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I bought melatonin of 1mg per tablet. bottle says to take 1mg but is 1mg enough to help me fall asleep? i have night insomnia. thank you
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Good starting dose: 1 mg is a good starting dose. You can slowly increase the dose if need be. Melatonin is very safe to use.
Answered 11/12/2014
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