Valerian vs Xanax
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| Valerian is an herb. Medicine is made from the root. Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). It is frequently combined with hops, lemon balm, or other herbs that also cause drowsiness. Some people who are trying to withdraw from the use of “sleeping pills” use valerian to help them sleep after they have tapered the dose of the sleeping pill. There is some scientific evidence that valerian works for sleep disorders, although not all studies are positive. | Xanax is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). | |||
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| Add Valerian review I take 1 1000mg capsule and it does seem to help me get to sleep. My only problelm with this herb is the terrible smell. When I open the bottle it overpowers everything. I even use a napkin to pick the capsule out of the bottle so my hands won't stink, it is really bad. Mine are from Vitamin World, maybe some other brands don't stink as bad. Before taking valerian mixed with other herbs, I would go to sleep for two hours, wake up to use the bathroom and then be awake for hours. About the time I finally went back to sleep, it was almost time to get up. Now, I am able to go back to sleep and am averaging 7-8 hours of sleep. What a difference this has made in my mood and energy. | Add Xanax review owcaitelltedifermt,wataretetotell when i was first prescribed this medication it helept me get out in the world helept me socialy and i found that thay help with everything, but after using them for over 10 years thay don't work as well ,but i have been reduced dramatically and ofcourse thay don''t work as well ,it's people that shoot them up and abuseing them that stuff it up for enyone that may need them,i hate going to get the ... I moved to a new state with my kids and over the road trucker,husband who had to leave the next morning after we got to the new house. I was driving back to my home state to visit and had a terrible panic attack that required a trip to the er, all 3 kids with me. That was 12 years ago that i was prescribed this life changing drug. I am now an addict, i have never been to a mental health specialist ... I suffer from social anxiety-fear of public speaking especially to large groups. The anxiety and panic can be overwhelming! Xanax really works getting me thru it. So grateful to have & use only when needed. | |||
