Question 1

is it safe to take melatonin with seroquel (quetiapine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it should be ok to use them together.

Question 2

i'm being weaned off seroquel (quetiapine) 100mg. i'm taking it every other night and the nights i don't take it i don't sleep. i even tried 5mg melatonin.

Accepted Answer

Sleep problems: Dear woodchuck, please let your prescribing physician know about this. I see you have taken antihistamines - if you use them for sleep there is a significant likelihood of rebound insomnia. Sometimes a higher dose of melatonin can help  but this needs to be discussed with your doctor. In the meantime use excellent sleep hygiene. Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only.

Question 3

is it safe to take melatonin, valerian with my klonopin and seroquel (quetiapine)?

Accepted Answer

Sedatives ...: Possibly safe. Whenever I'm asked about "natural" supplements (unless they're professional grade brands - such as Thorne) keep in mind that they're not usually tested for purity or potency. That said, melatonin can amplify the effects of quetiapine or clonazepam, but to what extent is unknown. Definitely discuss all of your OTC &amp; Rx meds with your doctor - perhaps a dose change might help. G'Luck!

Question 4

i was consid. sub. melatonin for seroquel (quetiapine) as i have iss. w/ the side effects. weigh about 90 lbs what dose of melat. wld be advisable? for sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

First and foremost: do not discontinue Seroquel (quetiapine) without discussing this with your prescribing physician, That said, 3 mg of Melatonin is a reasonable starting dose if you weight 90 lbs.

Question 5

what would happen if i overdosed on melatonin?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: You may get tired; don't drive a car or operate machinery. However, if you are thinking of harming yourself -- don't do it, and phone a crisis line now. Being a teenager is tough & there are folks ready to help. Of people who tried to take their lives & failed, 99% are glad one year later that they failed.

Question 6

is melatonin addictive?

Accepted Answer

No addiction: There is no risk of developing a physiological dependence or addiction to melatonin -- meaning that your brain will not become dependent upon melatonin.  Yet, as with any behavior (ie, the act of taking melatonin every night before bed) can become "addicting" or habitual thus causing a psychological addiction to needing to take melatonin for help you sleep.

Question 7

does melatonin constipate you?

Accepted Answer

No: It does not do that.

Question 8

will  melatonin  cause sweats?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: This is not a common side effect for melatonin.

Question 9

does melatonin work as a valium?

Accepted Answer

No: Valium is an anti anxiety med. Melatonin is a sleep aid.

Question 10

is melatonin safe for epileptics?

Accepted Answer

: Melatonin is perhaps one of the safest approaches to assist sleep.  Unlikely to cause exacerbation of seizures if taken in recommended amounts.  But not always clear whether additives in different brands could be harmful.  Discuss your plans with your neurologist, who can support ongoing safety and efficacy.

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Is it safe to take melatonin with seroquel (quetiapine)?

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I'm being weaned off seroquel (quetiapine) 100mg. i'm taking it every other night and the nights i don't take it i don't sleep. i even tried 5mg melatonin.

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Is it safe to take melatonin, valerian with my klonopin and seroquel (quetiapine)?

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I was consid. sub. melatonin for seroquel (quetiapine) as i have iss. w/ the side effects. weigh about 90 lbs what dose of melat. wld be advisable? for sleep aid?

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What would happen if i overdosed on melatonin?

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Is melatonin addictive?

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