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Valerian

For relief of occasional sleeplessness.


	Benefits Enhances relaxation. Has a calming effect. Helps promote sleep.			Precautions Caution should be exercised when driving and operating heavy machinery. If you are pregnant or nursing, or have abnormal blood pressure, consult your physician before taking this product.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Anxiolytics (antianxiety drugs, sedative-hypnotics)

Valerian may be helpful in easing w/drawal symptoms from benzodiazepine. Use of valerian for this purpose should be done only under M.D. supervision.

Anxiolytics (antianxiety drugs, sedative-hypnotics)

Valerian is a sedative herb that may further increase CNS depression if combined with benzodiazepines or other sedative-hypnotic drugs. Caution patients about potential increased drowsiness if using this supplement with antianxiety medications.

Opioid Analgesics

Valerian may increase drowsiness and sedation when combined with other drugs that produce sedative effects including opioid narcotics. Caution patients about potential increased drowsiness if using this supplement with opioid narcotic drugs.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

INSOMNIA (Sleep disorder)

Valerian may promote sleep in those with sleep disturbances.

There may be interactions between certain vitamins, minerals, supplements, or herbs with prescription medications used for this health state. View the drug interaction section for more information.

Chronic Pain/Chronic Back Pain