Topic Title: Valium & Herbs
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, Wed 9 Jun 11:34
I take 5 mg of Diazopam (valium) daily. Any interaction with SJW ? I've also started taking 5HTP, Gotu Kula & Ginkgo Bilboa - just wondering if there are any adverse interactions with these as well.
Tai Chi
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| | "Re(1):Valium & Herbs" , Wed 9 Jun 14:34
I would be careful taking all of these things together at the same time - would be better to spread them out at different times of day. The gingko's probably OK but as for the rest... Taking SJW and gotu kola at the same time gives me weird manic hyperactive feelings (they can mix well but only when taken about 12 hours apart). The same thing happened when I tried taking SJW with kava - nearly went into orbit! And valium's strong stuff so I would be cautious mixing it with SJW, although I haven't tried it.
cici
Posts: 72 | | Registered: Sat 10 Jan 2004 13:11 |
| | "Re(1):Valium & Herbs" , Wed 9 Jun 14:00
I assure you that you can take Valium, or any other tranquilizer, along with SJW, with no ill effects. I have been taking SJW for 2 years, and I usually take 1 mg. of Ativan a day, as well (l mg. of Ativan is equal to 10 mg. Valium). Don't worry about combining your very small dose of Valium with SJW. It's absolutely safe. Oh, yes, I also take Gingko Biloba (150 mg.) each day with no problem. And many people on this website are already using 5HTP & Gotu Kola along with their SJW. I tried 5HTP, but it did nothing for me. Jeanne
Posts: 20 | | Registered: Fri 5 Sep 2003 8:42 |
| | | "Re(2):Valium & Herbs" , Thu 10 Jun 07:56
Thanks for your reply and reassurance. It's day 6 for me with the SJW - still nnothing. How long will it take ? Also, you mentioned you take Ativan, do you prefer this over valium or say xanax ?
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| | | "Re(3):Valium & Herbs" , Fri 11 Jun 21:05
Those interested in more natural sedatives may consider Valerian as well... I believe it was used for treatment of "hysteria" before Valium was around. I find it works quite well in small amounts, as a combination with other herbs like Passion Flower & Chamomile.
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| | | "valerian" , Wed 16 Jun 07:45:
I get very mixed results with valerian - sometimes it helps, sometimes it makes me more anxious (for insomnia).
However I never get mixed results with my benzo for sleep - but there are the dangers of addiction/dependency which scare the ***te out of me.
I once tried taking quite a large dose of valerian because 1 250mg gelcap was just not doing anything(4am frustration). I ended up taking 3 caps - took ages for it to work, and when it did, I had really awful nightmares, and woke up screaming. I also felt very 'monged' for a long time the morning after.
However, I think if I had continued with this dosage it might have worked without the nightmares, as I had the same experience with my benzo to start off with (on half a pill) - and this wore off.
How much valerian is it safe to take? Is it worth experimenting with dosage to avoid taking benzos to sleep?
Loops
[this message was edited by Loops on Wed 16 Jun 07:46]
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