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Hi is being 2 days i sleep few hours which results in me feeling tired during the day. what can i take that will give me enough sleep so that i can be active at work during the day.

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Magnesium/melatonin: I would start with magnesium 4-500mg, and if this is not helpful, then try melatonin-1-10mg.

Answered 7/8/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep help: Consider sublingual melatonin at 1 to 3 mg about an hour before bed.

Answered 7/9/2020

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A member asked:

Hi is being 2 days i sleep few hours which results in me feeling tired during the day. what can i take that will give me enough sleep so that i can be active at work during the day.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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