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Is it safe for someone with a history of partial seizures to take melatonin 3mg. please help.thank you?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Please repost: Please repost your question but please include the answer given to you by the doctor who treats your seizures; or if you haven't asked your doctor, why not.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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