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Old 10-18-2009, 06:36 AM
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*** I get confused between Melatonin and Valeriun root. (Never mind my spellin' problems). I use Excedrin PM for pain and sleep -- perhaps I should try one, the other, and/or both. I got at regular drug store. But there's something you are supposed to look for in the preparation. Or doses. I don't know -- information overload. I do have a jar of both at home -- old - but I'll pull them out and look them over tonight.
My sleep doctor was very much against valerian root, so I didn't try it. He doesn't like melatonin, because it isn't FDA approved, but it works for me, unless I am overly stressed.

As for Excedrin PM, or any of the PM's, he says absolutely not. He says they are not condusive for good sleep. They do things to the brain that can not promote good sleep, and I believe him, I got rid of all of mine.
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