Valerian Root Mild Stomach, Irregular Heartbeat, Stomach Pain, Palpatations, Grogginess

reI had been having trouble sleeping recently, and decided to buy a bottle of Valerian capsules to give it a try, since I wanted something all-natural to help me fall asleep. I also tend to be stressed and anxious often, so it seemed like a great alternative to other medications. The dosage on the bottle said it could be taken as a supplement 2 pills 2-4 times a day with meals or water. I took 2 pills about twice a day. The effects were wonderful at first. I would take 2 pills right before bed and I would get very drowsy and fall asleep quickly. Id also wake up with no feelings of grogginess or any headache. However, as stated by others, I believe the Valerian began to build up in my system; I had been taking it for about three weeks now when I began experiencing palpitations and an irregular heartbeat, headaches and even mild stomach pain. I also experienced feelings of dizziness, disorientation, restlessness, and excitability. All in all the side effects made me extremely uncomfortable, and would recommend this supplement to be used sparingly when absolutely needed, but never in continued usage.