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Started using melatonin & i'm waking up btw 5-6 really tired., but hard to fall back asleep. should i get up? normally i woke btw 7-8 super tired.

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Sleep: An hour before bed time shut off all electrical appliances including the tv. Listen to soft music, take a warm bath and relax. Try to get to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time every morning.

Answered 5/9/2013

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A member asked:

Started using melatonin & i'm waking up btw 5-6 really tired., but hard to fall back asleep. should i get up? normally i woke btw 7-8 super tired.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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