LilyMir Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Hi all, I have read many drink Valerian tea at night as it relaxes them and leads to better sleep. Has anyone tried it here or knows of contra-indications with targeted cancer therapy (I am on Tagrisso)? I will ask the pharmacist of course but I find real life experience very insightful. Other herbal teas I was recommended include Licorice and Juniper. Any experience is appreciated. Thanks! Justin1970 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstar Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Hi Lily…when I was on chemo with carboplatin and etoposide I was told by my pharmacist not to drink any herbal teas or take any essential oils as it could interfere with them. I know it isn’t the same thing but ,yes, it will be best to talk with your pharmacist. Pam LilyMir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Lily I once tried Valerian and it did seem to help me relax to sleep as did a tea by Tulsi called "Sleep". But Pam is correct that you should check with your doctor before using anything as long as you are under chemo treatment. Lou LilyMir and Tom Galli 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 I've used either melatonin or lorazepam (part of my chemo package) when I had trouble sleeping. I don't need either anymore, luckily. LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_L Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I use a long-acting melatonin. I, too, avoid herbal stuff without my doctors' knowledge and approval. LouT, Tom Galli and LilyMir 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHP Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I remembered your topic here and thought I'd share what I learned from the pharmacist. If you are taking tagrisso, you need to look out for interactions with the Cyp3A4 enzyme which affects the metabolization. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CYP3A4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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