Baton Rouge, LA
A 26-year-old female asked:
I'm taking metoprolol 50mg succ. (in the a.m.) for anxiety related sinus tachycardia. is it safe to take melatonin 3mg to help with sleep issues?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Howard Cohenanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 62 years experience
Usually OK: The most common melatonin side effects include:
•Daytime sleepiness
•Headaches
•Dizziness
Other, less common melatonin side effects might include abdominal discomfort, mild anxiety, irritability, confusion and short-lasting feelings of depression.
In addition, melatonin supplements can interact with various medications, including:
•Blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants)
•Medications that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants)
•Diabetes medications
•Birth control pills
1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 17, 2016
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