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A 33-year-old female asked:

Have oa pain at night & cervical spondylosis. taking mobic, (meloxicam) 10mg flexeril & melatonin. how close to bedtime should i take melatonin for best results?

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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience

There is no best : Timing but to allow for passing of GI tract, 30 to 45 minutes, .

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Dr. Mark Westonanswered

Orthopedic Spine Surgery 33 years experience

Try sublingual: If meletonin pills arent working try sublingual tab available at vitamen stores otc gets to work faster.

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A 60-year-old female asked:

Lower back pain, spasms, hurt bending coming back up about a week ago. No better; which med Mobic, (meloxicam) Flexeril or Tyl/codeine? Take 0.5 Ativan 1 a day.

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Is it possible for me to take melatonin with meloxicam?

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Have been off mobic (meloxicam) & melatonin b/c of upcoming surgery. Does one of these suppress REM sleep? I'm now dreaming alot & having more restorative sleep.

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