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side effects of a melatonin overdose
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
Toxic state or death: Any drug overdose may result in a toxic state or death.
The drug overdose is the intake of a drug in quantities larger than are recommended. The caus ... Read More
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Overdose: Symptoms of Melatonin Overdose may include: drowsiness, dizziness,weakness, confusion, seizures, headaches, liver problems & psychosis. Naproxen O ... Read More
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Dr. Indravadan Gatiwala answered
42 years experience Neurology
Melatonin and sleep: Pasimelton is different than melatonin.Tasimelteon is an agonist at melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptors. These receptors are thought to be involved in the ... Read More
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Dr. Dan Fisher answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Drowsiness: Recommended dose is up to 10 mg per night. Larger doses may produce excessive drowsiness. Other central nervous system depressants may enhance the ef ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Side effects: Possible se’s from melatonin include: feeling tired the next day, sleep walking, nightmares, vivid dreams, dizziness, confusion, headache, GI upset, v ... Read More
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Dr. Richard Malen answered
51 years experience Psychiatry
Melatonin: Melatonin is not approved by fda but is widely used as an alternative sleep aid. In my practice it is well tolerated. However some people complain of ... Read More
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Melatonin: Yes you can but why do you need to?
If you have trouble falling asleep after a busy day it is time to see a Psychologist to decide whether this might ... Read More
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You can try it: You can try it 2-3 before the target bedtime, the only concern the morning hung over, try 1 mg first.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bernard Seif answered
40 years experience Clinical Psychology
Melatonin: Ck w/your doc first and don't take w/other sleeping meds or if pregnant. Melatonin (a hormone) can be helpful for sleep. Take one hour prior to going ... Read More
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Dr. David Sneid answered
41 years experience Endocrinology
Limited: Carnitine has been proposed as a treatment for many conditions because it acts as an antioxidant -- but it has never been proven scientifically to be ... Read More
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
SE's: Possible SE’s from melatonin include: feeling tired the next day, sleep walking, nightmares, vivid dreams, dizziness, confusion, headache, GI upset, v ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
73 years experience Preventive Medicine
None: Except possible sleepiness next day.
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