Comparing Melatonin vs Valerian Root
| Melatonin | Valerian Root (valerian) |
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| Melatonin | Valerian Root (valerian) |
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Prescription and OTC
Supplemental melatonin is very effective at reducing symptoms of jet lag, particularly that brought about by eastward travel across five or more time zones. Melatonin may also be used to treat sleep... View more |
Over-the-counter
Used for Herbal Supplementation. Valerian Root may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Melatonin | More about Valerian Root (valerian) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Melatonin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Valerian Root has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Melatonin side effects |
View all Valerian Root side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Bio-Melatonin, Melatonin Time Release, SGard, Sleep3 |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 342 drugs are known to interact with Melatonin:
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A total of 257 drugs are known to interact with Valerian Root:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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