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Would melatonin be a better substitute to consider for sleep instead of clonazepam .5mg?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

My opinion -: yes. Would recommend sublingual or slow release melatonin as it can be broken down in the stomach.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/9/2014

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