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Considering taking something to help me sleep on way to singapore. what are side effects of melatonin?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effects: Possible se’s from melatonin include: feeling tired the next day, sleep walking, nightmares, vivid dreams, dizziness, confusion, headache, GI upset, v libido, v sperm count, gynecomastia in men & mood changes.

Answered 6/10/2014

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