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I used to get sleep with a 5mg melatonin supplement, but now i've developed tolerance. how can i reverse this and how long will it take? any additional information appreciated?

Q: i used to get sleep with a 5mg melatonin supplement, but now i've developed tolerance. how can i reverse this and how long will it take? any additional information appreciated?

: Melatonin is a drug (medicine) and all meds taken to treat a condition ought to be taken under supervision of a doc. So pl see your doc and have the dose adjusted. If you have insomnia the cause should also be addressed. Wishing you good ZZZZs

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Melatonin is a drug (medicine) and all meds taken to treat a condition ought to be taken under supervision of a doc. So pl see your doc and have the dose adjusted. If you have insomnia the cause should also be addressed. Wishing you good ZZZZs

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Answered 8/16/2023

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A member asked:

I used to get sleep with a 5mg melatonin supplement, but now i've developed tolerance. how can i reverse this and how long will it take? any additional information appreciated?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Turck agreed

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