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Is there some way i could get or make short-acting melatonin, so that for example, if i woke up in the middle of the night, i could get back to sleep?

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Dr. Indravadan Gatiwala answered

Specializes in Neurology

Melatonin: Melatonin does not work that way. melatonin usually peack at about 12 pm to 1 am. You should take melatonin 3 hours prior to going to sleep.

Answered 9/9/2014

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A member asked:

Is there some way i could get or make short-acting melatonin, so that for example, if i woke up in the middle of the night, i could get back to sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Indravadan Gatiwala answered

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