paxil and valerian root

Absolutely do not take paxil with valerian root. This herb does indeed negatively interact with Paxil and other ssri&#39;s. Other herbs thst should be avoided with this medication are St. John&#39;s wort and Gingko Bilboa.

I have used Valerian root for anxiety and to help me sleep and I think it works quite well!

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is usually prescribed for depression, not anxiety. I would question my doctor about his choice of meds. That is simply my opinion. That he had you Xanax, which IS an antianxiety med makes sense, although I wish he would have made a different choice there as well. Another strong opinion. It's good that he is suggesting you now get off it. Do so ASAP. It should be easy for you to stop since you are taking it prn (as needed) and state that 30 pills last you 3 months.

if it does not have a pungent odor then it is not any good..valerian root has a strong odor...good luck with ur journey and valerian root kicks in my books..no medcine head in the am like melatonin....altho many like melatonin..good luck to u!

I understand Paxil is a strong A/D, so can you ring the drug store and talk to a pharmacist and see what other non-addictive meds may comfort you. I take a night time formula muli vitamin/mineral and its amazing. Also vitamin C is fantastic because it also helps with your entire immune system. Double check with a profesional anything you take to make sure the meds can go together. Salmon works on the brain almost strait away to also help brain zaps if your having them.

You can go back on it and taper off more slowly and see if that helps, or you could try taking melatonin and natural relaxants such as valerian or homeopathic remedies and see if it helps. Do you exercise? Have you tried taking fish oil?

Try aromatherpy for sleeping (lavendar and eucalyptus for nighttime asthmatics), with valerian root (an herbal supplement to aid sleeping) and calming sounds or music (i.e. rain, ocean waves, etc.). I also agree with the tip for magnesium, changing your sheets (sometimes even a different texture or temperate in the sheets will change how you sleep) and HEPA filters and/or HEPA vacuum. You might also consider mattress and pillow case covers to minimize mites and dust.

hello there i experienced a few anxiety attacks a few days ago and now i keep having this worrying feeling. i bought valerian root capsules and i was wondering if i can take then during the day as well. or for example i did take one today but didnt do much good, can i take tonight also?how many? can anyone help?

I have been in psych hospital two times Nov and Dec..have been on Paxil and Xanax(from PCD) in hospital psyc,,thought it best to change depression med from paxil to wellbutrin and add lamictal also she doubled my xanax from 3 .x per day of .5 (peach) to 4x per day of 1.0 (blue) Now Im seeing a top notch highly reccomended psych he has doubled deserol I take two 100 mg at bed time , increased Lamictal from 100 mg 2x day to 150 mg 2x day..increased wellbutrin from 100 mg to 200 mg..

I have tried everything known to man to try and sleep because it is really contributing to the overall fatigue of my body in a major way. Valerian root has never done a thing for me. I have literally used 8 bags in my tea to try and knock myself out and i get a little groggy.. but it does not take away the awakened state i am in every night. After taking it I just feel like a more sleepy awake person. It's just miserable really. So NyQuil has been my new experiment. No dice so far.

On and for the ones who do not know, I have no access to valerian root or melatonin bc of where I reside.

you can use valerian root in the therapy of mild anxiety or stress

I take 800mg Valerian root and 50mg HTP 30 mins before bed. I've done this dance a few times and this always works.

1. Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is derived from a plant native to Europe and Asia. The root of this plant has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for various ailments including sleep problems, digestive problems, disorders of the nervous system, headaches, and arthritis. It is believed that valerian root has an impact on the availability of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain. 2.Valium is a derivative of benzodiazepine.

I take Alteril and a Valerian Root to get to sleep. Alteril contains Valerian and Melatonin. I use Calms Forte when I wake up at 3-4am, although I first try to get back to sleep without it. I have a back condition so I always take 2 fast acting Tylenol. I'd say half the time just the Tylenol alone works well. I believe that if I'm using anything that relaxes me, like Valerian, it's all going to my GABA Receptors. I want to get away from that.

s the difference between valerian root and other tranquilizers like xanax, valium etc... . I know that the action of valerian root is to inhibit the reuptake of GABA which is needed also it has anticonvulsant properties. But i need someone educated in this to explain the difference. What are the dangers. Although at my age i should be knowledgeable in this stuf but because i never tried them, even i never smoked cigarettes so i can't tell the difference in action between tranquilizers.

many years ago I used valerian root and chamoile (sp?) tea and it would knock me out. Containers of same created a lot of interest in Customs in Toronto one time on a business trip.

My valerian root is by Nature's Sunshine and it has no warnings on it like that. I've been searching, but can't find anything conclusive. Thanks for the bump, too.

I do know of Valerian Root but have never tried it. Yesterday I was in a local Wal-Mart and just happened by the section where the root is sold and saw the bottle was only $4. I thought "What the heck. It's the Wal-mart brand and if it does not work I'll only lose $4." If future results are anything like last night I have to say I've found the wonder drug. The instructions say to take 3 tablets 30 min before bed but I forgot to take any.

t be prescribed and blah blah blah. I went and bought Valerian Root pills today and took 3 just to see if it would do what I kept hearing about. I think I'm in love. I feel so calm, so content, so ... relieved. Another plus is that Valerian root also quiets heart palpitations down and regulates heart beat. I've been so wound out over those stupid SVT episodes and PVC's all the freaking time ... I haven't had one ALL DAY.

Until we know more, people should use valerian only under the supervision of a qualified health care practitioner and those with liver disease should avoid it. Although liver damage doesn't always produce noticeable symptoms, if excessive tiredness, intense itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain or discomfort in the upper right side of the abdomen, or a yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin occurs, see your doctor immediately.

Valerian root has been known to act quickly in some people...causing them to have a woozy feeling.....Some have opted not to use it again because of the feeling of being high...melatoin is less likely to cause dizziness. Either way, just be mindful of natural herbs. I know just enough to know what has been used successful....and others that I have been adivised to stay away from...

thanks, thought I'd read that somewhere before! :) valerian root it is. and a slow taper off the xanax. I'd been taking .25mg to sleep for about 5-6 months....since I went cold turkey off norco, I use 2mgs some days. WAY too much... anyone have any advice on this? what can I expect after being on xanax for about 6 months?

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