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A member asked:

Didn't really like some sidefx i got with taking trazadone with my celexa (citalopram) and valium. is it ok to take melatonin for sleep aid? any other suggestions?

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Sleep: Before you take an additional sleep medicine please discuss this with your doctor. Via the phone should be OK.

Answered 12/19/2014

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