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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Melatonin  Melatonin has 5 Side Effects total
0 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Melatonin |
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Melatonin has been used for short-term treatment of trouble sleeping (insomnia) due to sleep cycle disorders and time changes ("jet lag"). This product may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer time. Melatonin is a substance that your body normally makes. It is thought to help your body's regular daily cycle, hormone production, and sleep patterns.
Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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Melatonin has 0 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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Melatonin has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Melatonin Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Melatonin Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Melatonin |
Melatonin Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Melatonin has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Melatonin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Melatonin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Melatonin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 13 drug(s).
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Melatonin has 4 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Melatonin.
Melatonin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Autoimmune Disease - Disease in which Body has Immune Response Against Itself is a contraindication of Melatonin.
Schizophrenia is a contraindication of Melatonin.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a contraindication of Melatonin.
Relative Contraindications
Depression is a contraindication of Melatonin. |
Melatonin has 8 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Melatonin 1 Mg Tab
Melatonin 1 Mg/4 Ml Oral Drops
Melatonin 3 Mg Tab
Melatonin 300 Mcg Tab
Melatonin 5 Mg Sublingual Tab
Melatonin 5 Mg Tab
Melatonin 5 Mg/15 Ml Oral Liquid
Melatonin Er 3 Mg Tab
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Melatonin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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