Does anyone know if i can take Valerian to help me to sleep? I'm having a bad time with my sleep at the moment. I am on 20mg injected Mtx and Plaquinel. Dont know if i have spelt that right ! I feel so fed up and tired with lack of sleep.
I have read that it is very good ,so i hope i can take it. I will will be gratefull for any replies.
Kathleen Mc.

Hi Kathleen,

I agree with Sheila, check with your GP or rheumy nurse.
I seem to remember seeing something that said valerian is ok for us to take but best to check first. Perhaps your pharmacist could help if you can't contact anyone else?
Good luck, I hope you can take it because I have heard it's very good for sleep.

Love Doreen xx

As others have said, Kathleen, I think I would check first. When I had difficulty sleeping due to night pain, and struggling to find a comfortable position for sleep, my GP prescribed amitriptyline, along with my painkillers, and it has been a big help.

There are a number of folk on here taking it, so may be worth a try.

Kathleen C x

Hi
I'd be really interested in what you find out - my GP doesn't have a lot of faith in alternative medicine but i really have problems sleeping and don't want to take sleeping pills if i can help it
Julie xx

I have asked my doctor about Valerian she said she had no idea if i could take it with MTX.The pharmacist said he thought it was ok.
I suppose the pharmacist will know more about some medication than the doctor.

Kathleen Mc.