I usually have a hard time staying asleep once I go to bed, always tossing and turning and waking up during the night. When I take the valerian root before bed, I fall asleep easier, stay asleep all night, and really feel rested when I wake up in the morning; not groggy like usual.
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I felt like I had a bad hangover and it also made my head feel tingly and numb;not a great way to start the day. It also did not help me sleep it just made me groggy all day.All naturall supplements aren't always so all natural.
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ala1 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2024
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causes massive hives, lips and throat sweelling.
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christine | 45-54 | Female | Patient
6/3/2014
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i take one about 30 min brfore going to sleep and it really works well. i have menopause issues and sometimes wake up in the middle of the might and cant go back to sleep, i take another one and really sleep better
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ginas | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/2/2014
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Could not understand why I have had a headache off and on for 2 weeks. Also, skin itchiness relieved by Benadryl.I think I need to just adjust my dose of Clonazepam which I have been trying to get off of. That works for me great. Under a LOT of stress right now.
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donis | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/14/2014
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It works for me but need more information and it makes me sleep that is the good part
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joeyy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/25/2013
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relaxes me 1000 mg 1/2 hr before bed does not make sleepy, sleep night through, no drowsiness in am, ok to use during day but prefer L-THEANINE calms me, more attentive 8am 200mg, 3pm 200mg 225 lbs
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mazzy1012 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/27/2012
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I find it works great, but I have had the occasional headache during the day. Has anybody else experienced headaches the next day?
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MZTAZLADY | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/10/2012
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I LIKE TO USE IT IT RELAXES MY MIND N BODY I TAKE ONLY WHEN I NEED IT JUST THE SMELL SUCKS
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daddio | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/15/2012
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I have used Val.root pills for years,but,of late,I'm thinking it is affecting my prostrate (pain during urination) CAN this be so ????
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sre789 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2012
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Had started having trouble with insomnia and anxiety at bedtime. I began taking this supplement and have had wonderful, restful sleep. Puts me to sleep within 30-45 minutes and I stay asleep all night. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/30/2012
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I love this product. I have trouble with being anxious and not sleeping and it helps me stay asleep all night. A must try
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brian | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/11/2012
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I have been taking Valerian Root for about 1 week. It has worked very well for helping me rest at night and for treatment with my overactive bladder. I love this stuff.
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Phyllis | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/15/2011
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I have used Valerian Root for 15 years for pain releif in my joints and back, headaches and for a restful sleep. I use capsule 500mg so I do not smell the strong fragrance. I take one during the day and 1 to 2 at night before going to bed. Fantastic and wonderful Valerian Root
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jruss1969 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/14/2011
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I have used valerian for help with sleep and tremors. It has been effective for both. Use it for sleep in combination with melatonin and the two together help me go to sleep and stay asleep.
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Lastcaress | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/12/2011
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I started taking this supplement because I was tired of using Ativan to sleep and for anxiety. I have found that it works better, non-addictive, no horrible side effects, and I feel great. It does smell horrible, but I would take any day over using an addictive medication.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/7/2010
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Helps enormously with getting me to sleep. Not great at keeping me asleep for more than 3-4 hours, though. No drowsiness when I get up, in comparison with other preparations, so it's the only one I take.
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yorkiemom | 55-64 | Female | Caregiver
6/11/2010
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I do shift work .I have had trouble with insomnia most of my adult life. Tried everything out there ,from herbs to benzo's.This herb helps me fall asleep faster ,stay asleep longer and I awake with no side effects at all. No memory loss.Best discovery ever.
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Tom | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/17/2009
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I'm a 58 year old male. I have used valerian root for several months. I get up everynight to go to the restroom. I used to be unable to get back to sleep. Since I have been using valerian I'm always able to return to sleep immediately. I have not noticed any side effects. The product does have a peculiar odor but it is tolerable. I would recommend this product to anyone who has sleep difficulties.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2009
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I have trouble staying asleep. When I take valerian root I sleep all night and wake up around 7 am feeling refreshed. It's great!
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just say no | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/23/2008
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I felt like I had a bad hangover and it also made my head feel tingly and numb;not a great way to start the day. It also did not help me sleep it just made me groggy all day.All naturall supplements aren't always so all natural.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/6/2008
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Works great putting me to sleep, and keeping me that way. Though it does make me a bit groggy in the AM, so be prepared to drink a lot of coffee.
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