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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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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.
Answered 2/26/2021
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