Dystonia treatment with conservative medications

Depending on dystonia severity, various tactics can be used. First, doctors recommend conservative drug therapy. Medications relieve symptoms and reduce or eliminate tension, cramps, and pain. Dystonia treatment involves the use of a variety of drugs. Their list and dosage are selected individually for each patient. Neurologists are usually prescribed:Antidepressants (sedatives) to eliminate anxiety, irritability, and apathy. Muscle relaxants. These drugs relieve the patient's condition, but side effects may sometimes occur, often in inhibition, balance, and moderate cognitive disorders. Tranquilizers reduce the likelihood of developing panic attacks and relieve unreasonable fear. Nootropic drugs stimulate cerebral circulation and positively affect the body's resistance to stress. Adrenoblockers are used to eliminate malfunctions in the heart rhythm. Diuretics are used for headaches and dizziness associated with high pressure and remove excess moisture from the body. B vitamins normalize the conduction of nerve impulses. They improve the activity of the central nervous system. Drugs are combined in the program for dystonia treatment to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life. In addition, physiotherapy procedures, such as hydrotherapy, therapeutic gymnastics, and massage, also may have a positive effect.