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Can Valium Or Ambien Be Taken In Place Of Rhizome Supplement?
Question: In order to sleep on a 10 hour flight overseas, I took four,capsules stating each capsule contains XXXXXXX methysticum (kava) extract equal to fresh rhizome 7.5 g. It modestly relaxed me but did not get me to deep sleep. The recommended dose is two to four capsules daily. What risk would I incur and/or what benefit would I receive if I took 6 to 8 capsules on that next flight in order to sleep seven or eight hours? Or am I kidding myself? Would Valium be better? Would Ambien be better? Thank you very much
Brief Answer:
Valium or Ambein will be better
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, the dose of rhizome that will put you to sleep will be equivalent to 60-120 mg. unfourtanetly a dose that high may lead to the side effects of visual disturbances and skin rash.
a Valium dose of 5-15 mg or Ambein dose of 5-10 mg would be better to help you sleep.
you need to know that on consumption of these medications you should avoid any alcohol consumption .
I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
Valium or Ambein will be better
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, the dose of rhizome that will put you to sleep will be equivalent to 60-120 mg. unfourtanetly a dose that high may lead to the side effects of visual disturbances and skin rash.
a Valium dose of 5-15 mg or Ambein dose of 5-10 mg would be better to help you sleep.
you need to know that on consumption of these medications you should avoid any alcohol consumption .
I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
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