Question 1

is it safe for teenagers to use melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Must ask why need it: Although melatonin is quite safe in the recommended doseages and has been used in children as young as 6 months and up..To help with troubled-sleeping issue...Often trouble with falling asleep or jetlag issues etc...
I would do is first to find out why the teen needs this-consult doc.
Avoid use with other meds that can cause drowsiness and some blood pressure meds--
good luck.

Question 2

my friend took 150mg of melatonin. i saw a post earlier regarding someones friend consuming 60mg of melatonin, however, i was wondering what the difference may be. shes a minor/ teenager?

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Melatonin : The usual dose range of melatonin is from 3 mg to 10 mg to be taken at bedtime to help regulate the cycle of sleep. Melatonin is a natural substance that is secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. This hormone helps to regulate the cycle of sleep on a daily basis. Higher doses than 10 mg may not be any more effective.

Question 3

are melatonin supplements safe for teenagers?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin can: Be used by a teenager.  However, don't know what dose you are referrring to.

Question 4

is melatonin safe?

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Generally yes: There are a number of cautions with the melatonin including be careful if you have a seizure disorder, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, depression, seizure disorder, or are taking an anticoagulant or have a coagulation disorder. It should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation. Liver dysfunction is another situation where caution is urged. People on medications that go through the cyp1a2 enzyme in the liver are to discuss this with their physicians before they take melatonin. In general it has an enhancing effect when taken with other sedatives including antihistamines.

Question 5

how much melatonin is considered safe.

Accepted Answer

Recommendation: It is recommended usually 2 mg of melatonin.

Question 6

is melatonin safe and how much can i take?

Accepted Answer

Commonly used: Many people have reported response with dosage up to 3mg per day.

Question 7

is melatonin safe a month after expiration?

Accepted Answer

Safe: It is safe but the potency and effectiveness declines over time.  Discard it and get a new bottle even so.

Question 8

is melatonin 3mg nightly safe for long term use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Conventional wisdom is that this is as natural a sleep aid as possible, and safe for longer term use.

Question 9

how long can melatonin be taken daily and be safe?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland and helps regulate sleep\wake cycles. Use of suppliments appears safe, however studies of long term use are not currently availabe. No significant toxic effects have been found. There is some evidence of effects on bleeding and glucose tolerance.  Care shoud thus be used in patients on blood thiners(aspirin, coumadin) and with diabetes.

Question 10

how much melatonin is safe to take at once. 130 pounds?

Accepted Answer

Upto 30 mg: You can take upto 30 mg at night.

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