Comparing Tryptophan vs Valerian Root
| Tryptophan | Valerian Root (valerian) |
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| Tryptophan | Valerian Root (valerian) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for Anxiety, Depression, Herbal Supplementation, ADHD, Insomnia, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Smoking Cessation. Tryptophan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Used for Herbal Supplementation. Valerian Root may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Herbal Supplementation
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| More about Tryptophan | More about Valerian Root (valerian) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Tryptophan has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% 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. | ||
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View all Tryptophan side effects |
View all Valerian Root side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Aminomine |
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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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| 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 105 drugs are known to interact with Tryptophan:
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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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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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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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Further information
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