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Where to find melatonin, and what dose to help sleeping?

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Pharmacy, 5 mg.: Melatonin is an over the counter supplement. Found at drug stores. Pharmacies and grocery stores. Dose is up to 10 milligrams at night.

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Answered 7/24/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melatonin: Over the counter, in any pharmacy & most grocery stores. Average dose is 3-10mg. at bedtime.

Answered 5/30/2015

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