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A 32-year-old male asked:

On 25mg atenolol daily and having trouble sleeping. was told i can't take sleep aid (tylenol (acetaminophen) pm, zquil) is melatonin a safe alternative?

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Dr. Miguel Salazaranswered

Cardiac Electrophysiology 19 years experience

Yes: Melatonin is safe. You can also try Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Don't use Tylenol pm as a sleep aid only since it has acetaminophen (in addition to the Benadryl (diphenhydramine)) which you probably not need.

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