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If not taken regularly, is a low dose of melatonin safe to take at 24 weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Better be safe: I would not see a problem but better be safe and avoid all additional stuff.

Answered 5/16/2014

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