Valerian
Valerian has a history of being used for anxiety and can help you fall asleep if you have trouble falling asleep. May cause you to feel sleepy the next morning.
Valerian Overview
Valerian is a plant. The roots and rhizomes (underground stems) of valerian are typically used to make supplements, including capsules, tablets, and liquid extracts, as well as teas.
Valerian is used most often for sleep disorders and anxiety, as well as headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat, and trembling.
Common side effects of valerian include tiredness the morning after its use, headaches, dizziness, and upset stomach.
Valerian Cautionary Labels
Uses
Valerian is used most often for sleep disorders and anxiety, as well as headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat, and trembling.
Valerian has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Valerian may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Valerian
Common side effects of valerian include the following:
- tiredness the morning after its use
- headaches
- dizziness
- upset stomach
This is not a complete list of valerian side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Valerian Interactions
No drug interactions have been listed by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Valerian Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
No information is available about the long-term safety of valerian.
Studies suggest that valerian is generally safe to use for short periods of time (for example, 4 to 6 weeks).
