Re: Melatonin/Valerian Root-OK with anit-dep & anti-anxiety?

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Jeannie-

According to " A to Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions "

it says that Effexor should not be taken with 5-HTP and L-Tryptophan because

of a side effect called seratonin syndrome. It is also recommended that it

not be taken with St. 's Wort.

My husband is on Effexor as well as many people I know and they are also

taking Valerian root for sleep, 2 @ bedtime but I would start with one.

I sell Nature's Sunshine brand of it and it has helped my husband. He used to

take Ambien (Rx sleeping pills).

Sue massie

sue in nj

Natural Health Practioner

Nature's Garden of Health

(732 933-4011)

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In a message dated 11/26/02 12:00:42 PM, jeanniew58@... writes:

<< Thanks Sue! for some reason, the nutritionist recommended Melatonin due

to my age? 44! >>

Hey now watch it!!! I am 45. LOL

Melatonin is fine too, but so is Valerian. Chamomile tea is good at bed also.

Warm bath.

I had the insomnia SOoooo bad, I did not sleep for about 2 yrs.

sue in nj

sue massie