Question 1

insomnia for days and it's really irritating me. would it be safe for me, a 16 year old, to take melatonin or valerian root?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What's keeping you up?
What else is going on in your life?
Are you taking other meds?
Similar history of similar problems in the past?

Question 2

can you take melatonin and valerian root together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But the valerian root is worthless and a waste of your money. Who knows what harm it could to to you? Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 3

can melatonin, valerian root, and zopiclone be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Herbals &amp; zopiclone: Always review any meds or supplements with your prescribing doctor. In general, valerian and/or melatonin are safe herbal remedies. Melatonin should not be taken above 5mg, as this can actually cause activation (the opposite of the intended effect). Hope this helps &amp; don't forget to check with ur doc :)

Question 4

will there be harm with taking melatonin together with valerian root?

Accepted Answer

No harm: Those two can provide complementary since valerian root is a mild herbal tranquilizer and melatonin can help fall asleep. There are no negative interactions between these two.

Question 5

is it safe to take melatonin at night if i take 5-htp and valerian root during the day?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin . . .: this is perfectly fine for you to try at night. Your real question pertains to potential drug interactions. Drug interactions are both studied and recorded for prescription medications. This knowledge is very important to us as physicians, when we are writing multiple prescriptions. However, there is significantly less data available on how one OTC medication/supplement might interact with another

Question 6

what is a better natural sleeping aid to take: valerian root or melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Some people will sleep with one and not the other. Both are safe. You have to find out which one, or if one, will work for you.

Question 7

how long after taking 0.25mg of xanax can i take valerian root, l-theanine, and melatonin for sleep?

Accepted Answer

: All these supplements are supposed to induce relaxation and induce sleep, actions similar to those of xanax. Since supplements are not investigated by the FDA we physicians are reluctant to endorse them as we don't know if contaminants are present, don't know the ideal dose,don't know side effects, don't know how effective they really are. Your pharmacist may have more information for you.

Question 8

can valerian root help with insomina? or help rest thr body or is melatonin better? whats more effectivd to help me fsll asleep

Accepted Answer

Varies: It depends on the person, both are touted as sleep aids. There are a few combination agents that include valerian, melatonin and kava + herbal tea -- to sort of throw the kitchen sink at getting you to sleep. This might be better choice to start, since if it fails, it moves you right to needing a prescription!

Question 9

heavy anxiety and catastrophizing.  dr. gave me .25 xanax (alprazolam).  scared of addiction.  can i take xanax (alprazolam) in morning and valerian root w/ melatonin at night?

Accepted Answer

Xanax (alprazolam) not the best: Xanax (alprazolam) is commonly prescribed for anxiety, but it can cause anxiety if used more than occasionally. It can be addicting. Do not use xanax (alprazolam) if you've had drug/alcohol problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy is by far the best treatment for anxiety. Learn a relaxation skill like mindfulness. Of medications, "antidepressants" like zoloft or Celexa usually work well with few side effects.

Question 10

hardly slept at a for more than a week. tried, valerian root, melatonin, kava, motrinpm, ambien, and xanax (alprazolam). xanax (alprazolam) helped two nights but does not work now.also tried relaxation techniques suggested.help?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: You have tried many alternatives but have tried psychotherapy to uncover the root causes of your sleep disturbance. If not seek a consultation with a mental health professional who specializes in treating insomnia, this could very helpful to you. Best.

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Insomnia for days and it's really irritating me. would it be safe for me, a 16 year old, to take melatonin or valerian root?

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Can you take melatonin and valerian root together?

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Can melatonin, valerian root, and zopiclone be taken together?

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Will there be harm with taking melatonin together with valerian root?

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Is it safe to take melatonin at night if i take 5-htp and valerian root during the day?

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What is a better natural sleeping aid to take: valerian root or melatonin?

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How long after taking 0.25mg of xanax can i take valerian root, l-theanine, and melatonin for sleep?

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Can valerian root help with insomina? or help rest thr body or is melatonin better? whats more effectivd to help me fsll asleep

A member asked:

Heavy anxiety and catastrophizing. dr. gave me .25 xanax (alprazolam). scared of addiction. can i take xanax (alprazolam) in morning and valerian root w/ melatonin at night?

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Hardly slept at a for more than a week. tried, valerian root, melatonin, kava, motrinpm, ambien, and xanax (alprazolam). xanax (alprazolam) helped two nights but does not work now.also tried relaxation techniques suggested.help?

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