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A member asked:
Hey is it okay to take 6 mg of melatonin i've never taken it before?
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OK: But usually it is better to start at less than 1mg. Doses over 5mg are seldom used.
Answered 5/16/2017
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Depends: For what are you using melatonin? The doses are different depending on the indication. If you are using it for initiation of sleep, the usual starting dose is 0.5mg, over ten times less than what you list. For more information, see: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/melatonin/dosing/hrb-20059770
Answered 5/18/2017
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