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A member asked:

I take melatonin to help me sleep now i have a cold can i take dayquil and melatonin at the same time?

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Yes: These will not cross react and the effect of each ill occur independently. Not a problem.

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melatonin/Dayquil: Yes, should be ok.

Answered 4/12/2021

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