Kalms Night One-A-Night Review

photo of the Kalms Night One A Night 354mg valerian sleep aid

I took the Kalms Night One-A-Night sleep aid for a week in the hope that it would help tame the insomnia and anxiety that had crept back into my life.

If you’re interested in trying a herbal remedy to help you relax or sleep better, Kalms is a well-known brand in the United Kingdom. You can buy it over the counter in many shops and pharmacies, such as Boots and Holland & Barrett.

Kalms Night contains valerian root extract as the main ingredient, which is also used in several other sleep aids, such as Sominex Herbal and Nytol Herbal.

In this review, I’ll be discussing my experience of taking Kalms in two different years, and how I felt a mild sedative effect with no side effects both times. I’ll also look at the research evidence that it works and some other key information if you’re thinking of trying it yourself.


My experience


A single tablet that’s easy to swallow

A few months ago, I tried the original Kalms Night version. With that one, you have to take up to four tablets per night instead of just the single one that you take with the aptly named Kalms One-A-Night.

My first impression of the One-A-Night version was that I preferred only having to wash down one tablet. Admittedly, it’s twice the size as each of the Kalms Night tablets, but it’s coated with an artificial sweetener and easy enough to swallow.

Another benefit of it being sweet coated is that you don’t get such a strong valerian taste as you do with similar products, like Nytol Herbal.

photo of the back of the Kalms One-A-Night box, showing the ingredients and directions for use.

Deciding how well it works

Just to be clear, my way of judging how well sleep aids work is very subjective. I don’t do any tests in a sleep lab, and just take them in my natural home setting. I write notes on how I feel after taking them, how I feel in the morning, and how I feel during the day.

I do use a sleep tracker (a Fitbit Versa in this case) to see how my total sleep time and sleep score look compared to previous weeks. However, I prefer to trust my own observations most of all. Experience has taught me that the way I feel the next day is the best way to judge how effective a sleep aid is in improving my well-being.

During the day

I decided to take the Kalms One-A-Night in two different situations to try to really gauge if I could feel any effects – in the middle of the day, and then at night later in the week.

I first tried one in the middle of the day while working on my laptop, for three days in a row. I didn’t notice any sedative effect and I didn’t suddenly become more relaxed after taking them. This doesn’t necessarily mean nothing is happening though as they aren’t meant to knock you out.

It did make me realise that it would be perhaps trickier to judge if they were helping me with anxiety more than sleep though. I’m pretty busy during the day (as is my mind!), so I’m not entirely sure if I’d notice a small effect.

That said, the reality is that I didn’t notice anything special happening. Things that stressed me out continued to stress me out. I know they are supposed to be taken at night, but I was curious to see if I would notice a sedative effect when taking them during the daytime. The answer was no.

How I slept when taking Kalms One-A-Night

On the fourth day, I didn’t take a tablet during the day, but waited until bedtime instead, which is when you’re supposed to take the Kalms One-A-Night really. The clue is in the name!

I took one tablet each night before bedtime for three nights in a row, and I do think I felt a mild sedative effect each night. Whether it was a real sedative effect, placebo effect, or tiredness due to not sleeping well lately is hard to say. I did, however, sleep a little better each night than I had done recently.

My thought in the morning was that it had taken me slightly less time to fall asleep, and that I’d slept throughout the night with less wakings on all three nights. My sleep tracker data also backed that up, though the overall sleep time was only better by a few minutes. Still, every minute counts.

I mentioned that I’ve been having sleep problems recently, which I believe has been caused by feeling under a lot of pressure for various life reasons. Maybe the calming effect of the valerian helped me drift off a little easier, even if I hadn’t noticed much of an effect in the daytime earlier in the week.

No side effects for me

I had no noticeable side effects during the week I took Kalms One-A-Night, which is great. I often get side effects with antihistamine sleep aids, such as a dry mouth, headaches, or groggy feelings in the morning. And melatonin also gives me vivid dreams sometimes.

So I was pleased to see that I could take the Kalms One-A-Night without worrying about needing strong coffee or a cold shower to wake myself up properly in the morning.

Do keep in mind that this was just my experience though; some people might have a reaction to the valerian. For example, Heathline.com discusses possible side effects like heart palpitations, dry mouth, upset stomach, vivid dreams, headaches, and mental fogginess.

My conclusion & would I take it again?

I don’t think the Kalms One-A-Night improved my daytime stress levels, but I do believe I slept slightly better on the nights I took it.

The problem is that it’s so hard to tell whether something which is only meant to have a light effect is actually working or not. As I said, it could be a placebo effect, which has been demonstrated in research studies as a real effect for various health concerns – even pain relief.

It could also be a combination of the placebo effect and any other steps you’re taking to cope with anxiety or sleep problems.

So my belief is that if you think a sleep aid helps, then that’s arguably good enough. You just might never really know for sure exactly how much it’s helping directly, or how much the act of taking a sleep aid is contributing to your confidence that you’ll have less trouble sleeping.

Personally, I would take Kalms One-A-Night again if I needed to because of the (possibly) mild sedative effect, natural herbal ingredient, lack of side effects, low cost, and easy availability.

Eight years later – trying it again

I originally published this article way back in 2014, which is when I first took the Kalms Night One-A-Night. Eight years later, in April 2022, I saw it on a local supermarket shelf and decided to give it another go.

The packaging and information seemed pretty much the same as when I first took it, with the same ingredients. And the effect it had on me was very similar too. This time, I used the latest version of the Fitbit, the Fitbit Versa 3. The sleep tracking has improved, so it was interesting to see if it would show any objective improvement in my sleep.

I took it for a week again, and the effect was very similar (as far as I can remember). No discernible sedation during the day or reduction in stress levels that I could tell. Once again, I do think I felt slightly more relaxed when going to sleep, with both my mental observations and sleep tracker data suggesting a slight improvement in the time it took me to fall asleep, as well as the total sleep time.

Nothing miraculous, with no more than ten minutes more sleep on average each night. Still, that’s ten minutes I’ll gladly take.


Further information


Who makes it?

Kalms is a brand owned by the UK company Lanes Health, which has been operating for over 90 years. They also own several other health product brands, such as Pro Plus and Olbas. You can find out more about them on Laneshealth.com (not a sponsored link).

The five types of Kalms

There are five different types of Kalms. The first two are intended for anxiety during the day, the two night versions to help with sleep, and the latest one is for fatigue.

1. Kalms Day

Kalms Day are made to help with mild anxiety. The ingredients are valerian and hops, and you take two tablets, three times a day. They used to contain gentian as well, but that was removed.

2. Kalms Lavender

Kalms Lavender is a capsule containing lavender oil 80 mg, and is intended to help with anxiety. Lavender does have some research evidence for its sedative properties.

3. Kalms Night

As you’d imagine from the name, Kalms Night are intended to help you sleep. You take four tablets one hour before going to sleep. Each pill contains valerian root extract 96 mg, so you can take less than four if you prefer.

4. Kalms Night One-A-Night

Rather than having the option to take less tablets if needed, Kalms One-A-Night is a single pill at a stronger dosage of valerian root extract 385 mg.

5. Kalms Rhodiola

Kalms Rhodiola was created to help with stress-related symptoms, such as fatigue, exhaustion, and mild anxiety. It’s in tablet form, containing the root of the Rhodiola rosea plant. You take two tablets per day, one before breakfast and one before lunch.

You can find out more about the different products on the Kalmsrange.com website (not a sponsored link).

What evidence is there that Kalms One-A-Night work?

Because it’s classed as a herbal remedy/supplement, UK law doesn’t require Kalms to undergo the same rigorous clinical trials as prescription sleeping pills. The same applies in the United States, for example, where supplements don’t need to be passed as safe and effective in clinical trials either.

So, no scientific research on the effectiveness or safety of Kalms has been done.

However, the gov.uk website does show that Kalms One-A-Night has been granted a traditional herbal registration.

What evidence is there that valerian works?

An alternative avenue to explore is whether the ingredient valerian has been found in any other research to help with sleep. The answer, according to research, could be summarized as ‘sometimes’.

As I wrote in my article about valerian, it does have some research evidence showing a sedative effect, but it’s not consistent from one study to the next.

Interestingly, in 2020, a team of researchers in Japan and the UK conducted a meta-analysis of many previous studies of valerian’s effectiveness for sleep and anxiety to work out why the evidence is so inconsistent.

They suggested that the variable results could be explained by researchers using different quality valerian extracts in each study. They have one positive conclusion that gives some room for optimism:

In conclusion, valerian could be a safe and effective herb to promote sleep and prevent associated disorders. However, due to the presence of multiple active constituents and relatively unstable nature of some of the active constituents, it may be necessary to revise the quality control processes, including standardization methods and shelf life.

Shinjyo et al.

What others say

It’s always interesting to see what other people have to say and to check websites that have large numbers of customer reviews.

When I checked Amazon.co.uk, there were over 700 ratings for Kalms One-A-Night, with an average score of 4.1 out of 5 stars. 57% of people gave it 5 stars and 6% gave it one star.

Many people say they work really well and help them sleep better, while others say they don’t help, or only help a little bit. This is a common pattern with non-prescription sleep aids that I’ve seen with several others.

I read through 50 reviews of each star (which took a while!) and discovered some interesting points about side effects too. Most people didn’t mention any or said that there were none. The most common side effect I read was about strange dreams.

Since first writing this review, there have been many comments from readers describing their experience. Once again, some say it worked well, but others aren’t so convinced.

This raises a key point: it’s very hard to predict whether Kalms One-A-Night will work for you or not.

Your expectations and previous experience of sleeping or anxiety pills might also play a role. If you’ve taken strong prescription medication before, you might find the lighter effect of Kalms just isn’t enough, or takes some adapting to.

However, if you’ve never dabbled in the prescription heavyweights before, then the gentle calming effect might be enough.

Ingredients

As per the instruction leaflet, the active herbal ingredient is:

  • Valerian root extract 385 mg (equivalent to 1.54-1.93 g of valerian root).

And the other ingredients are:

  • Extraction solvent: Ethanol 60% v/v.
  • Excipients: Maltodextrin, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica.
  • Core: Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose, Talc and Silicon Dioxide.
  • Coating: Hypromellose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Macrogol, Saccharine Sodium.

Warmings

The manufacturer has the following warnings on the patient leaflet:

  • Don’t take it if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients.
  • Don’t consume excessive amounts of alcohol when you take it.
  • Avoid it if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You should avoid driving, operating machinery or tools.
  • You should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you’re taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including those that make you drowsy or any other non-prescription medicines.

Possible side effects of Kalms One-A-Night

The manufacturer only lists two possible side effects. If you experience these or any other adverse symptoms, stop taking them and consult your doctor:

  • Nausea.
  • Abdominal cramps.

The other versions have different possible side effects, so please make sure you read the label carefully before taking them.

To find out more about the potential side effects of valerian itself, take a look at the WebMD.com article on valerian or the Rxlist.com article.

Have you tried Kalms?

I’m interested to hear your thoughts about any of the Kalms range. Have you tried them, and if so, what effect did they have on you?

414 Comments

  1. I tried kalms for the first time.i must say i felt less stressed ,and more relaxed after taking them.i would try them again. The effects were mild but that worked for me.

    • Hi Deborah
      Thanks for your comment. It’s great that the Kalms helped you, even if the effects were mild. Sometimes all we need is a little something to help us relax.
      Regards
      Ethan

  2. Hi, I am on hypertension tablets and I am wondering if I can take Kalms Night as my insomnia is terrible and I had to wake up at 4am coz of work. Thank you. I am also due for surgery for ovarian cysts in 2 weeks and wondering if there is an impact if I take Kalms Night. Thank you.

    • Hi Garnette
      Thanks for your comment. My advice would be to ask your personal doctor for their opinion on both these questions. I’m not sure what the answer is myself, and don’t want to hazard a guess. But in general, I think taking combinations of herbal remedies and prescribed medication is worth discussing with a medical professional.
      All the best with the surgery – I hope it goes smoothly for you.
      Regards
      Ethan

  3. I find I do sleep longer,before I slept for one-three hours
    Now I can sleep 5-8 hours.
    I found one problem which may or may mot be Kalms is dizziness when getting up out of bed to go to loo,I have to hold on to bed,feels like falling into wall.(sometimes in bed when I turn over,I did have Labrinitus(spelling ?) once very similar to that)
    This last for a couple of mins,not all the time
    I still use them its far better for my sleep,

    • Hi Karen
      Thanks for your comment. It might be worth mentioning that to your personal doctor when you can. I’d also stand slowly, taking ma minute or two just sitting before getting up and walking.
      Regards
      Ethan

  4. I have been taking Kalms during the day for anxiety issues which caused throat and chest tightness and shortness of breath. The anxiety has been heightened since I stopped taking st johns wort which has given me lots of withdrawal symptoms. Because of this I didn’t want to try any more herbal pills but my anxiety was leading to panic attacks so thought I would give Kalms a try seeing as it had somewhat good reviews and needed something to help me sleep also. I have ony been taking for 2 days so too early to judge but so far it has definitely helped with my anxiety symptoms. Has eased my throat tightness and my shortness of breath has eased greatly, could very well be placebo but as long as it helps I don’t care. I don’t intend to take it long term as I’m very wary of becoming dependant and suffering withdrawal so will give it a few weeks and see how it works out. I have also stopped taking all vitamin pills as they seem to make me more depressed and anxious.

    • Hi Gary
      Thanks for your comment. Have you spoken to a doctor about your symptoms? I think considering the shortness of breath etc it’s a good idea to get yourself checked over. Your doctor might also be able to offer some advice about coping with anxiety.
      Regards
      Ethan

  5. Hi I’ve been having problems sleeping for years (10+) and have tried sleeping tablets from my doctor which were some of the strong ones but never helped me sleep . I thought I would give kalms night tablets ago and now have been on them for coming up 4 weeks and they have helped me 100% , I’m sleeping at night and getting a good 8/9 hours without awaking up . Can you tell me how long you can take kalms for .

    • Hi Peter
      Thanks for your comment. There’s no definitive answer as to how long you can take valerian for. But I think if you approach the one month mark of taking it every day, it’s wise to check with your doctor if it’s ok to continue.
      Regards
      Ethan

  6. I am considering trying the Kalms tablets because i’m having trouble with falling asleep, and was just wondering if there is any chance of getting addicted to the pills?

  7. When my dad died my mum was on sleeping tablets and they just didn’t work. I have her kalms night back when they were small brown tablets that’s you had to take about 4(before they brought out the one big white tablet) she was very sceptical (so here I remove the placebo effect as she didn’t believe for a second they would help) she slept all night for the first time. And used them for a year. She tried the sleeping tablet now and then just to see and no joy. I truly believe in kalm night. I myself use when travelling for work and have to catch an early morning flight. With kalms I fall asleep and wake up when my alarm goes off without any drowsiness. Whereas without I take ages to fall asleep and wake up every 30 mins to check the time.

    • Hi Deanna
      Thanks for your comment. I think it depends on the current dosage they have, as the manufacturer might change it from time to time. I’d check with the quantities they advise in the information leaflet, and perhaps ask your doctor if it’s not clear.
      Regards
      Ethan

  8. Hi I lost my grandson in Dec at 8wks to SIDS and I tried to revive him. 6wks ago I started suffering with severe anxiety and depression and haven’t been sleeping great. The doctor said it’s delayed grief and my counsellor thinks I may be suffering with PTSD. I started taking kalms day pills (2 pills 3 times a day) I have noticed the panic attacks have gone and I’m no longer sweating and shaking especially at night but still slight anxiety. I’m hoping they will build up in my system and I will improve in time. I have given myself a 2wks time frame to see if they work. I’ve also been taking the kalms one a night and I have been sleeping a bit better and if I wake in the night can go back over without sweating and shaking.

    • Hi Claire
      Thanks for your comment. I’m very sorry for your loss – I can’t imagine how difficult a time it must be for you and your family. It’s very understandable that you’ve had difficulties following this, so it’s good that you’ve asked for support and are receiving help. It’s also good that the kalms are having a positive effect. I hope it continues that way during the 2 weeks, and that you’re able to manage better in time.
      Regards
      Ethan

  9. Hello I’m just about to take kalms I suffer from tension headaches and recently insomnia, could I take a day kalms lavender 1a day, then a kalms night 1a day at night is it too much or is it OK to do that thanks it’s actually making me anxious to get the dose correct which us ironic as it’s that that’s causing me to want to take them anxiety that is many thanks

    • Hi Fiona
      Thanks for your comment. I’m sure you’ll be fine to combine them. But if it’s worrying you, why not try just one for a couple of weeks, and then add the other if you feel it’s necessary? That also gives you time to talk to your primary care doctor to get some reassurance from them if you feel it would help.
      Regards
      Ethan

  10. I cannot live without valerian root! I don’t necessarily suffer from insomnia, but I do have difficulty falling asleep as my anxieties (lifelong) tend to accumulate and poke at me when I’m trying to sleep; the more you try to avoid something, the more it seems to invade your every thought! I chose Kalms because I can’t stand the smell of valerian root…I have tried Ambien, but don’t like the weird waking psychosis I experienced, and diphenhydramine not only gave me horrible hangovers, it increased my depression and gave me terrible early-morning munchies. Deep-breathing and going through mundane thoughts, like going through the alphabet, choosing a vegetable for each letter, or boys’ names…anything to distract from trying to hard to sleep or those prevailing worries, plus one Kalms One-A-Night, I sleep like a lamb.

  11. I started taking Kalms 5 days ago, 2 tablets 3 times a day for long term stress. I certainly feel complete relaxation but also feel like a zombie and can’t do anything apart from lie down. Some responses say it takes a couple of weeks to kick in? Would you cut it down a bit now or stick with it? Thanks

    • Hi Sarah
      Thanks for your comment. Something doesn’t sound right there at all. I probably wouldn’t continue with it for now and speak to your doctor about it to find out why it’s having that effect on you.
      Regards
      Ethan

  12. Hi. I am taking the ones before bedtime and I am sleeping like a treat!
    I did think at first it could be a placebo effect but the past fortnight I sometimes forgot I took it, when I woke I remembered so I do believe they are working brilliantly!
    I suffer with anxiety, depression, social anxiety and OCD.
    I stopped taking sleeping tablets prescribed by my doctor as I felt paralysed by them as they were so strong.

    So, as long as you have no allergies to any of the ingredients, I highly recommend trying Kalms.

  13. hi I started using kalms few days ago they seem to be working I’m only taking one at the moment 3 times a day but still get bit anxious would I be better taking 2 pills

    • Hi Sarah
      Thanks for your comment. Valerian can have an accumulative effect, so I’d wait a couple of weeks to see how you feel before thinking about changing the dose. You might find your anxiety continues to reduce over time.
      Regards
      Ethan

  14. Excellent. I learnt so much and could connect to myself. I have just started using the kalms and I have rested. I get up a few times but I I didn’t stay long to go back to sleep. I believe this is what I have been looking for.

  15. Hi I am under a lot of stress , and sleep disturbances so I started Kalms (Day) and I found they made me sleepy all day so I thought take one tablet early evening and then two at bedtime , hoping this will help me sleep which it did but again the next day I was very sleepy all day , could it be I am allergic to Valerian ? I do sleep better but so sleepy all day could it improve in time?Penny

    • Hi Penny
      Thanks for your comment. I doubt you’re allergic to it. It’s probably more likely that you just took more than necessary. Perhaps try just taking one next time before bed and see how you feel the next day. And if you have any worried about allergies and sleep aids, it’s good to mention to your doctor.
      Regards
      Ethan

  16. I don’t know how much faith I’d put in Kalms to put me to sleep in the first place,nor if they rely solely on placebo BUT I do find that when I take them before for bed (the 3/4 tablet variety) that I seem to have deeper, more valuable sleep and wake up less during the night. I also tend to feel less agitation in the morning as I feel better rested.

    • Hi Beth
      Thanks for your comment. I think it doesn’t really matter if it’s placebo or not – if it helps you sleep and it’s not doing any harm, that’s a positive thing!
      Regards
      Ethan

  17. I took a kalms anxiety pill 24hours ago and a few minutes later I felt like I wasn’t in my body and like I had taken drugs. How do I get rid of this side effect?

    • Hi Cayla
      Thanks for your comment. It’s taken me a while to reply, so I’m sure the effects are long gone for you now. Normally with something like this, it’s just a matter of time.
      Regards
      Ethan

  18. Hi, my therapist recommended this. Problem is, I’m breastfeeding a 5 month old. Can I take the daytime ones (at least I think this is what I got)?

    • Hi Arod
      Thanks for your comment. I think the standard advice is not to take valerian when pregnant or breastfeeding. But if you’re not sure, ask your doctor about it, and if there’s an alternative they can recommend for you.
      Regards
      Ethan

  19. Hi, I suffer from moderate anxiety due to numerous things, life events, stressful job. I have been taking Kalms for years and they work well for me. However, i am now pregnant, I have stopped taking Kalms, my anxiety has increased.

    Are they safe to taken during pregnancy?

    • Hi Sarah
      Thanks for your comment. I think in this case, the best thing to do is ask your doctor. I’ve seen some sources recommending pregnant women don’t take Valerian during pregnancy. So I’d check with your doctor to get their opinion.
      Regards
      Ethan

  20. I suffer with mild/moderate anxiety and occasional insomnia. Sleeping tablets are ineffective as once I get to sleep, the nightmares wake me up again every couple of hours. Kalms have always got me to sleep much quicker and I have far fewer sleep interruptions.
    I have had no joy with Lexapro or Efexor and had to stop when my Blood Pressure reached ‘go straight to A&E’ levels.

    • Hi there
      Thanks for your comment. It’s interesting you find kalms more effective than stronger sleep aids – and that’s a good thing in my opinion!
      Regards
      Ethan

  21. Hi, I have a driving test coming soon. Last time i was really anxious & had sweaty palms. This time am thinking of taking Kalms day on the day of the test. Do you think this will help me with the ‘drive test anxieties’?

    • Hi Jojina
      Thanks for your comment. I believe that because valerian can cause drowsiness, it’s usually recommended on safety leaflets not to drive when you take it. And since you need to be at your most alert when you take your test, it might not be the best idea. Have you spoken to your doctor about it to see if they can help?
      When I had my driving test years ago I was also really nervous. I just told the examiner I was nervous, and they very nicely told me not to worry. By getting it out in the open and speaking about it, it somehow made me feel a bit better. Like I was more nervous worrying that they would see I was nervous, which is silly maybe but it’s how I felt. So when I admitted it and they were nice about it, it was one less thing to worry about!
      Maybe you could try the same. I also recommend learning some relaxing breathing exercises. Learning to control your breathing can help with nerves a lot. If you look it up online, you’ll find lots of good websites which teach calming breathing exercises.
      Regards
      Ethan

  22. I don’t know if they work or if it’s placebo but I’ve gone through a time of high stress and anxiety and I started taking these and within days I’m back to my old calm self.

    Either way I’ll continue with them for now

    • Hi Dirk
      Thanks for your comment. Even if they do work as a placebo, it doesn’t really matter in my opinion. It’s the end result that’s important, and if they help you feel calmer, that’s what matters!
      Regards
      Ethan

  23. Hi, is it bad if you take 2 tablets of kalms night? My husband didn’t read the box at all and took 2 tablets instead. Thanks.

  24. Hi, I have been taking Kalms (day) for a couple of months for my anxiety and they do seem to take the edge off it, though still suffering major sleep problems. No side effects from the Kalms. I will say that herbal remedies don’t tend to work in the same way as conventional medicines and a single dose or two might not have any effect. It often takes a regular course over time to start feeling the benefits.

    • Hi Ged
      Thanks for your comment. You’re right, herbal remedies don’t tend to be as strong. And Valerian is thought to take some time to build up in the system to work best too.
      Regards
      Ethan

  25. Last night was the first time I tried Kalms Night. I took three and slept quite well although I had really bad dreams. I awoke however at 7am with a migraine. Not had one of these for years. Still suffering at 10am, so rather reluctant to continue with Kalms.
    Is this a side effect anyone else has had?

    • Hi Gillian
      Thanks for your comment. It could be that you’re intolerant to Valerian – can you remember if you’ve had a similar reaction when you take other valerian products?
      Regards
      Ethan

  26. Hi,

    I have a v stressful job and suffer from anxiety. I started taking Kalms day two weeks ago. I am a different person now, the anxiety is gone and I am full of Zen. I am getting slight stomach cramps throughout the day but I can live with them. Big thumbs up for Kalms day.

    Regards, Finn

    • Hi Finn
      Thanks for your comment. It’s good that you feel better on the Kalms, but the stomach cramps would concern me. If you plan on continuing taking them, I’d get a doctor’s opinion just to be safe.
      Regards
      Ethan

  27. On coming off 15 micrograms per hour morphine patches slowly as advised after sopping to a new painkiller for my pre op hip problem, I still had the horrendous reaction of anxiety, trembling, awful restless legs, etc. On trying Kalms ‘One a Night’ although I got to sleep I woke up just one hour later and couldn’t get back to sleep again. To be honest nothing could get me over that horrendous week. After the side effects of coming off morphine had finally gone however, I still found it hard to get to sleep due to the pain from my bad hip and I tried many different ways to get to sleep including Kalms and different teas on their own until finally I tried a combination of 1 Kalms washed down with a mug of hot Pukka’s ‘Night Time’ Tea and voilà, I slept right through the night from 11.30 pm to 8.30 am. I’m going to try this again tonight as not everything I’ve tried and found helped at least a little had been successful 2 nights in a row so we’ll see!

    • Hi James
      Thanks for your comment. It’s great that you managed to get a good night’s sleep after that difficult period. It would be interesting to hear back from you to see if your combination of kalms and tea continued to help.
      Regards
      Ethan

  28. Kalms are the best non side effect tablet on the market.
    I take 2tabs after breakfast and 2more after 8hours.
    Feel like a new woman
    Thankyou

  29. I have had extreme anxiety, and to be honest, the kalms have actually worked, took them around 3 hrs ago. No thinking of heart attacks, strokes, and thinking of my heart rate constant. It has worked. So if ya have anxiety, I’d recommend this. I can also taste the herbs. Tastes nice.

    Hope to use the pills daily. As right now I’ve felt better then 2016! It’s mystery. But is helping even tho I took it a hour ago.

    I’d normally wake up, check my pulse 3 time every 10 mins to check it’s not going to slow, fast. So high say, it works. Trust me. I feel relaxed, chilled, and not panicking which increases heart rate, causes sickness, chest pain. Now I’m chilled.

  30. I’ve taken a Kalms one-a-night for the past 3 nights. The first 2 nights I slept for about 3 hours, woke in the early hours and dozed for a bit longer between about 4 and 6 a.m. That’s a big improvement for me as I’m often up most of the night. Last night I woke once and then went back to sleep and woke at 5.30. Amazing! I do have some mild stomach cramps this morning, but it’s worth it to get some sleep.

    • Hi Kay
      Thanks for your comment. It’s great that you were able to sleep better, but I’d be concerned about the stomach cramps, even if mild. If that keeps happening, then you might want to get yourself checked out to see if you have an allergy to valerian.
      Regards
      Ethan

      • Stomach cramps are more likely to be from taking on an empty stomach. They are not the symptom of an ‘allergy’, but possibly an intollerance.
        I took Kalms tablets and came out in a rash all over my skin from my face to my toes… That is an allergic reaction. Possibly to Valerian or to an ‘inactive’ ingredient.
        I found it rather ironic that I took these in hopes of calming myself and instead got physically worse. Such is life…

        • Hi there
          Thanks for the comment, and for the clarification – you’re absolutely right in that there is a difference between the two. And yes, it is ironic and unfortunate that you had that reaction!
          Regards
          Ethan

  31. Hi, I’m suffering from vestibular migraine which is causing me anxiety. I’m thinking of trying Kalms day tablets but I’m worried they may interact with the supplements I’m taking for migraine which are coq10, magnesium and vitamin b2. Do you know if it’s OK to take the Kalms along with these? Thanks in advance.

    • Hi Mart
      Thanks for your comment. I don’t know of any warnings about taking valerian with those supplements. But if you want to be sure, mention it to your doctor when you see them.
      Regards
      Ethan

  32. I m going through menopause and have really bad mood swings and very little sleep in the evenings due to hot and cold flushes can I take the Kalashnikov day 2x 3 a day plus one of the one a night kalms night or do you not think that’s wise

  33. Which calms would you suggest for me been told I have anxiety attack and nervous time the now I do drive to work but would like to no what you suggest many thanks

  34. It’s important to remember that it may not be just people with adhd and autism who have a different brain set up and different brain chemistry. It’s very likely that “typical” brains vary more than we realise too, not simply because of poor diet or other environmental factors and stresses, but also because of significant, life-long, hard-wired, genetically-predisposed differences from birth. Some people may have a small deficit in dopamin function, some in serotonin and so on. These characteristics affect the way we feel and respond, and color what we experience as a result, with lifelong patterns. I have no doubt that in time the varying effects of alternative medicines and therapies will be explained by understanding the variation in the individuals trying them, and mainstream medicine will realise that this is not evidence that they are “crack pot” or all down to placebo, (powerful though that is), but evidence of our very complex brains. Until we understand more, it will have to be a case of ‘suck it and see’. It may work for you!

    • Hi Ashley
      Thanks for your comment. I definitely agree that we are very much individuals, with many different factors determining exactly how we function, and react to things we take. And I’m sure that in the future, we’ll have a much better understanding of how alternative medicines work, or not, than we do now. It’s just a matter of time!
      Regards
      Ethan

  35. Hi Ethan, a friend takes the one-a-night, every night, and swears by them with 2 under 3’s to care for. So as I have broken nights sleep, waking up to change position, turn pillows etc., I thought I would try them.
    I took one on the first night at 9pm, went to sleep at 11, woke once, brilliant, back to sleep quite quickly. But woke with a headache, not good.
    Took one last night at 8pm, went to sleep at 11 again, woke at 6, thumping headache, went back to sleep for an hour, still had a really bad headache so let work know I wouldn’t be in as I couldn’t drive. My headache was terrible, across the top of my head, down the back and into my neck! I felt so ill! I slept till after 1pm! Continued to feel ‘heady’ all afternoon andcwell into the evening, now at 9pm I just feel tired out.
    Do you think it is the tablets? No one else has mentioned headaches?

    • Hi Cherry
      Thanks for your comment. I think it’s probably going to be more helpful for you to do some research into problems associated with valerian rather than these specific tablets. Some people don’t tolerate valerian so well, with headaches being a symptom. It might mean you’ll have similar issues with other products containing valerian too.
      Regards
      Ethan

  36. yes they work for me absolutely, stopped smoking without any nicotine replacement just used kalms for the anxiety and will power for the rest. I would genuinley have bad anxiety attacks when i first stopped smoking….heart racing and breathing going all wonky and even blurry eyesight but the kalms sorted me out in no time. also for sleep in a shop called home bargains in the uk i buy pills the exact same as herbal nightol but get 60 pills for one pound, they’re just called ‘sleep aid’ in a white and purple box.

    • Hi Johnny
      Thanks for your comment. It’s great that you found Kalms helped so well, and especially that they helped you stopped smoking – well done!
      Regards
      Ethan

  37. My anxiety has returned after a period if stress it is not as bad as before but I will try the Calms for during the day .I dont want to take anything for nightime even though I am having night terrors which I have not had be

  38. Hello, im 17 and i suffer from bad anxiety, depression, stress and eating disordered but not on any medication for it. Should i start to take kalms??

    • Hi there
      Thanks for your comment. The kalms might help you with the anxiety and stress. I’d also highly recommend speaking to someone about how you feel. The range of issues you mention might be something a therapist can help you with, and your doctor of course. It’s worth considering if you have access to a profesional you can talk to – having some guidance can be extremely helpful.
      Regards
      Ethan

  39. Hi I am in recovery and do not want to take anything with alcohol in it. Would the
    ethanol put my recovery at risk. I am having a very hard time sleeping as I suffer from chronic pain and anxiety and stress, and my doctor put me on seroquel,but it makes me very drowsy the day after, and I’m cymbalta for over a year also

    • Hi Kay
      Thanks for your comment. I don’t think taking kalms would put your recovery at risk, but if you’re uncertain, ask your doctor about it. They can explain what the ethanol content is exactly and put your mind at ease. If you’re not happy with the meds they prescribed you, it’s also a good opportunity to say so and ask their advice about this alternative.
      Regard
      Ethan

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