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What is better for an elderly person to take to stay asleep through the night - liquid melatonin or a tablet?
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Melatonin: Usually liquid form is easier to take in, at lowest dose possible (can be titrated down to less than 1 mg. Doses).
Answered 7/10/2013
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Melatonin: Sublingual (liquid under the tongue) is much better. It is more quickly absorbed and you don't have to worry about breakdown from stomach acids. You can often use lower doses.
Answered 10/29/2018
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