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A 19-year-old male asked:

Is a melatonin supplement safe to take with .5mg of klonopin (clonazepam) to aid sleep?

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Dr. Erik Messamoreanswered

Psychiatry 26 years experience

Safe: There are no concerning interactions between melatonin and clonazepam. Many people find melatonin to be very effective for sleep.

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