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How long does it take for otc melatonin to get out of your system?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See below: Melatonin is out of your body within hours.

Answered 5/6/2018

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melatonin: Depending on the dose, usually by next morning.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/2/2019

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