Negative Reaction to Valerian?!

[llohcins]

Has anyone used Valerian as a short term calmer and found it has the opposite effect? Seemingly calm when all is quiet but then if something upsets him it results in a HUGE over reaction? Was hoping it was going to do the opposite and just wondered if anyone had same experience!

 

[Shay]

Yes - its fairly well known. Happens in humans too. In about 20% it acts as a stimulant not a sedative. If you have one of those you need to find a different calmer!

 

[llohcins]

Yes - its fairly well known. Happens in humans too. In about 20% it acts as a stimulant not a sedative. If you have one of those you need to find a different calmer!

Ah okay thank you! It's very odd - it makes him quieter if everything is normal - but if something sets him off it's a complete over reaction! I'll look in to others but was only for a temporary yard move so think i'll just manage him! Was really just trying to take the edge off for him