Highlights
- Melatonin is a relatively safe sleep aid with few side effects. It may inhibit fertility, sex drive, as well as having immunosuppressive activity.
- Valerian officinalis works through GABA-ergic compounds and could be just as efficacious as benzodiazepines as a hypnotic. It should be taken at least 2 hours before bed.
- Ginkgo biloba is a cognition-enhancing drug that may prevent cognitive decline and treat antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction. It inhibits the platelet-activating factor and should be avoided in patients on anticoagulants and before surgery.
Transcript
Hello! I’m Dr. Wegdan Rashad and you are listening to the Psychopharmacology Institute podcast. We’ll be discussing topics that matter to you, the mental health clinician, in your practice, sharing expert opinions and the latest research. Today, we will be talking about natural medications in
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