Thank you so much, Larry! I really appreciate the trouble you go to in finding those articles, posting them here, then interpreting them!

I feel better about using Valerian root to see if I can cut back on the benzo sleeping aids. (I don't have any until my next pdoc visit, only the Ativan, and had been having difficulty sleeping for several nights.)

Yes, I will check with pdoc at next visit to get his input. As with many older Dr's, he doesn't seem to put a lot of stock in supplements/vitamins at all. Will be interesting to see what he says.

Many thanks!!