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What is Valerian?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: Valerian Root NatureMade Valerian Nature's Bounty Valerian Show all

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See also: Angelicalm Spray

An herb that was traditionally used as a sedative and treatment for anxiety. It is still widely used to treat insomnia and anxiety. The active ingredients are not known, but are thought to be contained in the root. There are many synonyms for valerian.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Insomnia 61 42
Anxious mood 44 30
Fibromyalgia 4 1
Pain 4 2
Panic attacks 4 8

Show all 46 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 598 patients that have taken Valerian

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 5
Mild 16
None 58

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Valerian

Side effect Patients Percentage
Lethargy 2
Sleepiness 2
Abdominal cramps 1
Bad taste in mouth 1
Diarrhea 1
Difficulty waking up 1

Show all 14 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Valerian

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 30
Other 20
Doctor's advice 9
Side effects too severe 7
Course of treatment ended 4
Personal research 4
Expense 2
See all 56 patients who've stopped taking Valerian

Duration

Stopped taking Valerian

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 10
1 - 6 months 22
6 months - 1 year 9
1 - 2 years 6
2 - 5 years 3
5 - 10 years 4
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 36
Usually 21
Sometimes 22
Never taken as prescribed 4
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 17
Not at all hard to take 64
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 2
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 3
< $25 43
Not specified 35

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Valerian after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Trazodone (Apo-Trazodone) 1

Patients stopped taking Valerian and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Lorazepam (Ativan) 1
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8 patient evaluations for Valerian

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Sep 14, 2014 (Started Nov 09, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for sleep problems)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for insomnia)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for panic attacks)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for persistent worrying)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 capsule(s) Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

May 1, 2014 (Started Nov 09, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep problems)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for insomnia)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for panic attacks)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for persistent worrying)
  • Side effects
    Mild (upset stomach, diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly

Mar 30, 2014 (Started Nov 09, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for sleep problems)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for insomnia)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for panic attacks)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for persistent worrying)
  • Side effects
    Mild (upset stomach, diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Aug 8, 2012 (Started Nov 09, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for panic attacks)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for insomnia)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for sleep problems)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for anxious mood)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (upset stomach, diarrhea)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 15, 2013 (Started Jul 16, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Jul 23, 2013 (Started Jul 16, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 30, 2011 (Started Jul 28, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for insomnia)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for sleep problems)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 550 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 30, 2009 (Started Jul 28, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for insomnia)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for sleep problems)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 550 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks
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