Can I take Valerian with Sleep Medication?

Usually yes, but not at the same time. Enhanced sedation; excessive drowsiness Reduce doses; use caution

Why do Valerian and Sleep Medication interact?

Enhanced sedation; excessive drowsiness The interaction is moderate.

Valerian + Sleep Medication

Can you take Valerian and Sleep Medication together? Here's what the science shows.

Moderate InteractionIngredientMD curated

Valerian and Sleep Medication interact moderately. Enhanced sedation; excessive drowsiness

Bottom line: Reduce doses; use caution

How They Interact

Enhanced sedation; excessive drowsiness

Timing

Reduce doses; use caution

What to do about it

Reduce doses; use caution

Evidence Sources

IngredientMD curated interaction database

Common Questions

Valerian and Sleep Medication have some interaction to consider. Enhanced sedation; excessive drowsiness Reduce doses; use caution

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