Valerian

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• QCan valerian work as well as sleep medications?

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  ARealAge answered

  <p>A randomized trial among 80 healthy volunteers with no sleep problems compared a valerian syrup and a combination tablet of valerian and hops (another herb with a sleep-promoting effect) to a prescription sedati...Full Answer
• QCan valerian help me sleep better?

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  ARealAge answered

  <p>Evidence for improved sleep from clinical trials in humans using valerian is limited, and results are moderately positive.<br /="/"> <br /="/"> In the largest controlled study of 128 asymptomatic persons, the pa...Full Answer
• QIs valerian effective?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  The evidence for valerian&rsquo;s effectiveness is decidedly mixed. The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates valerian as &ldquo;possibly effective&rdquo; for insomnia. <br /> <br /> Some studies find that...Full Answer
• QCan I travel when taking valerian?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  You can travel when taking valerian, as long as you're careful about its sedative effects. Valerian is fine to take if you're traveling by plane, especially if you want to sleep, but do not take it and then drive. ...Full Answer
• QIs it possible to be allergic to valerian?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  It is possible to be allergic to valerian but unlikely. There is no evidence of serious allergic reactions to valerian root in the scientific literature, although farmers who process the root have had mild negative...Full Answer
• QCan I drink alcohol when taking valerian?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  You should not drink alcohol when taking valerian. Both are sedatives, so the combination may cause a hazardous degree of sedation.&nbsp; <br />
• QIs valerian regulated by the FDA?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  Valerian is considered a dietary supplement in the United States, so the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate it like they do drugs. A manufacturer does not have to prove that it is safe or that it ...Full Answer
• QWhen should I call my doctor if I take valerian?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  Call your doctor if you feel dizzy or your heartbeat becomes irregular while taking valerian. Allergic reactions to valerian are rare, but if you have difficulty breathing or if your mouth or throat start to swell,...Full Answer
• QIs valerian safe for my child?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  Children under age 3 should not take valerian, as there is not enough research on such young children to know if valerian is safe for them. For children age 3 and older, valerian has not been shown to have safety i...Full Answer
• QHow can I be sure valerian is safe to take?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  Valerian is classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as &ldquo;GRAS,&rdquo; which means &ldquo;generally recognized as safe.&rdquo; But a manufacturer does not need to prove a valerian supplement (or any...Full Answer