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What's the highest dose of melatonin that's safe for sleep? is 10mg too much?
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Generally, yes: The typical dose for sleep is 5 mg or less.
Answered 6/21/2014
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Upper limit: 10 mg nightly is the upper limit of normal. In fact, it is possible that a person could be taking too much at that level and it could start to suffer from adverse effects like fatigue, drowsiness, headaches and irritability. Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have more questions. Best of luck.
Answered 6/21/2014
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