Valerian overdose: a case report.
We present the first reported case of valerian (Valeriana officianalis) overdose. This herb is popular as a sedative but little is known about its toxic effects. The patient presented with mild symptoms, all of which resolved within 24 h. Valerian overdose, at approximately 20 times the recommended therapeutic dose, appears to be benign.
Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester, School of Medicine, NY 14642, USA.
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Willey
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Mady
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Cobaugh
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Wax
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000139:chemically induced; D000293:Adolescent; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D062787:Drug Overdose; D005221:Fatigue / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000139:chemically induced; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced; D014632:Valerian
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D010936:Plant Extracts