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When i take sleeping med such as melatonin, i forget if i slept or not and wake up confused. why does this disorientation happen?
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Likely dose related: Melatonin is a safe, effective, natural sleep aid. It is available over the counter in varying doses, and should be used at the lowest effective dose. Start at .5mg of melatonin taken 30 minutes before bedtime. This can be increased gradually by .5mg each night until you find your effective dose. Too high of a dose can cause vivid dreams or slight disorientation.
Answered 10/4/2015
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