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What happens if i take 1 mg melatonin, and sleep for 7 hours, will that be okay?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Melatonin: 1mg. is low dose. Average nightly dose 3-5mg. Some can even tolerate 10mg.

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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