Question 1

what are the side effects of melatonin supplements?

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Drowsiness: Recommended dose is up to 10 mg per night.  Larger doses may produce excessive drowsiness. Other central nervous system depressants may enhance the effects of melatonin.

Question 2

i've been taking zevit capsule as a supplement for inflammatory acne. is it safe or are there any side effects?

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Yes: Yes they are safe.  Best wishes.

Question 3

i have mild/moderate acne, using blue/red light therapy mask for it, its helping, but insomnia has worsened, does the light block my own melatonin?

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Morning only: You shouldn't be doing that therapy at night as it may interfere with your sleep.

Question 4

side effects of melatonin sleeping pill?

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SE's: Possible SE’s from melatonin include: feeling tired the next day, sleep walking, nightmares, vivid dreams, dizziness, confusion, headache, GI upset, v libido, v sperm count, gynecomastia in men &amp; mood changes.

Question 5

about side effects of melatonin for helping with sleep?

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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 residual daytime lethargy or feeling it is difficult to awaken. I havent heard other complaints.

Question 6

considering taking something to help me sleep on way to singapore. what are side effects of melatonin?

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Side effects: Possible se’s from melatonin include: feeling tired the next day, sleep walking, nightmares, vivid dreams, dizziness, confusion, headache, GI upset, v libido, v sperm count, gynecomastia in men & mood changes.

Question 7

side effects of taking l-carnitine and melatonin?

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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 helpful. Melatonin can cause fatigue and is given to help people sleep.

Question 8

is use of isotritinoin for acne has side effects?

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin: This is a useful medicine, but has a long list of potential side effects including back pain, headaches and birth defects if a person becomes pregnant while taking the medication (ok to become pregnant off the medicine).  This medication needs to be closely monitored by a physician with monthly lab tests.  Works great for a lot of patients and can take away severe acne for years!

Question 9

what are some erytop cream for acne side effects?

Accepted Answer

Clindamycin: Don't use this as sole treatment for acne. It's a pretty good choice but should be combined with an agent like topical benzoyl peroxide.

Question 10

what are side effects of laser acne removal?

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Swelling redness: Laser acne removal can be a blue light with special medication which is called photodynamic therapy.  You can have some swelling, redness and peeling of your skin. Other option for acne laser treatment can be ipl, vbeam, and/or smooth beam. With these lasers, you can have less side effects but it requires multiple sessions.

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