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Is it ok for a kidney transplant patient to take melatonin as a sleeping aid?

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Dr. Irfan Lalani answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: Yes, it is safe.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/20/2020

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