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I want to take another valerian root capsule but it kinda makes me itch so im scared taking more might give me a bad reaction, what should i do?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stop!: If valerian makes you "itch, " you could be allergic to it . . . Please stop taking it.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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