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Insomnia, melatonin overdose, is that possible?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Overdose rare: Melatonin is sedating and i would not recommend more than 10 mg to help with insomnia. While melatonin overdosages rarely are dangerous, dosages above 10 mg can become excessively sedating and lead to residual sleepiness the next day.
Answered 3/29/2015
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Insomnia: Melatonin can cause cardiovascular morbidity and rarely mortality.
Answered 6/11/2017
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Yes: Symptoms of Melatonin Overdose may include: drowsiness, dizziness,weakness, confusion, seizures, headaches, liver problems & psychosis.
Answered 10/10/2014
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Melatonin OD: Can affect Cardiovascular system in overdose.
Answered 5/22/2015
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