollback" occurs. The person becomes irritable, angry. If drug dependence has developed, then the drug should be discontinued gradually. In some cases, cover with other tranquilizers or even antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) may be needed. Therefore, it is better not to experiment on your own with the use of Phenazepam.
"Pantogam": a nootropic drug with a long-term effect
Receiving "Pantogam" from tremor is appropriate if the condition is provoked by stress. There are two forms of release of the drug - syrup and tablets. The syrup is usually prescribed to children from six months and older. against the background of taking "Pantogam" increases the ability to learn, improvesmemory, a person becomes more positive. Irritability, suspiciousness, anxiety go away.
The main active ingredient is hopantenic acid. This substance began to be used back in the Soviet years, and it has established itself as a relatively safe remedy for a number of neurological pathologies. Hopantenic acid exhibits moderate anticonvulsant and nootropic activity, increases the resistance of the brain to toxic effects during hypoxia of various origins. The drug is prescribed for both the elderly and young children with various kinds of neurological disorders, with a decrease in learning ability, with developmental delay.
"Pantogam" is relatively rarely used as a drug for hand tremors. However, in complex therapy, it is prescribed for many neurological disorders. Pantogam has a significant plus: the effect persists for about a month from the moment of cancellation. This is one of the few drugs with a truly prolonged action. In addition, "Pantogam" can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.
