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How much melatonin is considered safe.

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Recommendation: It is recommended usually 2 mg of melatonin.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melatonin dose: 3mg., 5mg., & up to 10mg.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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