A member asked:

I usually take 6mg of melatonin but i bought some melatonin liquid that has 2.5 mg can i take 2doses of it to get some sleep?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: 2 doses will make 5 mg, close enough to your previous dose. Sleep hygiene remains critical otherwise in allowing good quality sleep.

Answered 10/23/2017

598 views

Thank

Same effect: Assuming the labeling is correct, these are roughly equivalent doses and should give you the same effect.

Answered 7/30/2017

598 views

Thank

Dose high: When you exceed 5mg you get only risk of side effects, no benefit. Most effective dose is well below that.

Answered 10/24/2017

597 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more