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Any medicine over the counter to help with anxiety or insomnia ?

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Valerian &amp; Lifestyle: Valerian is an herbal supplement that may help with insomnia &amp; anxiety. Valerian is likely to be safe when taken as directed but there are sometimes side effects in which case stop using it &amp; consult a Dr. Lifestyle changes should be encouraged to help with sleep which include adequate daily exercise, restricting use of alcohol, caffeine and illicit drugs, listening to soft music and meditating.

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Valerian & Lifestyle: Valerian is an herbal supplement that may help with insomnia & anxiety. Valerian is likely to be safe when taken as directed but there are sometimes side effects in which case stop using it & consult a Dr. Lifestyle changes should be encouraged to help with sleep which include adequate daily exercise, restricting use of alcohol, caffeine and illicit drugs, listening to soft music and meditating.

Answered 10/24/2018

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Any medicine over the counter to help with anxiety or insomnia ?

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