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Is It Safe To Take Two Tablets Of 10mg Melatonin For Sleeplessness?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Question: I take 10mg of melatonin every night since I have a hard time falling asleep. sometimes it doesn't work. Is it safe to take 2 tablets of the 10mg? thanks
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
use 20mg with caution.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM.

You can take 20mg of melatonin.

But I would like to tell you that it can sometimes cause flu like symptoms (bodyache, dizziness, malaise, tachycardia) and irritability at this dose.

Please take care of these symptoms.

Cut back your dose and Consult your doctor if you develop such symptoms.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Is It Safe To Take Two Tablets Of 10mg Melatonin For Sleeplessness?

Brief Answer: use 20mg with caution. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. You can take 20mg of melatonin. But I would like to tell you that it can sometimes cause flu like symptoms (bodyache, dizziness, malaise, tachycardia) and irritability at this dose. Please take care of these symptoms. Cut back your dose and Consult your doctor if you develop such symptoms. Hope this helps. Thanks.