How do members experience Valerian?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Insomnia 61 42
Anxious mood 41 29
Fibromyalgia 4 1
Panic attacks 4 8
Generalized anxiety disorder 3 1

Common side effects

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

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 5
Mild 16
None 55

Member evaluations

expastrychef

evaluated on Aug 15, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleeplessness: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

Pete-Air

evaluated on Nov 25, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

THE EMPEROR

evaluated on Sep 19, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
  • Side effects: None