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Can you give a nine year old who is taking tegretol for epileptic seizures melatonin to sleep?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Melatonin is safe for this child to sleep.

Answered 9/4/2020

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Yes: But there is an increased risk for sedation.

Answered 8/30/2013

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Yes: It's done frequently. Patients feel very comfortable choosing melatonin because i is very safe. Also a good nights sleep is very important since sleep deprivation can trigger seizures in patients with epilepsy.

Answered 9/4/2013

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