suggested it, and gave me a sample pak...I looked it up as it was supposed to 'help' me deal with the s/e's of another med I'm on but one not PN related. BOY, after reading it all - it almost said flat out that this stuff and my anti-seizure meds could make things worse...I just threw that pak away! I've gone the herbal route: valerian and chamomile in small doses to keep the angst at a lower key.
Unfortuneately, when one doc prescribes a med for ONE issue, most of the folks they prescribe for aren't aware of the side effects that med can have on your other meds! Specialists on one area have little to no clue about the other specialties and their meds routes.
Ultimately that makes all attempts to 'treat' us a bit hit-and-miss, often with nasty consequences. I was once prescribed an ssri - I took only one, I had very bad side effects for a week! One hint tho, never ever start a med just before or during the weekend! It's far easier to start out on a Monday, so if any reactions occur that fall in the strange category, it's easy to call the doc's office and get advice [providing, of course they call you back].
Good luck and promise, go off it SLOWLY! - j