Dangers Of Taking Melatonin- 178 Questions Answered

I have bought melatonin himalaya 10mg I want to know Can I break melatonin tablet and take half tablet??

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Hi doctor, Is it safe to take online melatonin supplementswith 5mg melatonin? Will taking melatonin supplements cause any diseaselike insomnia or fatal insomnia?

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Dr. Udayan Bhaumik Psychiatrist | Kolkata

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Does melatonin cause weight gain Does melatonin cause weight gain? Does melatonin cause weight gain?

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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Sexologist | Srinagar

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Can melatonin supplement cause weight gain as side effects? I easily gain weight as medicine side effects And I am using melatonin supplement from last 15 days,and gained 4 kg Is it because of melatonin supplement ?

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Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Psychiatrist | Chennai

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Highly unlikely , explore other causes. ... Read More

Pain in this area from past 3 days. What is this.. When touched painful and feels like pimple.. Bit hard. On one side of vaginal lip opening Is this danger? Harmful?? Name and medication please Waiting for reply🙏

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Dr. Ranjitha M Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

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Itching in the highlited area.. (minora) During ovulation time and during menstrual cycle.. Cause? What can i do? Danger? Not married

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Dr. Indrajit Biswas Ayurveda | Kolkata

It can cause due to unhygienic condition of the area. Consult with an ayurvedic doctor for proper treatment of the issue. ... Read More

Can i take melatonin 5mg for 6 months Without doctors consultation Is it safe for taking 6 months Or is there something more safe than melatonin

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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz General Practitioner | Chennai

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Doctor please help.. There is severe burning like pain in right side clitoral region.. And some sort of swelling is visible.. What is it? Why is it caused? Treatment? No itching (very slight) But paing like worst and burning like sensation.. Is it danger? Or is it curable? Will it recur? I am not sexually active from last 1 yr.. But still

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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If someone takes 5mg of melatonin for a few weeks, do they need to increase the dosage because the effectiveness of melatonin decreases over the time? I've heard mixed opinions about this and I'm not sure what to believe. Can you help clarify this for me? Have to keep increasing dosage? Please don't make me confuse with just yes or no Please answe

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Dr. Vishal Bhatt Psychiatrist | Rajkot

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Hi Dear friend, Listen sometimes tolarance happens , means you can't maintain on same dose ,always start with low dose , suppose you are not maintaining well on that dose then only need to increase, i ... Read More

Sir and Mam, Can I take Melatonin 3-5 mg along with clonazepam 0.5-1 mg (Prescribed) BZD. Any side effects. Thanks and regards

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Dr. Harshali More Psychiatrist | Nashik

Hi, If you have been prescribed Clonazepam, that should suffice for the complaint of sleep. With Melatonin taken together with it, it can lead to drowsiness, which can hamper attention in routine acti ... Read More

My mother is having ecospirin 75 mg for more than a year now . she also had a history of portal vein thrombosis and she was having warf. Recently after an investigation it is found that she is ANA positive.She is not having proper sleep for more than 3 years so can she have melatonin 5mg tablet along with ecospirin ?

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Dr. Javed Khan General Physician | Delhi

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Haan, generally melatonin low dose (3–5 mg) ecosprin 75 mg ke saath li ja sakti hai, direct major interaction nahi hota. Lekin aapke case me thoda cautious rehna zaroori hai. Aapki mother ko portal v ... Read More

I am taking melatonin 3mg to sleep. Is it habit forming or can it cause as adverse effects? Can it help me with my gastritis and ibs issue? I am already under gastro treatment for gerd.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Hello doctor, I have taken Altonil 3mg for 2 days and it is helping me. But I feel 3mg may be a bit strong for me, so I want to know if there is any melatonin brand available in 1mg strength with 10 tablets in one strip? Please suggest.

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Dr. Ritesh Ranjan Psychiatrist | Patna

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Respected Doctors, Clonazepam prescribed @1mg. Can I take melatonin 3-5 mg along the same. Pls guide. Regards

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi doc's kindly suggest good non habitat melatonin gummies for when i am not able to sleep coz of stress or any other form. Thanks!

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Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399. Thanks. ... Read More

I have bipolar insomnia and i wake up in 4 hours after going to sleep. I take 1 mg melatonin then to go back to sleep. Is that ok or would that effect my cercadian rythm?

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Dr. Lakshmi Sanjay Psychiatrist | Chennai

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Disturbance in sleep is one of the first symptoms in case of a relapse which has to be ruled out, and hence your current status is to be assessed by your psychiatrist as you have mentioned bipolar ins ... Read More

Is it safe to take melatonin supplements for a long time? Suggest which brand melatonin is most effective.

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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ... Read More

If one has hypertension and is taking medicine nebistar 5mg morning and telma 40mg night , then is it OK to take melatonin 10mg at night? Or will this increase blood pressure? Is it dangerous?

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ... Read More

Can melatonin 10mg every night 30 minutes before bed give us continous sleep for eight hours without us waking up in the middle of the night?

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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Does melatonin also develop tolerance like other sleep medicines for example clonazepam and some other? Or it doesn't develop tolerance

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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Sexologist | Srinagar

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I work as an assistant professor in animation Institute problem is I was on melatonin 5mg as doc gave since 1 year now I skip in weekends lowers does as much possible only taking 5 days a week but if I don't take i can't sleep in night 10 pm -7 am schedule that's get break and have to sleep day time so is it normal how to fix it how get rid of mela

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 308 Views v

Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

Melatonin is safe for short-term use and can be helpful for sleep issues.. However it could be be used for long term safely with lower dose of 5-6 mg.Long-term use of melatonin may lead to decreased e ... Read More

I am on PEP, Can I have melatonin tablet which I used to take before PEP. Will it reduce the effectiveness of PEP

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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Doctor gave me melatonin for few months but problem is if don't take i can't get sleep in night I sleep in day time and have stress also if I take melatonin I sleep perfectly every night stress free 5 mg i consume I dont do over dose ever how safe in melatonin if I need lifelong eat dose last Freuecy taken 1 month left 1 month now Constinosuly taki

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Gp gave me melatonin 5 mg i can't sleep without it the sleep comes late during day rymtm disturbs without it with it proper 10-6pm no history of anxiety also doesn't come in night my question how much safe is melatonin as sleeping pill in long run I don't overdose or self medicate or else Eairlear i had to consume clonazpeam 0.5 mg for proper timi

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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad General Physician | Bareilly

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I went to meet a doctor for a sleep problem, and the doctor prescribed Lefonin tablets (melatonin). However, I've noticed they're expensive. Could you recommend any other melatonin tablets that are not as costly?

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Dr. Kaustubh Gosavi Psychiatrist | Bangalore

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I want to know using melatonin supplement for long time like for one month or two months develop tolerance like clonazepam? ?

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Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat Sexologist | Srinagar

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Doc has prescribed Bupron XL 150 after breakfast. After that am suffering from sleeplessness. I am also taking Meltonin 3. I have some anxiety issues. Now Doc is saying to take Clonazepam .25 instead of Melatonin. I am just asking, can anyone take CLONAZEPAM .25 & MELATONIN 3/5 together (Altonil Plus) or not?

Asked for Male, 36 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani Sexologist | Srinagar

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I sleep in full lights and can't turn off lights Sometimes I sleep during the day also I want to know using eye mask Helpful If I sleep even in lights Does it increase melatonin?

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Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Psychiatrist | Chennai

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Studies in totally blind humans demonstrated that light exposure can suppress melatonin production and phase shift its circadian rhythm. These studies in human and non-human animals suggest a function ... Read More

My doctor prescribed melatonin 5mg but that brand is expensive So I bought online himalaya melatonin 10mg I want to know can I break that melatonin tablet and take half tablet Is it okay?

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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

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Can I give my father a dose of melatonin 10mg just once for a night's sleep. He's 60yrs old and is a diabetic. Pls let me know if I can.

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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I have bought melatonin himalaya 10mg I want to know Can I break melatonin tablet and take half tablet??

Hi doctor, Is it safe to take online melatonin supplementswith 5mg melatonin? Will taking melatonin supplements cause any diseaselike insomnia or fatal insomnia?

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Does melatonin cause weight gain Does melatonin cause weight gain? Does melatonin cause weight gain?

Can melatonin supplement cause weight gain as side effects? I easily gain weight as medicine side effects And I am using melatonin supplement from last 15 days,and gained 4 kg Is it because of melatonin supplement ?

Pain in this area from past 3 days. What is this.. When touched painful and feels like pimple.. Bit hard. On one side of vaginal lip opening Is this danger? Harmful?? Name and medication please Waiting for reply🙏

Itching in the highlited area.. (minora) During ovulation time and during menstrual cycle.. Cause? What can i do? Danger? Not married

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Sir and Mam, Can I take Melatonin 3-5 mg along with clonazepam 0.5-1 mg (Prescribed) BZD. Any side effects. Thanks and regards

I am taking melatonin 3mg to sleep. Is it habit forming or can it cause as adverse effects? Can it help me with my gastritis and ibs issue? I am already under gastro treatment for gerd.

Hello doctor, I have taken Altonil 3mg for 2 days and it is helping me. But I feel 3mg may be a bit strong for me, so I want to know if there is any melatonin brand available in 1mg strength with 10 tablets in one strip? Please suggest.

Respected Doctors, Clonazepam prescribed @1mg. Can I take melatonin 3-5 mg along the same. Pls guide. Regards

Hi doc's kindly suggest good non habitat melatonin gummies for when i am not able to sleep coz of stress or any other form. Thanks!

I have bipolar insomnia and i wake up in 4 hours after going to sleep. I take 1 mg melatonin then to go back to sleep. Is that ok or would that effect my cercadian rythm?

Is it safe to take melatonin supplements for a long time? Suggest which brand melatonin is most effective.

If one has hypertension and is taking medicine nebistar 5mg morning and telma 40mg night , then is it OK to take melatonin 10mg at night? Or will this increase blood pressure? Is it dangerous?

Can melatonin 10mg every night 30 minutes before bed give us continous sleep for eight hours without us waking up in the middle of the night?

Does melatonin also develop tolerance like other sleep medicines for example clonazepam and some other? Or it doesn't develop tolerance

I am on PEP, Can I have melatonin tablet which I used to take before PEP. Will it reduce the effectiveness of PEP

I went to meet a doctor for a sleep problem, and the doctor prescribed Lefonin tablets (melatonin). However, I've noticed they're expensive. Could you recommend any other melatonin tablets that are not as costly?

I want to know using melatonin supplement for long time like for one month or two months develop tolerance like clonazepam? ?

I sleep in full lights and can't turn off lights Sometimes I sleep during the day also I want to know using eye mask Helpful If I sleep even in lights Does it increase melatonin?

My doctor prescribed melatonin 5mg but that brand is expensive So I bought online himalaya melatonin 10mg I want to know can I break that melatonin tablet and take half tablet Is it okay?

Can I give my father a dose of melatonin 10mg just once for a night's sleep. He's 60yrs old and is a diabetic. Pls let me know if I can.

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