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I drank 300mg of coffee at 5-6 pm. now it's 1am and i can't sleep so i was wondering if i can take a melatonin pill of 6mg right now.
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Possible: I see no harm in trying this. Remember this and the next time you drink coffee keep it to the AM if your intentions are trying to get some sleep.
Answered 6/5/2017
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Melatonin ok: It's ok to take it, but it tends to work best earlier in the evening. There are a number of things to address "sleep hygiene" with respect to getting a good night sleep; one of them is to avoid caffeinated beverages later on, as well as avoiding late night exercise and computer/electronic devices. Please see your local health care provider who can provide more information about these things.
Answered 11/28/2017
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