True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Sundown
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg is a dietary supplement by Sundown with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for insomnia and poor sleep, anxiety and stress, restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 902 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Valerian. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg by Sundown
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: valerian root at 530 mg per capsule. Valerian is a plant root traditionally used for sleep and relaxation.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, an inactive ingredient that holds the valerian powder.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Valerian is possibly effective for insomnia — that means there's some evidence it may help, but it's not definitive. For restless legs syndrome, pre-procedural anxiety, stress, and period pain (dysmenorrhea), the evidence isn't established enough in the data we hold to rate it either way.
Most people who use valerian do so for sleep, and the research suggests it may offer some benefit there, though results vary from person to person.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Valerian is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we don't have solid data on long-term safety. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, mental slowness, headache, stomach upset, and vivid dreams.
Some people report excitability or restlessness instead. If you take valerian for weeks or months and then stop abruptly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms like a racing heart, anxiety, irritability, or insomnia — it's wise to taper your dose slowly rather than stop cold turkey.
Rare cases of liver damage have been reported with multi-ingredient products containing valerian, though the link isn't always clear. The safety data advises against valerian during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe for you or your baby.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any CNS depressants (sleep aids, sedatives, muscle relaxants, pain pills with opioids), alprazolam (Xanax), alcohol regularly, or drugs that are broken down by glucuronidation — a less common metabolic pathway. Valerian may increase sedation or drug levels and could affect how these medications work.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Valerian is a reasonable option if you're looking to support sleep and don't take CNS depressants, alprazolam, or drink alcohol. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, skip this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
Before you start, check your medications against the tool on this page to make sure valerian won't interfere with them.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sundown |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 030768003432 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 212420 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg by Sundown, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formulation
Clean Nutrition Sundown believes in clean nutrition and being transparent. That's why you won't find genetically modified ingredients, gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose or artificial flavors in any of our products. Non-GMO No gluten No wheat No milk No lactose No artificial color No artificial flavor No artificial sweetener No preservatives No sugar No soy No starch No yeast No peanuts No tree nuts No fish Sodium free
Traditionally used for calm, tranquil rest Traditional use claims are based on historical or traditional practices.
Formula
Valerian has a long history of use for relaxation and occasional sleeplessness dating back to traditional Greek medicine.
Valerian root 530 mg per capsule
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper Resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy equipment.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
Storage
Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.
General Statements
Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world
US Only Discard seal & empty before recycling Check locally Plastic bottle how2recycle.info Not recycled in all communities
Brand IP Statement(s)
2019
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take four (4) capsules, one hour before bedtime, as needed. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg by Sundown label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg by Sundown
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Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.
Valerian
Interacts with902 drugs
Valerian is an herb whose root is widely used as a natural sleep aid and for calming nerves. The evidence is mixed and often weak, so it may help some...
Valerian monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg by Sundown Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
True Tranquility Valerian Root by Sundown interacts with several medication types through its valerian content.
The most serious concern is with CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, and anesthetics) — valerian can add to their drowsy and sedative effects, which may be risky depending on what you're taking and why.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Valerian also affects how your body breaks down certain drugs (glucuronidated drugs), which can raise their levels in your blood. It interacts with alprazolam (Xanax) in two ways: additive sedation and a possible modest increase in alprazolam concentration.
Alcohol is another one — combining it with valerian increases the risk of heavy sedation. The good news is that valerian appears to have only minor effects on two common enzyme systems (CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 substrates), so most drugs metabolized that way are unlikely to be affected.
Altogether, these interactions span 903 individual medications. Before you take this product, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to combine them with valerian.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg interact with 902 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Valerian
ClonazepamCeberclon, Klonopin, Rivotril
How Clonazepam interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Valerian + Clonazepam interactionClorazepateTranxene, Tranxene SD, Tranxene T-Tab
How Clorazepate interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Clorazepate interactionCodeine PhosphateCodeine
How Codeine Phosphate interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine Phosphate interactionCodeine Phosphate, GuaifenesinBrontex, Robitussin AC
How Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin interactionCodeine Phosphate, PseudoephedrineKg Fed, Nucofed
How Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine interactionCodeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineCoActifed
How Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine Phosphate, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionCodeine SulfateCodeine Sulfate
How Codeine Sulfate interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine Sulfate interactionCodeine, PapaverineCopavin
How Codeine, Papaverine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine, Papaverine interactionCodeine, ParacetamolCo-codamol
How Codeine, Paracetamol interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Valerian + Codeine, Paracetamol interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Valerian + Conjugated Estrogens interactionConjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone AcetatePremplus, Prempro
How Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MeprobamatePMB 200, PMB 400
How Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Valerian + Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MethyltestosteronePremarin with Methyltestosterone
How Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionCyamemazineTercian
How Cyamemazine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Cyamemazine interactionDaridorexantQuviviq
How Daridorexant interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Valerian + Daridorexant interactionDeferasiroxExjade, Jadenu
How Deferasirox interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Deferasirox interactionDehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, PhenobarbitalG.B.S.
How Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interactionDesipramineDesipramine, Norpramin, Pertofrane
How Desipramine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Desipramine interactionDeutetrabenazineAustedo
How Deutetrabenazine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Valerian + Deutetrabenazine interactionDexmedetomidineIgalmi, Precedex
How Dexmedetomidine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Dexmedetomidine interactionDiazepamDiastat AcuDial, Valium, Valium injection, Valtoco
How Diazepam interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Glucuronidated Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Valerian + Diazepam interactionDicyclomine, PhenobarbitalBentyl w/ Pb
How Dicyclomine, Phenobarbital interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Dicyclomine, Phenobarbital interactionDigoxinDigitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
How Digoxin interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Digoxin interactionDiphenhydramineAllerdryl, Benadryl, Benadryl cream, Benadryl spray, Compoz, Dermamycin cream +9 more
How Diphenhydramine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Diphenhydramine interactionDiphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Naproxen SodiumAleve PM
How Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Naproxen Sodium interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Naproxen Sodium interactionDiphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineActifed Allergy
How Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionDivalproex SodiumDepakote
How Divalproex Sodium interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Valerian + Divalproex Sodium interactionDolutegravirTivicay
How Dolutegravir interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Dolutegravir interactionDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
How Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDolutegravir, RilpivirineJuluca
How Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interacts with True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ValerianGlucuronidated Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
Read the full Valerian + Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Valerian
Alcohol (Ethanol)
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with alcohol.
Valerian has sedative effects. Theoretically, valerian might have an additive sedative effect when combined with alcohol. Excessive sedation has been reported in an alcohol-abusing individual who took valerian and Gingko biloba. However, the potential interaction between valerian and alcohol has been disputed in other research. Limited evidence suggests that a combination of valerian 160 mg and lemon balm 80 mg (Euvegal) does not cause further deterioration in reaction ability and reaction rate when taken with alcohol as compared to the effects of alcohol alone.
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used with alprazolam. Also, valerian in high doses might modestly increase alprazolam levels, though this is not likely to be clinically significant.
Valerian has sedative effects. Theoretically, valerian might cause additive sedation when combined with alprazolam. Also, a small pharmacokinetic study shows that taking valerian extract 1000 mg daily (providing 11 mg valerenic acid) might increase alprazolam levels by about 19%. This might be due to valerian's mild inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). Despite being statistically significant, this increase is not likely to be clinically significant.
Cns Depressants
Valerian can have additive sedative effects when used concomitantly with CNS depressant drugs.
Theoretically, concomitant use of valerian and drugs with sedative and anesthetic properties may cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects.
Glucuronidated Drugs
Valerian might weakly inhibit glucuronidation and increase concentrations of drugs metabolized by UGT1A1 and UGT2B7.
In vitro research shows that methanolic valerian extract and valerenic acid might competitively inhibit UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1 (UGT1A1) and UGT2B7.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Although some in vitro evidence suggests that valerian affects CYP2D6, clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) studies show that valerian is unlikely to affect the CYP2D6 enzyme. In one PK study, taking valerian 1000 mg (providing about 11 mg valerenic acid) nightly for 14 days did not affect the metabolism of dextromethorphan, a CYP2D6 substrate. In another PK study, taking valerian 125 mg three times daily for 28 days did not affect metabolism of debrisoquine, an accepted CYP2D6 probe-substrate.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Valerian does not seem to have a clinically relevant effect on levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Although some in vitro evidence suggests that valerian extract might inhibit or induce CYP3A4, clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) studies show that valerian does not have a clinically significant effect on the CYP3A4 enzyme. In one PK study, taking valerian 125 mg three times daily for 28 days did not affect metabolism of midazolam, an accepted CYP3A4 probe-substrate. In another PK study, taking valerian 1000 mg (providing about 11 mg valerenic acid) nightly for 14 days modestly increases levels of alprazolam, a CYP3A4 substrate, suggesting mild inhibition of CYP3A4. However, this mild inhibition is unlikely to be clinically relevant.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg, from the product label.
Sundown
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- Rexall Sundown, Inc.
- City
- Boca Raton
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33487
- Phone Number
- 1-888-848-2435
- Web Address
- www.sundownnutrition.com
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True Tranquility Valerian Root 530 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 37 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Valerian 37 references
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