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Is melatonin a better alternative to other herbal sleeping tablets for insomnia?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melatonin: Melatonin helps some people fall asleep, enhances the quality of sleep.. Melatonin seems better alternative than Valerian root, Chamomile Tea and Kava For good sleep Exercise in the evening Avoid large meals two hours before bedtime Avoid Caffeine 5hrs before bedtime Don't discuss emotional issues right before bedtime Close that day’s chapter of work and relationships Breathing Relaxation

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melatonin: can be quite effective, is generally safe and is affordable.

Answered 4/9/2019

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

INSOMNIA: INSOMNIA DESERVES A THROUGH EVALUATION. EXAM&LABS. Sleep can be assisted by maintaining a good sleep schedule. A dark room with cool temperature and music therapy. You should also have labs checked for CBC/CMP/Vit d /B12/thyroid. If it persists and there is snoring or difficulty breathing a sleep study may be needed. To evaluate Sleep Apnea &RLS. Melatonin/GABA/Tryptophan are effective.

Answered 5/24/2015

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