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jjoanne77 posted:
Can I take valerian root for sleeping while I'm taking Diltiazem for irregular heart rate? Do the two (valerian root and Diltiazem)
interact adversely? Please advise, as I've read that valerian root can cause irregular heart beat.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Valerian RootCan I take valerian root for sleeping while I'm taking Diltiazem for irregular heart rate? Do the two (valerian root and Diltiazem)<br />interact adversely? Please advise, as I've read that valerian root can cause irregular heart beat.
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BillH99 responded:
You might ask your pharmacist.
Report This| Share this:Valerian RootYou might ask your pharmacist.
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