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[CLKD]

My GP was absolutely fine about prescribing it.  He checked through my prescription history and could see that I wasn't using it often even on a daily regime.   The option didn't bear thinking about 

[Ladybt28]

My Doctors wouldn't prescribe it on a regular basis either - I could get 14 tablets that had to last 3 months 5mg each.  I have never had any problems with the Valarian, but if you have racing thoughts and trouble sleeping and your head is a bit all over the place you might need a couple of go's to see if it works, otherwise it could just be a one off.  Still worth a go for another 2 nights I reckon Kb21 and then if it still doesn't feel right for you stop.

Glad you got a bit of sleep though.  I used to save my diazepam for emergencies too.  I haven't had to use it since March 18 which is a good thing and yet I had had had problems for about 15 years before that.....  so something good going on here - there is hope people!

[Kb21]

Thanks ladies, the reason I'm trying it now is because I'm staying with my mum for the Xmas break. I can't handle having side effects when it's just me and the kids, it really freaks me out. I'll try again tonight. X

[CLKD]

Best to take it to see if it has any outward effects.  Or in the night ?

[dangermouse]

The valerian also attaches to the GABA receptors (as does The Diazepam) so having both together is possibly too much.

I tried the valerian a few weeks back and I felt incredibly drugged so it's powerful stuff. Liked the initial relaxation but then my head felt very woozy and I had to stay in bed until it wore off.

I suspect all of these things weaken over time so it may about building up tolerance.

[Kb21]

Thanks dangermouse, I didn't bother with it last night. I just cannot handle side effects at the mo. I'm trying to do loads of  exercise to help the sleep and anxiety, seems like the safest option.

The valerian also attaches to the GABA receptors (as does The Diazepam) so having both together is possibly too much.

I tried the valerian a few weeks back and I felt incredibly drugged so it's powerful stuff. Liked the initial relaxation but then my head felt very woozy and I had to stay in bed until it wore off.

I suspect all of these things weaken over time so it may about building up tolerance.

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[Roseneath]

I tool valarian and also something called Menopace for about 3 months but then had some elevated liver enzyme results which the GP thought was due to the effect of one of these. A month off and three years later had no more raised results. Made me very wary. Will never buy off the internet /  Amazon too. I think we are all looking for that magic bullet to get us back to the ' normal' we once were.