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Is it safe to take melatonin for jet lag and also do develop a sleep routine for a few days till sleep cycle stable. am on 40 my prozac (fluoxetine) as well.
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YES: Melatonin is safe to use as a sleep aid. It will not interact with prozac (fluoxetine).
Answered 9/1/2014
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Yes.: Taking melatonin may help with your jet lag but if you travel internationally, it may take a few days to get back on your routine sleep cycle. Taking Prozac (fluoxetine) shouldn't have an effect.
Answered 9/1/2014
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