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Insomnia for days and it's really irritating me. would it be safe for me, a 16 year old, to take melatonin or valerian root?
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Need more info: What's keeping you up? What else is going on in your life? Are you taking other meds? Similar history of similar problems in the past?
Answered 5/7/2016
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Safer to see Dr.: It would be much safer for you to see your physician, so that the reasons for your sleep disturbance can be determined and personalized help can be provided. Otherwise, you're just suppressing something that may need more care. Is it possible you're using stimulating substances -- either prescribed or otherwise?
Answered 5/29/2016
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