Can I take herbal medicine with my psychiatric medication?

Yes, this is possible. Initially they can be taken together, then Western medication can be gradually reduced as symptoms improve.

Do insomnia herbs make you drowsy?

Unlike sleeping pills that artificially induce drowsiness, they calm excessive nervous excitement so you fall asleep naturally.

How long does herbal treatment take?

Acute stress reaction: 2–4 weeks. Chronic insomnia/anxiety: 1–3 months. Depression/panic disorder: 3–6+ months. Prescriptions are adjusted based on progress; gradually improving with Western medicine in parallel.

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In many cases they can be taken together, but you must tell us what you are currently taking. Psychiatric medication, however, is dangerous to reduce or stop on your own. Only the psychiatrist who prescribed it can decide on dose changes, and we do not advise it.

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