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Can i take a 3mg melatonin supplement if i have stage 5 renal failure?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Yes...: I looked the reference book for this question, but did not find any mention about its contra- indication with kidney failure. It is contra indicated for concurrent immunosuppressive treatment and cautious for age.

Answered 2/21/2014

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