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Whenever i take 2.5 mg of melatonin i always wake up after getting around 4-5 hours of sleep then ill have to either fall back asleep or just stay up. when i dont take it i have trouble going to sleep but dont wake up in the night?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Good sleep habits.: Before trying any meds for sleep go to uptodate.com and read about sleep problems and good habits. Then discuss with your Dr it they do not help.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/26/2021

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A member asked:

Whenever i take 2.5 mg of melatonin i always wake up after getting around 4-5 hours of sleep then ill have to either fall back asleep or just stay up. when i dont take it i have trouble going to sleep but dont wake up in the night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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