Do you take it 1/2 hour before bed or an hour before bed... for someone having trouble with sleep?
2007-01-19 15:30:08 · 8 answers · asked by Sammy 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It really doesn't matter that much. It is up to what suits you best. If it takes you a long time to drift off to sleep ,a hour other wise a half an hour.
If you have concerns then check with the shop where you bought them. They will not harm you if taken to suit your body clock.
Valerian is a natural,herbal non addictive remedy,while Valium is purely chemically manufactured from a chemical called Diazepam that is very addictive, if used for any length of time.
Do be careful and always check medical information given on this site.
2007-01-19 15:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by sistablu...Maat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Melatonin has been feautred in the media because of its therapeutic claims. It includes insomnia and jet lag. However, it hadnt been approved by the FDA for this use. It is produced by the pineal gland located deep in the brain between the 2 hemispheres. Its level climb after dark and ebb after dawn. Elder people who suffer from insomnia have lover serum concentration of melatonin. It has a hypnotic effect in humans especially in cases of jet lag. However, this is not yet evidence based. The purity of these drugs sold in health food stores and the adverse effects of taking the hormone are unknown.
2007-01-19 23:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lynne 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find that Valerian works better for me. It's an herb (that valium comes from) and has a real calming effect. Take it just before bed.. Smells horrible (even the capsules) but works great.
2007-01-19 23:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 hour
2007-01-19 23:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take just before bed time.
There is one exception, if you are facing a rather anxious time interacting with people take it one hour before you go to the meeting to interact with people!
2007-01-19 23:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by jwhfaye 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
doc told me 1 hour before sleep
2007-01-19 23:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take it about 30 min before, if needed and it works great for me
2007-01-19 23:33:42 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo Answer Rat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3Mg. one hour before bedtime works.
2007-01-19 23:34:51 · answer #8 · answered by marta n 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋