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I was consid. sub. melatonin for seroquel (quetiapine) as i have iss. w/ the side effects. weigh about 90 lbs what dose of melat. wld be advisable? for sleep aid?
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First and foremost: do not discontinue Seroquel (quetiapine) without discussing this with your prescribing physician, That said, 3 mg of Melatonin is a reasonable starting dose if you weight 90 lbs.
Answered 5/23/2016
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